Muskieman Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 I left home after dropping the kids off at school... made the 15 minute drive to Lake Tomiko... The water was like glass and not a cloud in the sky except for the one that contained all the Blackflies. I knew it was gonna be tough... I managed to miss about 5 and land one ... 26.5" If the clouds roll in tonight I'll be going back Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g_clot Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 That's one dark coloured walleye. Nice pic.... no pun intended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 Nice fish! That's a dark fish for Nipissing (I'm assuming). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskieman Posted June 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 Nice fish! That's a dark fish for Nipissing (I'm assuming). Tomiko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 And that is what you get for asumin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvette1 Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 nice eye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskieman Posted June 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 (edited) That's one dark coloured walleye. Nice pic.... no pun intended. Here are another 2 Walleye from Tomiko .. they're pretty dark too.. I've never seen a light colored one from there yet been fishing it for 35 years. 33.75" & 34.5" Edited June 5, 2011 by Randy from Sturgeon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 those are some big fishies Randy! Well done sir, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 Nice on Randy Great job on showing them blackflies who's boss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beginner Posted June 3, 2011 Report Share Posted June 3, 2011 good lookin walleye... love the first pic, look like a baazooka!... (canon) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted June 4, 2011 Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 Nice goin, Randy. Yesterday was slow for me as well up on Marten (only managed one), but whacked 'em good early this morning before the winds picked up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted June 4, 2011 Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 assBAG comes to mind when I here of people fishing Tomiko. I only say that in envy of you living so close to there I sure do miss heading up to Tomiko it is a great place with many memories there for dad and I. Great read Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike01 Posted June 4, 2011 Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 Is the water darker on Tomiko, that could explain the colour..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskieman Posted June 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 Is the water darker on Tomiko, that could explain the colour..? Yep .. exactly.. Tomiko is mostly pond water therefore a lot of tannins and has a reddish tea stained color.. It's main tributaries are the Tomiko River and Mosquito Creek which are both fed mostly by ponds..that may also explain the elevated Mercury levels.. according to "Guide to Eating Ontario Sport Fish 2011-12" Tomiko has a limit of 4 & 2 safe Walleye meals/month... vs Temagami at 8.. and Nipissing at 8 & 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimace Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 A real nice specimen. Well done. Did you jig her up? Or were you trolling? In the shadow of your fishing line on your rod it looks like a split shot. I am on my phone though, could be a jig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 Nice I'm going out for them tomorrow. Was out this morning, and i got them figured out now. Kept a close eye on the locals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskieman Posted June 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 A real nice specimen. Well done. Did you jig her up? Or were you trolling? In the shadow of your fishing line on your rod it looks like a split shot. I am on my phone though, could be a jig. slow vertical presentation..1/4Oz Northland Firetiger Fireball jig ,2" VMC clip-on blood red treble trailer baited with a Dew-Worm in 20or so FOW. Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimace Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 Great. I love getting them on a jig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashhopper Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 nice looking walleye..... bummer about the OFC sign... no year in the pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 Randy do you launch at the public one? And is it always busy with people camping there? Here are a couple that dad and I got dads 27 1/2" even the dinner ones are dark the Smallies were also dark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 (edited) nice looking walleye..... bummer about the OFC sign... no year in the pic Uhhh, not sure what your point is here. For the effort it looks like Randy took to get that beautiful specimen of fish in a picture with an OFC tourny sign I think that pic is quite acceptable for an entry. Take it up with the board of directors privately if you want to question it!!! Edited June 5, 2011 by Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashhopper Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 (edited) Uhhh, not sure what your point is here. For the effort it looks like Randy took to get that beautiful specimen of fish in a picture with an OFC tourney sign I think that pic is quite acceptable for an entry. Take it up with the board of directors privately if you want to question it!!! Yes, it was a beauty fish.... no questions asked.. Two years ago I made the same mistake in a picture too and it really sucked because I didn't think to take a couple of shots, with the sign in, of the big assed bass that I caught. There are many newbies on this and in the tournament that may not be fully aware of the sign details requirement. In case any of THEM are reading this post,, here is is what tripped ME up two years ago: " Qualifying fish: Fish must be caught legally by angling methods only. No fish that appears to be caught illegally will be considered. Fish must be in season. Fish entered must comply with 'caught fish' regulations for the jurisdiction in which they are caught. Fish must be caught in waters of the the Province of Ontario (all of a body of water that lies at least partially within the boundaries of Ontario is considered Ontario waters; ie. all of Lake Erie is eligible). In the case of out of province members, fish must be caught in their home state or province or the waters previously outlined. Exceptions... no bass from California or Florida may be entered. You must provide a clear image of the fish. It is recommended, but not necessary, to have a measuring device in the image. You MUST include in the image the words 'OFC Community.com 2011' or 'OntarioFishing.net 2011'. You can write this down on anything you like, but it MUST be there. Do not enter fish without this requirement. The words OFC Community.com 2011 or OntarioFishing.net 2011 must be part of the original image and not edited in." Happy fishing. Edited June 5, 2011 by splashhopper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunkerbasshunter Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 heard awesome things about tomiko that is a nice fish cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 Yes, it was a beauty fish.... no questions asked.. Two years ago I made the same mistake in a picture too and it really sucked because I didn't think to take a couple of shots, with the sign in, of the big assed bass that I caught. There are many newbies on this and in the tournament that may not be fully aware of the sign details requirement. In case any of THEM are reading this post,, here is is what tripped ME up two years ago: " Qualifying fish: Fish must be caught legally by angling methods only. No fish that appears to be caught illegally will be considered. Fish must be in season. Fish entered must comply with 'caught fish' regulations for the jurisdiction in which they are caught. Fish must be caught in waters of the the Province of Ontario (all of a body of water that lies at least partially within the boundaries of Ontario is considered Ontario waters; ie. all of Lake Erie is eligible). In the case of out of province members, fish must be caught in their home state or province or the waters previously outlined. Exceptions... no bass from California or Florida may be entered. You must provide a clear image of the fish. It is recommended, but not necessary, to have a measuring device in the image. You MUST include in the image the words 'OFC Community.com 2011' or 'OntarioFishing.net 2011'. You can write this down on anything you like, but it MUST be there. Do not enter fish without this requirement. The words OFC Community.com 2011 or OntarioFishing.net 2011 must be part of the original image and not edited in." Happy fishing. Well if that's the case alot of the entries already submitted wouldn't count as some of them only say OFC 2011, not OFC Community.com etc. This is supposed to be a friendly tournament right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limeyangler Posted June 5, 2011 Report Share Posted June 5, 2011 Great fish Randy. I have this thing about fishing walleye on flat calm days...never seem to do well. You must be using the same barbless hooks I do.....missing 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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