The colder the temperatures, the poorer the fishing becomes, according to most bait shop owners this week. Scott Gartner, at Bob’s Bait and Tackle on French Island, said he caught 20 panfish on Tuesday, but kept only two. Bob Veglahn, at Tri-State Bait and Tackle in La Crescent, Minn. Tony Christnovich, at Schafer’s Boats and Bait on Brice Prairie, said fishing success hasn’t been as good this week as it was last week. Scott Strozinsky, at Three Rivers Outfitters in La Crosse, said the average size of panfish has been on the smaller side with a bigger fish once in awhile. We will not post reader comments containing racial, religious or personal attacks, slander, profanity, e-mail addresses, mailing addresses, phone numbers or Web site addresses that are for personal or promotional gain. read more