frozen-fire Posted February 23, 2011 Report Posted February 23, 2011 (edited) This was trip number 12 that I've been on the hunt to get one of these things! I have got a number of smaller lakers, but was looking for something that actually had some weight I have hooked a couple bigger ones that got off and lost one right at the hole before, but have never had one in my hands. I was beginning to lose hope, but finally....iced a decent laker. This one is for you jet. Thanks for the inspiring advice! You may miss the laker fishing through the ice here, but we're all jealous of your west coast scenery/fishing. I don't think I've ever wanted a fish so bad. Felt amazing to finally get one. Perfect wild specimen. Had to go back. Barely fit through the 6" hole. Had to force the head/belly through. Didn't take long for it to start kicking. Soaked on release as it powered off. See you next year Can't wait for more. Edited February 23, 2011 by frozen-fire
ChrisK Posted February 23, 2011 Report Posted February 23, 2011 Congads,nice fish FF. Glad to see you finally got your big laker and nice pictures too !! Cheers
kingofthesteelhead Posted February 23, 2011 Report Posted February 23, 2011 Nice pictures.Looks like me as I use a 5 inch auger and sometimes a bit dicey getting them through the hole!
asdve23rveavwa Posted February 23, 2011 Report Posted February 23, 2011 Beautiful pics of a beauty laker!! Congrats
mercman Posted February 23, 2011 Report Posted February 23, 2011 Nice one !!! Nice to set goals and realize them. Whats next on the list
alphaalpha Posted February 23, 2011 Report Posted February 23, 2011 Great work on a nice laker! I am kinda in the same boat waiting to get my first laker still. Got out 4 times last year but didn't have any electronics. This year i have a finder but have only been out once (I can definitely tell the finder will make all the difference after watching a few follows and getting a couple bites). Hopefully on my next outing i will land one
limeyangler Posted February 23, 2011 Report Posted February 23, 2011 LOL...awesome report....6" auger going for trophy lakers to catch n release...brave man...well done. You need to tell MJL what you caught that on....he was telling me in chat last night he is on a similar quest at the moment. thanks for sharing
MJL Posted February 23, 2011 Report Posted February 23, 2011 You need to tell MJL what you caught that on....he was telling me in chat last night he is on a similar quest at the moment. thanks for sharing Simon, I already know what he caught that fish on...I gave him that tube a few weeks ago on our last trip out ...So technically speaking, that's my fish and I "caught" it
Leecher Posted February 23, 2011 Report Posted February 23, 2011 Sweet reward for your efforts frozen-fire Well done and congrats Leechman
Victor Posted February 23, 2011 Report Posted February 23, 2011 Simon, I already know what he caught that fish on...I gave him that tube a few weeks ago on our last trip out ...So technically speaking, that's my fish and I "caught" it That's right lol, he can't claim that fish to be his. We were actually fishing side by side haha. All day he hasn't been seeing very many fish and I see the odd one every now and then so I told him to come to my holes. I drilled that hole for him, he was using my fishfinder lol. AND he was jigging like 10 ft above me, the fish shot up from bottom, obviously thinking that mine was a good meal. I'm sure that if the fish didn't come up to inspect my lure he wouldn't have gone for Ant's tube haha. So, in conclusion. I'd say I have 30% of that fish, Mike's got another 30%, and Jet's also got 30%. Pats on the backs guys, we got our simcoe laker for the year
crappieperchhunter Posted February 23, 2011 Report Posted February 23, 2011 Great report and photos Congrats and thx for sharing.
frozen-fire Posted February 23, 2011 Author Report Posted February 23, 2011 Nice one !!! Nice to set goals and realize them. Whats next on the list More lakers! Even bigger ones! I am kinda in the same boat waiting to get my first laker still. Got out 4 times last year but didn't have any electronics. This year i have a finder but have only been out once (I can definitely tell the finder will make all the difference after watching a few follows and getting a couple bites). Hopefully on my next outing i will land one Keep going at it. Finder makes a huge difference. I don't think I can go laker fishing without one. Have to see where the fish are and how they're reacting to your offering/presentation. Simon, I already know what he caught that fish on...I gave him that tube a few weeks ago on our last trip out ...So technically speaking, that's my fish and I "caught" it That's right lol, he can't claim that fish to be his. We were actually fishing side by side haha. All day he hasn't been seeing very many fish and I see the odd one every now and then so I told him to come to my holes. I drilled that hole for him, he was using my fishfinder lol. AND he was jigging like 10 ft above me, the fish shot up from bottom, obviously thinking that mine was a good meal. I'm sure that if the fish didn't come up to inspect my lure he wouldn't have gone for Ant's tube haha. So, in conclusion. I'd say I have 30% of that fish, Mike's got another 30%, and Jet's also got 30%. Pats on the backs guys, we got our simcoe laker for the year You two are stealing my glory!
Rod Caster Posted February 23, 2011 Report Posted February 23, 2011 You son of a ..... I spent 12 hrs on the ice yesterday , with 6 inch holes looking for the SAME THING. My buddy got two decent ones, but nothing like yours. Lake trout actively avoid me, I'm convinced of it. My jealousy enrages me... in a good way hahaha. nice job!!!!
MJL Posted February 23, 2011 Report Posted February 23, 2011 So, in conclusion. I'd say I have 30% of that fish, Mike's got another 30%, and Jet's also got 30%. Pats on the backs guys, we got our simcoe laker for the year No...It was 99.999% me...And I'm being modest It was my special amino acid and pheromone impregnated tube that I gave him that did it...Just like my uber top secret roe of mass destruction The question remains...Did you get a double Big Mac with an apple pie after?
frozen-fire Posted February 23, 2011 Author Report Posted February 23, 2011 You son of a ..... I spent 12 hrs on the ice yesterday , with 6 inch holes looking for the SAME THING. My buddy got two decent ones, but nothing like yours. Lake trout actively avoid me, I'm convinced of it. My jealousy enrages me... in a good way hahaha. nice job!!!! I was convinced that lake trout would know I was fishing and would tell all other fish around not to take MY offering. Last year, I was fishing with Jet... he almost had a double digit day...all nice sized lakers. Even though I was fishing so close to him using the same thing, I ended up with nothing. It's so depressing! It also seriously sucks when you go out on so many outings, go home sulking...log onto OFC, and see reports from so many members on how they slammed the fish LOL. I make myself feel better by saying they all have sleds and go to the middle of the lake while I can only go out on foot.
frozen-fire Posted February 23, 2011 Author Report Posted February 23, 2011 No...It was 99.999% me...And I'm being modest It was my special amino acid and pheromone impregnated tube that I gave him that did it...Just like my uber top secret roe of mass destruction The question remains...Did you get a double Big Mac with an apple pie after? No...with the long awaited success, it was indeed time for a change. Got a Crispy Chicken Sandwich! They actually messed up my order and gave me the same sandwich that Vic ordered. I originally wanted to try the Southwest Chicken Sandwich.
Joey Posted February 23, 2011 Report Posted February 23, 2011 Great feeling eh She sure it a beauty too. Well done.
irishfield Posted February 23, 2011 Report Posted February 23, 2011 Great stuff!!! (Note - start drilling bigger holes!)
limeyangler Posted February 23, 2011 Report Posted February 23, 2011 No...It was 99.999% me...And I'm being modest It was my special amino acid and pheromone impregnated tube that I gave him that did it...Just like my uber top secret roe of mass destruction The question remains...Did you get a double Big Mac with an apple pie after? Mike...i hope you aint been using that stuff of yours from the freezer as attractant!
frozen-fire Posted February 23, 2011 Author Report Posted February 23, 2011 Great stuff!!! (Note - start drilling bigger holes!) I have an 8" finbore III that I normally use. It was Victor that drilled the 6" for me You think there are any lake trout around that would have problems fitting up an 8" hole?
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