JustinHoffman Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Hello All, With a few photo assignments looming, I decided to head out to an Ottawa-area lake with Dad in hopes of completing a few of them. Arrived at the ramp to discover the water was down a good two feet. No issues with the launch, yet the wind and chop that was present in the small river told me the lake was going to be rough. I was right. White caps and a pretty strong south-west wind. Some of my better spots looked to be unfishable today. Cruised down the lake and began working small coves. Searching out rock and wood was on the agenda, and most of the water targeted was less than 8 feet deep. Brown-coloured BPS flipping jigs, in both 5/16th and 3/4oz sizes were tossed, with YUM trailer chunks. Worked two of my favourite coves on the western side of the lake - these spots are usually good for a fish or two. Lots of wood, sand and rock - a perfect magnet for fall largies. Fifteen minutes in and my line starts swimming five feet to the side. A swift hookset, a short battle, and the fish is gone. Not sure how she became unpegged, but she was a decent fish for sure. Not long after that, a nice fish over 3 is swung into the boat. Judging from the conditions and the mood of the fish, I figured we were in for a tough day. Dropped my Dad off on shore for a bit to get some distance shots. As luck would have it, I set the hooks into a good largie right after he set up, and he was lucky to catch the fight on film. I only managed 7 bites for the day (7 hours), and landed five of those fish. For certain a tough day of fishing, but on the brightside, all were of a decent size. The five sported fat bellies, so they were definitely on the feed. While working some shallow water, I came across this baby snapping turtle swimming just under the surface. Luckily, it was too young to bite! The second last fish of the day turned out to be the big girl of the outing. She weighed in at 4lbs 4oz, and was caught off of rock/wood in six feet of water. The two big fish of the day.. Sadly, my Dad only had one bite all day, and he missed it. But, nothing beats a day spent with Dad out on the boat...regardless of the fish that are caught.. Good Fishing, Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steverowbotham Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 nice fish dude, that one is a cow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinHoffman Posted October 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Hey Steve, She's a good start to the fall season...plenty of time left to upgrade her, though! Good Fishing, Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatherof3 Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 nice fish,congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 A beauty report Justin! WTG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Bass Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Nice Largie, but I think thats a painted Turtle though I could be mistaken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Are you my mama LOL Nice sow there Justin. TFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinHoffman Posted October 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Not sure, Johnny...it had the pointed beak, long neck and claws that are typical of a snapper...I'm not turtle expert though - I prefer to stick to fish! Good Fishing, Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Pike Posted October 7, 2007 Report Share Posted October 7, 2007 I should have 'tough' days like that! Nice informative report, as usual, Justin and terrific pics. And some of your expertise is bound to rub off on your Dad sooner or later! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted October 7, 2007 Report Share Posted October 7, 2007 Of course your Dad only had one bite...he was toooo busy taking pictures of your Mug !! lol Nice report Justin ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyk Posted October 7, 2007 Report Share Posted October 7, 2007 very nice largies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted October 7, 2007 Report Share Posted October 7, 2007 Great pictures and report Justin, nice fish! Ya the turtle is a fresh Painted turtle, hatched this year. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Painted_Turtle little snappers look just like big ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunkerbasshunter Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 those are some nice bass! cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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