Slayingm Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 This winter has been a total blessing with not only awesome ice conditions but some of the best and consistent fishing action all season long. From fun fishing and guide trips on various northern lakes to the world-class fishing on Simcoe this past weekend was no exception! With guests from Michigan the target species was Jumbo Perch and man did we hit not only numbers but best some of the biggest 'Yellows' of the season. The incredible details and accuracy of Marcums LX-5 flasher and new LX-9 sonar and underwater viewing system made finding the right structure and catching fish easy. We targeted hard bottom area's in 20 to 25ft of water where these Tank Perch were forging on 2" Gobies, crayfish and minnnows. With the snow melting off the lake and added light penetration the bite was light and key was to drop down to 2lb fluorocarbon leaders to maximize lures action with maintaining zero line visibility. BlueFox flash spoons and UV Jigging Raps tipped with Wax worms completed the successful setup. The key to catching throughout the day was watching how the fish reacted to be triggered with various snaps and pauses of the lures and working various depths to find that most productive pattern(s) as the day progressed. At the end of the day Big Smiles, tanned faces and Monster Jumbo's was the reward.With flowing rivers and eroding shorelines the upcoming days please be extra safe if you decide to head out before the hardwater season ends. Be safe and Good Fish'n... G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 ...was gonna go today but was lazy instead...regret. Looks like you guys did great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 wow !!! some huge simcoe tanker perch for sure greg !!! well done....some happy fishermen there.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr blizzard Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Glad u and your guests got onto some slabs, heck our whitefish aren't much bigger up here lol. Miss that spring perch fishing, to the best of my knowldge there aren't any up here. I think your guests will be back soon. Great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Field Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Great looking perch, I'm surprised that not many take advantage of Simcoe's bounty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishsevern Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 I think i'll have to make one last trip to my gilford spot that has similar depth. Thanks for the light line tips. Might try Sunday. My sons novice hockey is over after this Saturdays championship, that means more weekend fishing time! Watch out for Team 6 now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 The jumbos are in forrrrrr surrrrrrre! Great show for your guests as said. I'm sure this weekend won't dissapoint either! . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slayingm Posted March 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 I think i'll have to make one last trip to my gilford spot that has similar depth. Thanks for the light line tips. Might try Sunday. My sons novice hockey is over after this Saturdays championship, that means more weekend fishing time! Watch out for Team 6 now! I had 2 kids play rep hockey til there were 17 (Major Miget) and seemed like I lived in rinks across the province for years! lol Good luck when you head out... still lots of great ice and action to be had out there for sure. Good Fish'n... Greg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 I dunno if its the camera.. but man those are colourfull! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Those are some BIG perch. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lickmyarmpit Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Nice....... got a few of the biggins today had to sift through numerous dinks. Lots of ice still get out there and have at em fellas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radnine Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 Those are some BIG perch. Art Yes, and this is a big advertisement. To quote Brittany, "OOOPS! I did it again". Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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