Alder lake kayak report

[jediangler]

Had some time this afternoon to get the yak out and try for some Alder lake carp in New Dundee. Got on the water at 1pm and fished until 3pm. I managed two smallish carp (14-16") but they are going into spawning mode and weren't all that interested in a meal. I was fishing shallow and got snagged on stumps and lay downs several times before I snagged on this fellow.

I thought I had hooked another log, until I pulled it to the surface. He was none too happy with me.

I put my paddle next to him to give it some perspective. The blade on that paddle is 18" long and 6" wide. I guestimated the shell to be 24" long and I wasn't getting any closer to measure it. His head was the same size as my fist. I cut the line about 8" above the jig to save my fingers any damage.

[Musky or Specks]

Once bass season opens Alders a great place for flippin pads for bass.

[jediangler]

There are also crappie in there, but I couldn't get any to co-operate today.

[frozen-fire]

Nice snapping turtle! Personal best? haha

[joonmoon]

Watch yur finners fur sure...lol. Thats a biggun. The Craps are prolly up into the brush along shoreline by now. Wind wasn't too bad for ya eh?

[Marko]

He looked right pissed hahah, bad turtle.

Went to a local spot yesterday myself, carp splashing everywhere in the sticks but could not get any to bite.

Maybe next time.

[limeyangler]

Great pics Jedi

 

 

I have never snagged one of those...i aint complaining though

 

 

Did you catch the carp on the yellow twisty tail?

[jediangler]

Limeyangler I loaded up the jig & grub with scent and casted it into the shallows and let it sit. I had to re-scent every cast because it washed away so quickly. A couple of guys were getting them on corn where I launched the kayak.

Edited May 4, 2009 by jediangler

[Leecher]

WOW that's a big turtle

Wise decision on your part for not even trying to get to your jig

 

At that size could of taken a few fingers out

Thanks for sharing

Leechman