mike rousseau Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Hey all... The fall walleye bite is well underway... So the search is on to find biting fish... Last night was one of the most mixed bags of fish as well as techniques I've had in a while... But it was the various techniques that got me some sweet fish... I started off throwing a chunky Swimbait... I connected with a feisty 23 inch eye within a few minutes.... About 10 minutes after that I somehow managed to snag a 45" musky in the tail.... After a long battle she was ok after a quick water release.... Just lucky the water was cool... Then I tried trolling through the area I got the walleye casting... Bang... I got smoked... It didn't feel big be it was taking runs and peeling line... I had no idea what it was... The I saw it... Baaaaaaaa... Sheepshead.... I'm outta here...lol Them I went searching for new fish/spots.... I went to a spot we have got few walleye in the past but we hadn't "figured" the spot out yet... The sonar lit up... I dropped down a shiny offering jigging vertical and on the 3rd or 4th lift I got smoked... And it was heavy... I thought right away that I might have found another sturgeon holding area and accidentally got one of them... Nope... Get the fish to the surface.... 27" walleye.... Awesome!!! Quick release... Drop my line again.... Couple more jigs and bang.... Another heavy fish.... Unfortunately this time is was a sturgeon..... After a 30-45 minute epic battle on 6lb fire line on a 6'3" med light spinning rod.... A huge beast came to the surface.... This dinosaur measured in at 57" without a tail pinch... Longest fish I've ever boated... After that I picked up a buddy and did the night troll... Found a new spot... And finished the day with 9 walleye.... 1 giant sturgeon... 1 sheepshead... 1 musky... 1 smally... Also saw the St.Lawrence River Institute out electro shocking for fish... Eels I think... Great to see $$$ being spent in our area... Fun and interesting day... Sorry I don't have pics... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.brock Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 sounds like an exciting day, too bad you didn't take pictures, a quick picture of the sturgeon would have been interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted October 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Not for this site Chris.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskieman Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Not for this site Chris.... ^^^ LOL ! Sounds like fun ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Not for this site Chris.... ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky or Specks Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 No pics argggggg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 right on mike !!!! well done....thats a great catch for a night out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted October 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 (edited) ??? Last time "I" posted a pic of an accidental sturgeon I got reamed... I know they're protected and closed year round... But when they end up being my biggest catch of my life I'll take a pic every time... I've caught a fair amount now and only take pics if it's a new PB... Here you go... No slamming please.... The fish was only outta water for a few seconds.... And it was an accidental catch... I got a 27" walleye just a minute earlier in the exact same spot.... Mods if this turns into a bashing just shut her down ok... That's a 60" tape for reference.... Edited October 18, 2013 by Mike Rousseau Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Congrats on that beast Mike, really incredible catch !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 tone z71 Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Thats wicked !! thanks for sharing ,,bet that Muskie by the tail was a ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 these hardy fish survived a scalpel at my hands (inserting tags)... i have no doubt this fish survived just fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Alright, I'll be the one to take a shot! I would have preferred a closer up photo instead of the full length shot! LOL Sounds like a great night out to me! Congrats! HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FISHEYEZ Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Sounds like you had an awesome night on the water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 well done and a nice trip. Thanks for posting another one of your awesome reports. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmos Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Thank you for your report Mike. It's a fish of lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Mike that fish is sweet,Never understood why people bash,if the fish is released.Good for you!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locnar Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Sounds like some epic fishing man! That Sturgeon is awesome, must have made the trip interesting eh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherpete Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Gotta love the variety of fish that you can catch on the Larry eh! Great trip and PB Mike. Sturgeon are awesome creatures. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Yikes! What a day. Love seeing Sturgeon, and ya, they are pretty hardy fish from what I understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esoxansteel Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Nice Sturg Mike, and a great multi-specie trip, nice to see some pre-historic history still navigating our waterways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 Nice pig of a sturgeon! i am surprised on how dark it is, I always assumed they were more of a silver/grey color. I have never caught, let alone see a live one in person. The mooskies starting to put the feed bags on now too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 I would love to get down there with my underwater cameras and get shots of those big ones swimming around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick14 Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 Absolutely awesome! Never had the opportunity to be like "awww man think its just another sturgeon"... Looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted October 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 I would love to get down there with my underwater cameras and get shots of those big ones swimming around I know a couple spots chuck full of emTerry... My underwater camera doesn't record.... It's a cheapy black and white... We could get some great footage in this clear water... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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