Slayingm Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 During one of my guide trips this past weekend we had caught a number of decent slot sized Walleye and some bass. On one of my casts with the jig and grub I felt the distinct "Thunk" as a fish inhaled my jig.....when I set the hook the fish started pulling drag so told my customers I have a Musky on....well, that was until I saw the huge head and white tipped tail then yelled for the net! This 8.5lb 31" Walleye is one of the biggest I have taken in the Kawartha's the past 6 years and was nice to get a quick pic of this prime breeder and get her back into the water. The fish hit a smoke coloured grub in 13ft of water along a deep weedline. Be safe and Good Fish'n... G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captpierre Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 Beauti! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattp33 Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 What a pig!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshS Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 Nice fish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 (edited) That's a long fish... Woulda been nice if she was a bit stockier... Mighta hit 10+lbs Musta been fun in a jig.... .. Edited August 11, 2014 by Mike Rousseau Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 A very nice fish, Greg. Thanks for posting that catch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.brock Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 gotta love the full moon Kawartha pics! nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Thats a beauty for the kawarthas! Congrats! S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captpierre Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 So Greg, you prefer a grub at the weedline to a bucktail into the weeds? Or do you do both? 3, 4 or 5 inch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slayingm Posted August 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 So Greg, you prefer a grub at the weedline to a bucktail into the weeds? Or do you do both? 3, 4 or 5 inch? I catch a ton of Walleye ripping weeds with bucktail jigs and love using them also. I stick with 3 and 4" grubs and minnow style baits and find they work best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKRISONER Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 I love the fact that in the kawarthas the slot only allows for smaller fish to be kept, that way monsters like this continue to grow and breed. Awesome catch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freshtrax Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Beauty fish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slayingm Posted August 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 I love the fact that in the kawarthas the slot only allows for smaller fish to be kept, that way monsters like this continue to grow and breed. Awesome catch Yes the slot is making a huge difference.... over the past few years I am noticing we are boating so many more Walleye in the 20" + range in lakes like Sturgeon and Balsam which has been great to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ironmaker Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 That's a good fish here on big Erie, heck a 30" plus Walleye is a world class fish anywhere. Kawartha's, never heard of a Pic that size. 10 lbs easy if her girth was filled out. My personal best in the area is 4 pounds at Burley Falls many, many Octobers ago. Even for a guide you must have been very exited. Way to go Sir, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleye'm Fishing Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Fantastic catch,congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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