Terry Posted February 10, 2009 Report Posted February 10, 2009 I am going there again and if I don't catch a fish I am going to be someones "female dog", so I have been told I have never fished for walleye up north in the winter, I don't need your spot, but what type of areas do you fish shallow / deep , humps / shorelines, any time of day or just low light conditions on a lake up that way what do you look for where do you start just general info would do but the way I have been fishing, waypoints and detailed maps may not be enough to get me a fish up there.... .....I guess, what do you use would be helpful too....
Jds63 Posted February 10, 2009 Report Posted February 10, 2009 the 5 yrs of ice fishing Temagami we were rewarded last year with our first taste of pickeral, since we usually target lakers .. perhaps we never were out at the right time for pickeral, last year we caught our pickeral in about 25ft of water just off one of the islands , using a jig and minnow, i think the tme was critical as it was just before dark , the weather was crappy as well as it was pouring rain , i think we would have stayed longer but we were soaked ... the next day it was -10 again
trapshooter Posted February 10, 2009 Report Posted February 10, 2009 Hey Terry, We're catching all our walleye in 20-40 FOW at this time of the winter. I recall a temagami report from earlier this season where the OP said they got their walleye from 40'. Not long from now, however, the walleye will start to relate to shallower structure as they migrate towards spawning areas. I'd look for main points that extend into a basin (say 50' or deeper) and work the point in all depths looking for fish. Same goes if you can find a reef with deep water close by. Buckshot rattle spoons tipped with a minnow are a great search bait for walleye through the ice. Quick to get down to bottom, easy to fish and best of all, walleye love em. I'm far from a temagami expert though - I've only ever fished bass up there in the summer. Good luck.
John the Fisherman Posted February 10, 2009 Report Posted February 10, 2009 Hey Terry. Temagami itself is particular to first and last light for walleye. Not many during the mid day, but it does happen on occasion.. I am currently fishing (and always have) between 35-60 FOW. Look for these kinds of shoals and structure that provide a sharp change in depth. They are hitting both jigs (I use nothing but silver and blue Williams for everything) and still lines (pickeral rig with good hooks, not those cheap ones) They are not pre spawn aggressive yet, but they are taking it hard and soft. Soon they will bulk up for spawn and nail a bait hard(as far as walleye are concerned). Other lakes such as Cassells, Net, Rabbit are a bit different as far as time of day. These lakes can provide a bit more walleye action during mid day, but theres nicer walleye in Temagami. The trout are bitting good right now. Better than the walleye, but at least it can keep you on your toes prior to the feeding frenzy's that can occur. Also, the bite may only go for 3/4 to 1 hour. Thats when I pack up and go home to clean em. JTF
Terry Posted February 10, 2009 Author Report Posted February 10, 2009 thanks guys all great info there I don't think I want to go as deep as 60ft, I would prefer to release them
irishfield Posted February 10, 2009 Report Posted February 10, 2009 Hey... what's with this cheating crap.. lol
moose Posted February 10, 2009 Report Posted February 10, 2009 call rick lockahart of wishing you were fishing or john harding they will help you with catching pickerel and where . where are you stayingin temagami
Terry Posted February 10, 2009 Author Report Posted February 10, 2009 we are staying at a friends cottage, but all he can catch is monster lake trout he thinks pickeral are bait for muskie, I need a little help so they quit treating me like the red headed step child ..LOL
moose Posted February 10, 2009 Report Posted February 10, 2009 do u know where on the lake you are staying , maybe slip you a few spots to fish for pickerel
TroutnMuskieHunter Posted February 10, 2009 Report Posted February 10, 2009 we are staying at a friends cottage, but all he can catch is monster lake trouthe thinks pickeral are bait for muskie, I need a little help so they quit treating me like the red headed step child ..LOL Hey Terry...you actually call him a friend??
walleyemaster Posted February 10, 2009 Report Posted February 10, 2009 (edited) take my wife ...but not my fishing hole... and remember a clean hole is a happy hole Edited February 10, 2009 by walleyemaster
Terry Posted February 10, 2009 Author Report Posted February 10, 2009 (edited) TroutnMuskieHunter, great a mouth full of my drink just came out my nose when I read that LOL malcolm, it's on the northeast arm not too far from temagami highway 11 Edited February 10, 2009 by Terry
Joey Posted February 10, 2009 Report Posted February 10, 2009 Apparently they're in about 90 FOW, hanging out with the ling Just reel in nice and slow Terry, nice and slow. Joey
irishfield Posted February 11, 2009 Report Posted February 11, 2009 I was gonna say... maybe Joey can give you some pointers Bud ! First time to the lake and all.... and going multi species last week! lol Malcom... close to town,,,, but we'll be travelling the whole NEArm by sled.. maybe even up the North Arm to some speck lakes etc.
fishhunter Posted February 11, 2009 Report Posted February 11, 2009 Now now Terry, what are we going to do with you?????? Well now that your looking for outside help i think if you dont catch a fish this trip we will have to do a big post on you lol. I have never had a friend i enjoyed ribbing as mush as you lol Its all in fun and your a great sport about it all. I do hope you cath a fish this trip lol If i was a betting man i think its safe to say you will be the water boy and dish boy every night. Deal is lowest score hauls water and cleans dishes. I have a new pair of rubber gloves for you and a nice pink dish cloth for you. Oh ya and lots of room for pics on my cam so we can show the boys how good a job you do lol lol
Terry Posted February 11, 2009 Author Report Posted February 11, 2009 ok this could be trouble, anyone live up there I would like to buy some fish maybe you could deliver them to my hut , don't clean them extra money if they are still kicking LOL
Terry Posted February 11, 2009 Author Report Posted February 11, 2009 is that what I hit him with...LOL
fishhunter Posted February 11, 2009 Report Posted February 11, 2009 Just wait now Terry. I got a hole outfit picked out for you when your doing the dishes and hauling water lol This is going to be one fun week of fishing!!!!!!
irishfield Posted February 11, 2009 Report Posted February 11, 2009 Sharp Rock!!! 40 miles each way get's tiring for us old guys! Don't give him any ideas... Dano wants to sled to Lady E !
misfish Posted February 11, 2009 Report Posted February 11, 2009 40 miles each way get's tiring for us old guys! Don't give him any ideas... Dano wants to sled to Lady E ! Are there turkeys there too? I know of two that will be there.
walleyemaster Posted February 11, 2009 Report Posted February 11, 2009 ya dont wanna go into sharp rock..you'll be swimming if your not careful....dont go in the obviouse way...water never freezes in the opening to sharp rock...i know the way in....watch out terry its a trap....lol
Dano Posted February 11, 2009 Report Posted February 11, 2009 Ohhhh man, here we go.....this could be one dangerous trip. Last man standing kind of stuff. Thanks for the tips guys, Terry really....really appreciates it.
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