Rich Clemens Posted January 22, 2007 Report Posted January 22, 2007 I did it ... just confirmed with Leslie for my first trip to the Lakair GTG in June. Planning on arriving Tuesday late afternoon 19th and leaving Sunday morning 24th. Finally get to meet some of the members from here. Looking forward to a great time. (At least Lew and Wayne said it would be). Couple things At this point, I'll have a sleeping bag in the back of truck - should work out fine. I'll be looking for a boat partner and would be more than happy to share expenses with anyone else in the same situation. Also, I hear a lot of you fish for eyes .,.. which I have never done before. Not wanting to be the lone man out, I'm looking for suggestions on what kind of tackle I would need. Already set up for pike and musky. Oh boy .... now, exactly how much longer do I have to wait Thanks in advance. Rich
Greencoachdog Posted January 22, 2007 Report Posted January 22, 2007 (edited) That's great Rich! Last year was my first time and I thoroughly enjoyed it... and I'll be back again this year! Edited January 22, 2007 by Greencoachdog
ccmtcanada Posted January 22, 2007 Report Posted January 22, 2007 It'll be our first year this year too! (me and blyght that is). Looking forward to meeting many OFNers that weekend. We are in the same position as you...we are boatless...but it's easier to find someone with one spare spot than two. We'll be just as happy to fish off the docks. We'll be there Friday afternoon and leaving Sunday afternoon. We'd love to stay a longer period of time, but we can only arrange babysitting for those days. We'll take em though!!! As far as Walleye are concerned, we have good luck using assorted crank baits...wallydivers, shad raps and jigs. Mind you...that's shore fishing...I have no idea what you'd use trolling at deeper depths. We use 8 to 10 lb mono line and never had a break bringing one in. We've landed many this fall between 8 and 15 pounds and had great luck using the equipment mentioned above. See you in Lakair! Cliff
Gerritt Posted January 22, 2007 Report Posted January 22, 2007 ccmt, I will be up on Nipissing the week of the G2G... when you coming up? I wont be staying at Lakair I will be just down the road (Family Vacation thing) But I would be more then Happy to have the two of you in my boat and spend a bunch of hours fishing... Rich same goes for you I fish an area just up from Lakair... and would be more then happy to save a seat for yah. I will be there from June 16th to the 23 and I will be visiting Lakair to see the boys & girls... The boat aint pretty but will get us from A to B Gerritt.
Daplumma Posted January 22, 2007 Report Posted January 22, 2007 Another one from the southern contingent of OFC!!Lookin forward to meeting you.Just look for Art and GCD and chances are I'll be somewhere around.Glad to hear you are gonna make it up this year Gerrit,I may wanna take a ride in your boat also. Joe
lew Posted January 22, 2007 Report Posted January 22, 2007 (edited) That's definetely good news Rich, and it'll be good to finally meet you after all this time. There'll be a bunch of the regular pickeral experts up there and they be able to steer you in the right direction and let you know what the hot baits are. I'll be arriving on the morning of the 19th myself......see ya then. Edited January 22, 2007 by lew
Gerritt Posted January 22, 2007 Report Posted January 22, 2007 Joe no problem! not even a question about it... hell I'll be spending quite a bit of time there with the boys she's 16' Spiels old boat. I should'nt have said that....now were all gonna get skunked because we all know Spiel cant catch fish ) Gerritt.
irishfield Posted January 22, 2007 Report Posted January 22, 2007 Hey Gerritt...that old boat's had at least one 29" pickeral in it ! Glad I could help twist your wife's arm for ya Rich. I'll be there on the 18th and I'm sure we can get out together. Leah fishes...but she's not going to spend the whole day on the water. Wayne
ccmtcanada Posted January 23, 2007 Report Posted January 23, 2007 ccmt, I will be up on Nipissing the week of the G2G... when you coming up? I wont be staying at Lakair I will be just down the road (Family Vacation thing) But I would be more then Happy to have the two of you in my boat and spend a bunch of hours fishing... Hey Gerritt Thanks for the offer! We may just take you up on that too! We are arriving on evening of Friday June 22nd and will be there until Sunday afternoon. Looking forward to meeting you and all the others...cant wait actually! Cliff
Nanook Posted January 23, 2007 Report Posted January 23, 2007 I just booked in at Lakair for the 21,22,23rd. Waiting for confirmation. My first time and will be seeing all for the first time.Cant bring the boat,but at my age it will be just R & R anyway LOL
Whopper Posted January 23, 2007 Report Posted January 23, 2007 Rich you will have a great time, it's truely a great experience. Got to warn ya though it's all downhill from there , just stay away from the bottle of clear stuff from the land of cotton Whopper
Rich Clemens Posted January 23, 2007 Author Report Posted January 23, 2007 Yup - looking forward to it. Anyway .... any additional thoughts on tackle for Walleye ?
lew Posted January 23, 2007 Report Posted January 23, 2007 Anyway .... any additional thoughts on tackle for Walleye ? Rich, check with TJ, BigFish, Spiel or Muskiestudd for the baits. ....those boyz are walleye wizards up there.
motv8tr Posted January 23, 2007 Report Posted January 23, 2007 I got my first one on a Jerkbait I think, decent one too....at night most people seem to prefer worm harnesses... Maureen
Gerritt Posted January 23, 2007 Report Posted January 23, 2007 (edited) #10 Black and Silver Suspending HJ and small ShapRaps, Taildancers as well, and ofcourse the usual suspects various jigs head in different weights the last couple years we were useing 3" Christmas Tree Berkley Power baits tipped with a bit of crawler.. and we did extremely well.... if you cant find Christmas Tree plastics, Watermelon would be a decent substitute. Gerritt. Edited January 23, 2007 by Gerritt
Rich Clemens Posted January 23, 2007 Author Report Posted January 23, 2007 Maureen: Will have to check out the worm harnesses. I've heard of them, but never seen one. Garrett: Thanks a bunch.
Bernie Posted January 23, 2007 Report Posted January 23, 2007 Rich remind me in a week or so and i will send you some pictures of what I use on Nipissing. Hopefully get out to the cottage soon. All my gear is out there so I cant take any pics for you until then.
bigfish1965 Posted January 23, 2007 Report Posted January 23, 2007 Crankbaits and leeches are the best baits. Leeches are pricey, but you can't drive all the way here and not catch a few for dinner!
Bernie Posted January 23, 2007 Report Posted January 23, 2007 (edited) O jeez...now I gotta go to Lakair... Nothing beats a jig and a worm for walleye on Nipissing Sir Rick. I throw down my gauntlet sir!!! A challenge if you wish to accept! Edited January 23, 2007 by Nipissing
bigfish1965 Posted January 23, 2007 Report Posted January 23, 2007 Absolutely! We always manage to hit the Mayfly hatch. Leeches seem to be the only 'sure bet' during the hatch. If we hit the hatch a small black hair jig tipped with a piece of worm is a second choice.
Bernie Posted January 23, 2007 Report Posted January 23, 2007 Ok Rick.. Sounds like fun..Going to have to be there now. Looking forward to it. Will likely have room in my boat for 2 more fisherpeople that day. Welcome to come with me if you wish...Bernie
Hellfish6 Posted January 23, 2007 Report Posted January 23, 2007 Hey Rich- U only have to worry about worm harnesses if u r trolling. If ur casting either a spinning or casting set up will do doesnt matter mono or braid ur preference. For baits where i fish for eyes i use jig heads different colours with a worm simple but productive. U can use cranks, some jerk baits, divers what ever will get to a decent depth really, another fun way is finessing with soft plastic minnows 2 1/2 inches to about 4 inches and jigging them vertically. Also if the eyes are deeper can always go with a drop shooting technique with finesse minnows as well. All these work where i fish for them, never been to lakair though. Im sure some pro will chime in and get specifics for ya.
GbayGiant Posted January 23, 2007 Report Posted January 23, 2007 Worm harnesses and jigs is all you will ever need for walleye on any water in the world tiped with worm,minnow,or leech all work. Chartruse is usually a favorite color, and plain silver blades on the spinners are hard to beat.
Rich Clemens Posted January 24, 2007 Author Report Posted January 24, 2007 Appreciate all the feedback for Walleye's. Many Thanks. Dang ... Another tackle box to haul up there. The wife's gonna crap.
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