Slayingm Posted January 2, 2009 Report Posted January 2, 2009 With the cold temps area's of Lake Simcoe have firmed up enough that I was able to get out to some of my favourite Perch grounds off the E. side of the lake. Normark had just sent me some new samples of their new Trigger-X Pheromone scented plastic baits to try out so I was anxious to see how these new maggots and worms worked. I rigged up 2 different combinations to try. One was using the smallest size Blue Fox Lil'Foxee minnow in the custom colour that I designed for them....Chartreuse/White body, orange chin and a white/red tail. I then impaled one of the Trigger-X maggots onto the hook and dropped it down and started bouncing it off the bottom with frequent pauses. It wasn't long and 'Bang' the first of many big Jumbo's just slammed the new offering. Here is a shot of the 1st 2 fish I nailed.... I also had one of the Trigger-X mini worms hooked onto the treble of one of my favourite Perch spoons. Although it caught some really nice fish on that it was the Lil'Foxee jigging minnow with the Trigger-X maggot combination (both in Chartreuse and Red) that caught better numbers and especially size. The biggest fish taken was a 14" monster with lots of others in the 11 to 13" range. Here is a close-up pic of the new scented baits and the jigging minnow that I used. I caught these fish working the inside turn of a flat in 25'. When I checked out the stomach contents of the 1st one I cleaned its no wonder the big fish were here...... check out this close-up pic I took.... all their guts will loaded with these . Happy New Year everyone and see you on the ice.... Greg.
e-z-out Posted January 2, 2009 Report Posted January 2, 2009 I know what to pick up tomorrow thanks for the info
limeyangler Posted January 2, 2009 Report Posted January 2, 2009 Thats really cool, thats exactly the little beasties that the walleye here have been coughing up. I think thats why they have been attacking the split shot on my line and not the minnow. Might have to get me some of those maggots as a backup/go to bait. Thanks for sharing.
waterwolf Posted January 2, 2009 Report Posted January 2, 2009 (edited) got a couple foxxies from santa ,but those trigger-X add a little extra to the presentation.will be picking some up . thanks. nice healthy ,beautifully colored perch there. great update on the ice cond's and the new tackle . well done ,keep it comin' . Edited January 2, 2009 by waterwolf
Fang Posted January 2, 2009 Report Posted January 2, 2009 I've got the same lil buggers all over my cleaning block in the garage. Best micro head color today was black and purple. Only a couple hits all day on the flourescent colours. The few weeds we pulled up today off Gilford had these guys on em as well Good job
Beats Posted January 2, 2009 Report Posted January 2, 2009 Nice report. Those are some really bright perch there.
Leecher Posted January 2, 2009 Report Posted January 2, 2009 That's what it's all about right there WTG Greg Nothing better than to try a new sample and get results Good job and thanks for sharing Leechman
wuchikubo Posted January 2, 2009 Report Posted January 2, 2009 Good report as always Greg. I don't recognize those creatures from the stomach pic. What are those and how big were they?
Spiel Posted January 2, 2009 Report Posted January 2, 2009 Good report as always Greg. I don't recognize those creatures from the stomach pic. What are those and how big were they? ....Looks to me like mayfly nymphs.
misfish Posted January 2, 2009 Report Posted January 2, 2009 I was thinking fresh water shrimp,but they look more like what you said Chris. Thanks for the report Greg.
wuchikubo Posted January 2, 2009 Report Posted January 2, 2009 (edited) ....Looks to me like mayfly nymphs. Thanks, I looked them up on the net and I believe you're correct. Looks like I'll be tying up some mayfly nymphs and scud flys to kill some time before venturing out onto Lady Simcoe. Thank you Brian as well. Stan Edited January 2, 2009 by HearingFish
Slayingm Posted January 2, 2009 Author Report Posted January 2, 2009 ....Looks to me like mayfly nymphs. Hi Stan, Spiel is right.... those are all mayfly nymphs and are in the .5 to 1" size range.... Greg.
fishindevil Posted January 2, 2009 Report Posted January 2, 2009 WOW...Great report as usual greg !!!. ...they are some very tasty fat simcoe perch,and those new maggots looks very nice,are they in stores now ????...thanks for sharing the new rapala product,they always keep comming out with awesome stuff....cheers shawn
Slayingm Posted January 4, 2009 Author Report Posted January 4, 2009 WOW...Great report as usual greg !!!. ...they are some very tasty fat simcoe perch,and those new maggots looks very nice,are they in stores now ????...thanks for sharing the new rapala product,they always keep comming out with awesome stuff....cheers shawn Hi Shawn, No they are not in the stores yet but believe they will be soon..... BPS and Le Baron's for sure will carry them as soon as they are available. ....Greg.
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