troutologist Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 The past few days I've been having some success tracking down the wide roaming walleye in Lake Winnipeg's south basin. Starting shallow then following the fish deeper as the day progress has been the key to consistent action. With the near gale force winds the last few days having a good portable saved the day. In decent weather I prefer to run and gun without a shack, just some good outerwear. Loud baits have been key to attracting attention from these fish, however, they seem to inspect these baits and commit on a deadsticked jig/minnow or a smaller follow-up offering, like a Lindy Rattlin' Flyer Spoon. Good luck and stay safe Jay Hamilton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tb4me Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Those are some nice lookin walleye ya got there..Id love to ice fish out your way one of these years...Thanks for your post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Good luck and stay safe Jay Hamilton Jay This colour Lindy Darter has been kicking this winter for me on the pike. They are great baits. I have had good luck on the gold and silver as well. Those green backs are great by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 nice buddy. i'm watching for seat sales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutologist Posted January 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Jay This colour Lindy Darter has been kicking this winter for me on the pike. They are great baits. I have had good luck on the gold and silver as well. Those green backs are great by the way. I hear you Dave, this has been the best colour for me last year and so far this year. A close second is either the pink or purple combos. The rattle bait brings 'em in and the Darter gets the hookups! What size are you using for the pike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 I hear you Dave, this has been the best colour for me last year and so far this year. A close second is either the pink or purple combos. The rattle bait brings 'em in and the Darter gets the hookups! What size are you using for the pike? I use ciscoes on a tipup or on jig sticks I run the Lindy Darters in size large, Williams Whitefish ice jigs in J70 size and Northland Tackle Airplane jigs in Chartreuse or black/silver. I usually tip them with a small frozen smelt. The sell them at the grocery store for $10 kg package. You get a good batch of bait for a good price. No live minnows or live fish eggs allowed in the NWT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC1 Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Nice fish! For 2 years now I've asked about the lindy darter and thrown it out myself a number of times but NEVER have I caught a fish on it. I don't even know where my darter went, but it's about time I got myself another one. Just another question, is the water in Lake Winnipeg really clear or is it stained / murky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutologist Posted January 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Nice fish! For 2 years now I've asked about the lindy darter and thrown it out myself a number of times but NEVER have I caught a fish on it. I don't even know where my darter went, but it's about time I got myself another one. Just another question, is the water in Lake Winnipeg really clear or is it stained / murky? It seems to vary, right now visibility is about 18-24", but that can change with high winds or precipitation/meltwater influxes to the Red and Winnipeg Rivers. There is always some colouring to the water in my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 an almost irridescent colour on those walleye. Very nice! That's a BIG lake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denisk Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 That looks like fun, how much ice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Sweet fish Jay. It must be amazing fishing that lake through the ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapshooter Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Nice green backs Jay!! Love that last photo. Good stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Nice Walters... I picked up a couple darters the other day to try out this year... I'm just worried they are too light to fish in the st.lawrence current and keep bottom contact... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 (edited) Nice Walters... I picked up a couple darters the other day to try out this year... I'm just worried they are too light to fish in the st.lawrence current and keep bottom contact... I've used them in moderate current and it is tough to keep it on the bottom. I tried using split shots to return it to bottom faster, but had a tough bite using that approach (assuming it messed with the action unfavorably). They work pretty good in the eddies though. Also, I found leaving the bail open and letting the bait travel worked ok too Edited January 4, 2012 by manitoubass2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 some nice lake winterpeg eyes !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Nice fish Jay! Great shots too. Another kudos for the Lindy Darters, one of my fav's through the ice. Gold is my personal fav. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Nice fish Jay! Great shots too. Another kudos for the Lindy Darters, one of my fav's through the ice. Gold is my personal fav. Do they come in a panfish size? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Do they come in a panfish size? I use the 1/8 oz for pannies Jer. Jumbo's love them. http://www.etackle.ca/lot-of-3-lindy-darters-1-8-oz-gold-shiner/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutologist Posted January 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 That looks like fun, how much ice? Around 20" right now. However, its supposed to go up to +7C tomorrow! Hope we get some stable winter weather. Thanks for the comments guys fishing the Lake is a blast in winter. If anyone is heading this way shoot me a note and I'll do my best to help you catch some fish. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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