Sinker Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 (edited) Well, my plan today was to hit a lake I've been to once before, a long, long time ago, for splake. We headed out, got in the area, but for the life of me, I couldn't find the lake We got out at one point, strapped on the snow shoes and walked a good KM before I said screw this, we're not in the right spot, and left again. Then we geared into plan B. By this time, its 11am. I knew a little brookie lake in the area so off we go. We made the 2km hike in, in snow up to our crotch... ...it was a workout to say the least......thank god for snowshoes, or we never would have made it. Got to the lake at the crack of 1:30pm. Not a track....... We hiked across to my lucky little hole......... And got set up. It didn't take long and Rich had a fish on......sweet!! I was watching him fight this fish, when I heard something behind me......I turned around and my rod was headed for the hole.......I made the save and we started the day with a nice double!! Here's mine......about 12" or so.... Rich ended up getting one more as soon as he got his line back down........man, this is looking good! 3 fish on the ice in less than 10 minutes!!! After that little flurry of action, things went quiet. We decided we were well overdue for our lunch, so got set up on shore with a small fire, and a lunch. We were planning on frying up a few fish, but by this time, we were already waaaaay behind schedule, so we opted for a hot cup of tea, and cold sandwiches.......the fire was nice though. Heres a shot of our little set up........there was about 2ft of snow on the lake, and 6" of slush under that......what a mess. We sat in the sun, by the fire, taking turns checking lines. Every once in a while, there would be a minnow missing, and it seemed like everytime you'd replace it, you'd get a fish or two. It also seemed like they came around when Rich was checking the lines.... I only got the one fish right at the start.......Rich got his limit. We split them up at the end of the day, so it was no bother to me anyways. Heres the final tally for the day. I know whats for dinner tomorrow night!!! All the fish were stuffed with inverts and tiny little dace minnows. I'm surprised we got any at all.....they were full to the brim......greedy little buggers!!! It was a great day. I have been waiting for the right day to do this tour all season. Other than the crotch deep snow, I think the day was perfect. It was a little brisk first thing in the morning, but once that sun was up, it was mint!! Now I'm just beat.......it was quite the workout, and I realized just how out of shape I'm getting......LOL. I think next week, I might target some pike. Sinker Edited February 5, 2009 by Sinker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tibbs Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Great Report! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crappieperchhunter Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Looks like an awesome day! And a feed of specks to boot Good on yah and thx for sharin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramble Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Ohhhh yeah. I was waiting for that. Nice job man. I love back lake trout reports. Thanks for putting it up right away. -Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Great report and pics Sinker Real nice looking squaretails.... congratulations to both of you Crotch deep snow.... that's some workout for sure.... bet you can feel the pain now Again good job and thanks for sharing Leechman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snag Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Great shots. Thanks for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Great stuff fella.... too much work for this old lad though.. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleyemaster Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 nice fish...well worth the treck in the deep snow...what bait did you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted February 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Great stuff fella.... too much work for this old lad though.. LOL I'm feeling it Wayne......don't worry!!! nice fish...well worth the treck in the deep snow...what bait did you use? Just a hook and sinker with a small dace minnow on a willow gad did the trick. Nothing fancy today......we packed light. Sinker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Sink, your reports are always worth a stop. Thanks for another one. Good fishing dood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffBornFishin Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Nice pics and fish Pretty colours Well worth the effort. Thanks for the report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted February 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Sink, your reports are always worth a stop. Thanks for another one. Good fishing dood. Right back at ya dood Sinker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 It doesn't get much better than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douG Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 I liked the shot of the pristine lake almost as much as the group shot of dinner. That work paid off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 My mouth is watering! Awesome report Sinker. Good for you and your enthusiasm for fishing. Glad you are on our team! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camillj Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Nice report and pretty specks ! Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimace Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 You guys sure earned them. Beautiful fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 looks like a great day. specks that size are the tastiest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StylinCatch Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Great report ! Untouched lakes are prime! Good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapshooter Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Solid effort Sinker!! Beautiful fish there... your hard work paid off. Great pics, great report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Well done, it is making me look forward to Fishin for Tyler! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 I've made similar ventures through the white stuff for fewer brookies but it was always worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b2kptbo Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 The trecking through the snow paid off, thanks for the report and pic's... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitespinnerbait Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Very Nice .......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denisk Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 No tracks Beauty Specs YEah that's awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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