Bernie Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 It's been pretty hard to pick a week this summer with poor weather, around here anyway. No major projects around the cottage to do during this weeks holidays so taking the time with Karen and son Alex to relax and enjoy. We have been out fishing a few times already and while we are not filling the boat with fish each time we have had some respectable catches. The pickerel are in deeper water it seems but have heard though the grapevine some guys have been doing well catching limits of pickerel in the weeds. I haven't the patience to pull the weeds off my hook each cast so I hit the deeper shoals and put up with the odd rock snag. Fishing between 30 and 40 feet of water seems to be the preferred depth. On the sonar I am looking for signs of baitfish and activity on the bottom. This is an example of what we have been picking up in an hour or two. Karen and I both had a smallmouth hit in 35 ft of water. Mine made it into the net but Karens did a surface tail dance and flipped off. She did have the fun of winding it up. These are great sport fish, no wonder guys like to catch them. We just got back about an hour ago trying out the fishing on calm waters and baking sunshine. It was my turn to catch a couple of nice pickerel. The first one was just shy of going over the slot size, 23". The second measured out at 22.5". Both put up a good fight making the drag sing. Thought I had a sheepshead but was thrilled to see it wasn't. We will probably use up a few more worms this week. I'm glad Karen and Alex enjoy fishing as much or more than me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrb2007 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Love the first pic.....those perch are as big as the 'eyes! Awesome outtings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adolson Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Nice report! I'd love to get me a bucket o' perch sometime this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 (edited) That's great Bernie, glad you are enjoying your holiday. Some very nice fish there, and I agree, love the smallie fight Edited August 2, 2011 by Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Now that is the way to do it! Those are some beautiful fish and well worth working for. Good job on the relaxing thing too, I'm just starting to learn that technique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 I knew you were holding out on all the good spots when we show up Bernie! Great catching! You did really well by the looks of things in those pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Hey Bernie...relaxation looks good on you Nice catch too.Those Eyes look fresh and healthy Enjoy the down time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 ENJOY Bernie !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Nice work Bernie and company! As Cliff said, I'm getting an inkling that you may have been holding out on us... enjoy the time off, you deserve it bud! HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Nice work Bernie and company! As Cliff said, I'm getting an inkling that you may have been holding out on us... enjoy the time off, you deserve it bud! HH Agreed but please leave some for September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 That first pic looks like a fine meal in the making! Sounds like you are finding the fish quite readily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunkerbasshunter Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Great report! I heard Nipissing has been producing lately as well. Those perch look huge! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 A beautiful, peaceful time on the water with family. Dat's de life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2fish85 Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Great report some nice eyes you got there. As well a few nice perch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted August 3, 2011 Report Share Posted August 3, 2011 Great report, fish and pics Bernie Thanks for sharing Leechman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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