Rod Caster Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 I woke up at 5am this morning. For no reason.... I just, woke up. The gf was sound asleep, I turned a few times, checked OFC and my thoughts were strong with Tony's family. After 30 minutes of sleeplessness, I gave up trying and quickly packed all my fishing gear and a half-assed sorry excuse for a lunch. 2 tuna cans, a pot of tea, a banana and one smoked herring. I arrived at my spot at 630 and watched the sun come up as I jigged my silver Worek spoon in 30 fow. At 730, the fish woke up and began nibbling. A few perch and keeper sized walleye were iced and the action just got better from there. By 830 I had 10 walleye, a herring and several perch. At 845 I missed a big fish. At 9, my line went limp as something took a good swing at my Worek. I set the hook and knew I have a big fish. Maybe a ling. As the fish approaches my 4"hole, things got dicey.... I though for sure I'd need some lube to get it through but I manage to softly pull it out. HUGE WALLEYE! I didn't measure it but I'm guess 25" and 6 or 7lbs. My biggest ever on Nipissing. Two quick photos and away she swam. Once my Dad got wind of the good fishing, he rushed to the lake with some fresh minnows. We ended up icing over 50 perch another herring and another 10 walleye. Suprisingly, the evening fishing was slow, with only one keeper walleye caught by my buddy who showed up later in the day. The sun set and I dragged my tired butt home. Lots of cleaning ahead for this hombre. Goodnight Nipissing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipfisher Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 20 walleye on the day for the group is darn good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 I hate those slow days on the ice in February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2fish85 Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Nice work Chad. Thats awesome. My day on the ice was nothing like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassnbows Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Very nice report there bud. Wish i was there lol. Will be up there next week, hope its still happening. Good going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Man !!! You had a stallar day out there Chad !!! Nice going. Beautiful pics too Bud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limeyangler Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Great pics RC! wow...the walleye are on fire on Nip this year it seems or am i wrong? Just seems you guys did not get as many last year there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Nice walleye... Glad to see you got a good one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Great report Chad! I was gone all day Saturday. So instead of hitting the ice today, I decided to hang out with my wife for the first time since Christmas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 perfect day on the ice! super! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdve23rveavwa Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Wow, great morning Chad. Congrats on your Nip walleye PB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted February 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Thanks for the great replies guys! Simon: I agree, overall guys are doing well this year. This is great for the tourist industry here...thin ice down south and good walleye on Nipissing. My goal for Nipissing every winter is to catch at least a couple 5+ lbs walleye. Even with a slow start (due to ice conditions) I think I might reach my goal again this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Great report....good to see the Big Nip is producing again.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Great job Chad You slayed them pretty good this time Congrats on that big brute She's a purdy one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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