[Busse Jim]

Took the boat out on the DPR this afternoon, 70, mostly sunny, flow 228 cfs 2-1/2' vis. Launched at 3:15, with a few goals in mind. Catch some pike, hopefully a 30", see if the trees were starting to change, and dig out what I thought was a mailbox I spotted from the top of the bridge back on Aug 16th while checking out the new low river levels down 2-3/4 feet on the gage.

I quickly picked up 3 pike in the first hour. A 23" 2.2lber, a 24-1/2" 2.4 lber and a 18 -1/2" 1.2lber, all on the chatterbait.

Then stopped to get the mailbox and see if any mail was in it , but it wasn't a mailbox, it was a 7"x7"x 5" SAFE. It was about six inches under the water, couldn't get a grip on it in the current so just rolled it into the net and lifted into the boat. Whats in it? Gold, Silver, Jewelry or more mud, I'll find that out when I figure out how to crack it open!

With my possible treasure securely in the boat I headed north for more pike but found nothing for almost 2 hours except countless chatter snags on wood I had to boat into the mess to retrieve, ruining each spot. I don't know what was going on , must have happened a dozen times. Then a little luck when I picked up another bad assed 10" .7lb Rocky with a chatter stash. Then ending the night with another 23" 2.2lb pike, the best fight of the day, as it had 3' of water to dive down into, That one managed to slice up my finger as you can see from the blood.

Not a bad day out, 3-1/2 hours , 4 pike ,no misses, a rocky and a mystery safe. And the fall colors are j u s t beginning

 

[Busse Jim]

Heres the others

 

[rigmewacky]

Cool report and pictures Jim. I'm intrigued to know whats in the safe. Be sure to let us know once you get it open.

 

[achotrod]

Cool. We're dying to know whats in there

 

[Busse Jim]

Tried smashing it on some rocks at the launch, Its solid!
Hammer and chisel or maybe drill the key hole, any ideas? short of explosives :lol:

 

[RonG]

Thermite

 

[WetWader]

Key Lock or Combo Dial on safe? If it's A key lock you should be able to drill the center lock out and pop it open after removing the camber. If it's a combo dial you will need a saws all and have to cut all three tumblers in the gap between the door and frame. If you have trouble getting open let me know and I can have one of my contractors cut it open with a torch.

 

[Brandon]

Thermite!!! Lol

I don't know if you should go through with it. That could be some nasty karma. Human head or something. :lol: :lol:

 

[urbanangler]

nice pike and even better river mystery about to be uncovered... staying tuned.

 

[joetrain]

Loved your report. Cool find , can't wait to hear what's in it. ~JOE~

 

[Aux Pleins]

Ahhh the old DPR safe.. I've come across 3 safes on the river, they were all tossed from bridges and all were to heavy to bring out. Good luck on the safe cracking.

 

[stinkb8]

Throw it out a window 2 story's up until you hit one of the corners flush. I saw it on pawn stars

 

[Skifish1]

If its dark with red label its mine. Accidentally dropped it I use to carry my lucky crafts in safe.

 

[jmdog2003]

Ooo i love a good mystery. ..and fishing report

 

[FISHdank]

Nice report jim, pretty pike my friend, and what a beautiful safe, thing musta been about 40 50 lbs. Haha fantastic catch!!

 

[deefisherguy]

Your gunna be holding weapons to an old murder case! Lol nice catch and interesting find!

 

[nbBasshunter]

solid outing. hope you strike it rich!

 

[Handler]

Can't imagine that safe's not full of cash, jewelry and phony passports. Nice find!

 

[JasonN]

Dude those are some nice fish! And the safe thing is very cool too.

 

[RonG]

Kruggerands and Susan B. Anthony's await you. The paper 100s are long rotted. That's ok, they were permeated with cocaine anyhow.

You'll probably have to hire the Woz (very expensive) to sort through the tax implications of this windfall. The good news is all your fishing gear will now be a tax write off.