Rod Caster Posted June 15, 2011 Report Posted June 15, 2011 What a beautiful day today! Low winds, high sun and no work. I mapped out a new lake just 30 minutes north of town that Fish-Online indicated it held walleye--- they aren't always correct, but I figured they were right this time since this very small lake is attached to bigger lake known to contain walleye. I ate a balogna and hot sauce sandwich at the launch, starred down this 70 hectare lake and launched the canoe at 3:30. Paddled and drifted for about an hour when I got my first bite! She was 57cms long, 3 shy of the 60cms slot limit. ... don't go by the tape reading in the photo hahaha I paddled nearly the whole shoreling, dragging and popping white maribou jigs tipped with minnows off the bottom, in 8-14 feet of stained water. At one point the bottom livened up and my 3/8 oz jig was bouncing on rocks; as soon as I felt the rocks a big perch smashed my jig. ...new perch PB!!! 14 inches and full of crayfish. I kinda screwed up by taking a measurment shot and not displaying my TEAM 8 OFC Tourny Logo.. Minutes later I cleaned them and go 4 walleye sized filets. Sorry Team 8, but I am NOT going down the garbage shoot to recover the carcass. Well, that was my day. Tomorrow is Vac day #2 and my GF is joining! Can't wait.
solopaddler Posted June 15, 2011 Report Posted June 15, 2011 A great day for sure...but bologna and hot sauce sandwiches? I need a retching emoticon. LOL!
Nipfisher Posted June 15, 2011 Report Posted June 15, 2011 Good day on the water. I'm off tomorrow too. If you don't want to rent come grab my punt and 4hp.
lew Posted June 15, 2011 Report Posted June 15, 2011 don't go by the tape reading in the photo hahaha Thanks for the early morning laff Looks like a great way to spend a day !!
Rod Caster Posted June 15, 2011 Author Report Posted June 15, 2011 I'm just preparing for todays outing. It's nice to sleep in somedays. If anyone is wondering, this is what my sandwich looks like. PM me if you'd like the recipe.
Pikeslayer Posted June 15, 2011 Report Posted June 15, 2011 At one point the bottom livened up and my 3/8 oz jig was bouncing on rocks; as soon as I felt the rocks a big perch smashed my jig. ...new perch PB!!! 14 inches and full of crayfish. I kinda screwed up by taking a measurment shot and not displaying my TEAM 8 OFC Tourny Logo.. Minutes later I cleaned them and go 4 walleye sized filets. Sorry Team 8, but I am NOT going down the garbage shoot to recover the carcass. Well then. We'll just have to see what Captain Geoff has to say about that. Slayer
Leecher Posted June 15, 2011 Report Posted June 15, 2011 Nicely done Chad That walleye would of been a great upgrade for the team at 28" That perch too but no worries.... still plenty of time Thanks for sharing Jacques
manitoubass2 Posted June 15, 2011 Report Posted June 15, 2011 (edited) Rod Caster, that looks like an absolute awesome way to spend a day!!! Nice catches to, looks like some blue tinge on that walleye? Or is it just the photo? Edited June 15, 2011 by manitoubass2
solopaddler Posted June 15, 2011 Report Posted June 15, 2011 (edited) I'm just preparing for todays outing. It's nice to sleep in somedays. If anyone is wondering, this is what my sandwich looks like. PM me if you'd like the recipe. Hey man at least it's not on Wonderbread and you've got some nice looking cheese there too. Two thumbs up! Edited June 15, 2011 by solopaddler
Joeytier Posted June 15, 2011 Report Posted June 15, 2011 Nice going. I believe I've fished that lake. Start with an S?
mercman Posted June 15, 2011 Report Posted June 15, 2011 Beauty !!!!!!!!!!!! Looks like a peaceful place to spend the day.I am a constantly forgetting to get pics too. I mean really !!! Who thinks about a camera in the heat of a battle Congrats on the monster perch too !!!
Rod Caster Posted June 15, 2011 Author Report Posted June 15, 2011 Nice going. I believe I've fished that lake. Start with an S? Yes it does. I fished another small lake further north today and only got a few pike. Beautiful weather made it all worth the effort! Solo: only premium ingredients for this paddler hehe Manitou; I didn't notice any blue, probably just the pic. That would have been neat though. Mike01: franks indeed..xtra hot! Slayer: don't worry; I don't think anybody has lost the OFC tourney because of just a few inches... Right? Hehe uh oh
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