trapshooter Posted June 3, 2011 Report Posted June 3, 2011 (edited) Have a day off the water here and thought I'd get up a quick report from the spring fishing so far. After the ice goes out here I have one thing on my mind.... lake trout! Followed the ice off the lake and were catching fish right away. Caught that fish trolling a 4" white tube jig. Learned that trick from the guy in the background of the picture, an old-time local guide. Believe it or not, a tube jig trolls straight as an arrow and mimics a swimming smelt / ciscoe. 1oz with 100' out was getting down 15'. To change things up we did some bushwhacking into a stocked splake lake. The action was fast with fish on my first 2 casts. I was chuckin' a in-line spinner and the other guys were getting them on slip-bobbers. Back on the lake trout hunt.... and a real fatty for my buddy Brandon Walleye fishing has been great since the season opened on May 21st. The spawn was over by then and the fish were scattered. Been getting them pitching jigs to shore in 2 feet of water and as deep as 20-feet vertical jigging. They are on the move, transitioning along mainland shorelines between spawning areas and their summer haunts. Looking ahead, muskie opener (June 18th) can't come soon enough!! Got a nice package in the mail from MikeP with some of his handlebarz dbl 10's. They look awesome and I can't wait to start chuckin' some big baits! Edited June 3, 2011 by BenBeattie
johnnyb Posted June 3, 2011 Report Posted June 3, 2011 WOW!!! Beautiful fish, as usual! Trolling tubes, eh? Eeeeenteresting What kind of line were you using for that? Thanks for keeping us posted....always love reading your reports.
Basskicker Posted June 3, 2011 Report Posted June 3, 2011 Some fine looking specimens for sure!!! I only have another 20+ years until I retire up that way. Cheers Jason
Nipfisher Posted June 3, 2011 Report Posted June 3, 2011 Excellent report as always Ben. Also a great Walleye article in that magazine I'm not supposed to mention on here.
Homer Is King Posted June 3, 2011 Report Posted June 3, 2011 Great report! Those are some beauty fish! You're a lucky man. Thanks for sharing your story and what's working for you.
solopaddler Posted June 3, 2011 Report Posted June 3, 2011 Awesome fish Ben. Just curious, how do you like the Frabill suit? I've been considering one myself.
trapshooter Posted June 3, 2011 Author Report Posted June 3, 2011 Thanks guys. Johnnyb - good old mono, 12 lb, with a swivel 3' up the line. Solo - love the Frabill suit! Awesome features, dry and very comfortable to wear.
g_clot Posted June 3, 2011 Report Posted June 3, 2011 What a blast I had just reading and looking. I love Ontario!
Leecher Posted June 3, 2011 Report Posted June 3, 2011 Excellent Ben White tube is killer for lakers and whities Another killer lure for lakers is a Black Furry #5 Thanks for sharing Leechman
solopaddler Posted June 3, 2011 Report Posted June 3, 2011 Solo - love the Frabill suit! Awesome features, dry and very comfortable to wear. Didn't you wear the BPS 100MPH suit before? How does it compare?
trapshooter Posted June 3, 2011 Author Report Posted June 3, 2011 Didn't you wear the BPS 100MPH suit before? How does it compare? I still have the BPS Bibs (and Simms coat) and they are a good combo. The Frabill suit has more features and better hood/cuffs, pockets, pliers holder etc. It seems bullet proof so far and I've got it pretty wet already.
Jds63 Posted June 3, 2011 Report Posted June 3, 2011 Awesome, Ben ... fantastic photos I wish I was up there in God's country
Handlebarz Posted June 3, 2011 Report Posted June 3, 2011 Dang that Laker fishing sure does make me drool its has been way to long since I had one of them on a line. Excellent report as always Ben. Glad the package got there before the strike We will be out chasing the toothy critters tomorrow.
adempsey Posted June 3, 2011 Report Posted June 3, 2011 Lucky dogs! Nice fish! I'd be smiling like the Joker if I had a day like that.
beginner Posted June 3, 2011 Report Posted June 3, 2011 amazing pic... those fish are monsters... wicked!...
ehg Posted June 4, 2011 Report Posted June 4, 2011 Great report there trapshooter! You northwest Ontario folks have plenty of incredible opportunities. Thanks for post.
irishfield Posted June 4, 2011 Report Posted June 4, 2011 Me to Spiel ! Some wonderful fishies there Ben!
Mike01 Posted June 4, 2011 Report Posted June 4, 2011 Always look forward to your reports and pictures. You're in a great spot up there.
fishindevil Posted June 6, 2011 Report Posted June 6, 2011 awesome fishing ben !!! some very nice lakers & eyes man !! cheers
trapshooter Posted June 9, 2011 Author Report Posted June 9, 2011 Thanks gang! With walleye season going strong and muskie just around the corner I think my days of chasing big lakers on Minnitaki are over until fall. Was a lot of fun while it lasted though. They are definitely a lot of fun, esp those big ones. There's another lake nearby where we jig in the summer 50-80 FOW but the fish run a lot smaller. It's easy to catch 20-30 a day but most are 2-7lbs. Heading up lac seul again tomorrow after an absolute blow-out/cold/wet day today. We'll see how the fish are biting post-front.
Guest gbfisher Posted June 9, 2011 Report Posted June 9, 2011 Nice shootin Ben. Have fun with your next season opener.
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