ehg Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Whenever the winds are from the north on a Saturday in the winter i like to try and get out on the big water. Today seemed like that type of day. Got to the launching area and the breeze was onshore however it was light. Was able to get to spot but it sure was choppy with increasing winds from the southeast unfortunately going across a large fetch of lake. Good thing we tried for a a bit before we got chased off the lake by whitecaps. The fishing turned out pretty good. It was cold - 10 C (14F) when we went out but we were to busy catching to feel it. As usual i will post a few pictures... Here is some of the scrappy little browns we catch. My buddy Dave with first one.. I caught one as well Here is a few more browns we caught always a lot of fun. Catch the White Bass here as well some pics of them. A nice doubleheader picture of big White Bass The next couple of fish we don't catch a lot at this place but today they were there., A couple of rainbow trout. A cute little guy that i luckily got a picture of before it shook out of Davids hands A bigger bow... A better pose Dave also briefly had on a huge bow that started doing cartwheels and flips in front of us after it got unhooked. Must had been well over 15 lbs or so. Also caught some OOS smallmouth way offshore when trolling which was a surprise. All fish were caught on Rattlin' Raps in shad colour. Quickly we had to leave as it started getting to rough, too bad as the catching was constant and there was an hour or more of light. It was probably a good decision judging by our brutal boat ride back. Hope you enjoy the pictures and cheers, ehg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Wow, you are brave to go out there in this cold and wind, whew!! Great report. Nice mixed bag of fish there Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Another great report and pics Erik!!! It looks pretty dang cold out there and y'all are hardcore for enduring it!!! Thanks for posting that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Great report and pics ehg Kudos to you guys for braving mother nature today Cause it was cold Real nice looking browns and good mix bag of fish Thanks for sharing Leechman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 (edited) Another great outing on the Big O Erik... now do those snaps up next time it's rough... Edited March 1, 2009 by irishfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snag Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Chuck Norris called; He wants his balls back. Charles Bronson called; He's giving you the lead in Death Wish IV Fantastic Erik! I'll bother you later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Nice going. It's always a nice surprise when a couple bows pop up in there eh? The whities also provide a nice filler when the browns die off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryC Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Awesome post, I had a flat on my car today and decided to leave it until tomorrow because I thought it was too cold out. You either CRAZY TOUGH or just plain CRAZY......... Cheers, Clarence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAsin Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 good on ya for getting out there, them are some beauty lookin fish to top it off thanks for sharing Matt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Ah you were out at the plant.Good fishing there,all season long. TFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehg Posted March 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Wow, you are brave to go out there in this cold and wind, whew!! Joey It looks pretty dang cold out there and y'all are hardcore for enduring it!!! Kudos to you guys for braving mother nature today Cause it was cold Leechman It really didn't feel as cold with the stronger sun these days, There was a guy out wakeboarding there by the beach. We were covered in ice from wave crashing and wind when we got back. Thanks for further replies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b2kptbo Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Good on ya's for getting out there, but man it looked cold... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burtess Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Great report, looks like a productive day, lots of variety too.... But you guys seriously need to get some floater suits. Going out in this weather in a tinny with a undone lifejacket on one, and nothing on the other guy is not good. Play safe!! Burt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehg Posted March 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Another great outing on the Big O Erik... now do those snaps up next time it's rough... But you guys seriously need to get some floater suits. Going out in this weather in a tinny with a undone lifejacket on one, and nothing on the other guy is not good. Play safe!! Burt Youse are right to show some concern, it's appreciated. It is very dangerous to do this in that boat but trust me safety is our primary concern when doing this, when the lifejacket is off or open is when we are sheltered and close to shore. I had some line clippers and camera in that jacket so lifejacket was unsnapped at those moments. When travelling both our lifejackets are on, even in past we used floater suits but we've done this over 50 times. Not a recommended way of fishing unless you have experience and are hardcore. Just like to catch fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorlifts Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Very true Burtess, best advice no doubt as it did get a little hairy there. All in all, it was an insane fishin day, totally worthy of its own fishing show. We could have well been slammin fish till dusk, but that just wasnt in the cards. Interestingly though, I find the best fishing is when the weather is not so generous. PS: Dont ever, and I mean EVER!!, do this unless you have a very good weather source that you understand and can follow with ease. Because Death is inevitable when the winds become to strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffBornFishin Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Hardcore for sure Great pics and thanks for the post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorlifts Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 OMG!!! The bouy oh boy, STOLEN!!!! Grrrrrrr, I loved that suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattones Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Busy day great pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zubris21 Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Great report! thank you for sharing. That weather looks insane, and you guys must be a little on the crazy side to venture out, but looks like it paid off. Stay safe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 I nearly tipped the boat about a month ago out there on a huge swell. Very scary stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2fishhave2work Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Youse are right to show some concern, it's appreciated. It is very dangerous to do this in that boat but trust me safety is our primary concern when doing this, when the lifejacket is off or open is when we are sheltered and close to shore. I had some line clippers and camera in that jacket so lifejacket was unsnapped at those moments. When travelling both our lifejackets are on, even in past we used floater suits but we've done this over 50 times. Not a recommended way of fishing unless you have experience and are hardcore. Just like to catch fish. Statistics show that it is the most experienced people that typically end up in a bad situation. Nice pics but that boat and that water and that weather don't look like they should mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 (edited) Erik, your buddy lips everything!!!! Awesome man, just be safe out there! Edited March 2, 2009 by BillM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehg Posted March 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Nice pics but that boat and that water and that weather don't look like they should mix. Actually that boat and that water and that weather did mix so that we had a amazing fishing day like some other folks we met out fishing that day in a similar way. Bill you are correct about the lippin. I'll have to check some musky photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2fishhave2work Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Actually that boat and that water and that weather did mix so that we had a amazing fishing day like some other folks we met out fishing that day in a similar way. Bill you are correct about the lippin. I'll have to check some musky photos Glad you had a great day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Looks a tad bit chilly....but fun! Nice lookin' fish bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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