bigcreekdad Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Just returned today from a shortened trip to the Wolesay Bay area. Just 2.5 days of fishing and I had to give it up due to a friggin upper respiratory virus. In that short period, weather went from mid 80's and humid Friday, to 35 degrees and very strong east winds Saturday morning...staying cold and windy all day. Even better, winds from the East. Fishing was tough, but I did land one walleye of 25", a few slot walleye, half a dozen small pike, and two bass...one just under 19". All walleye on jig and worm, and the rest split between jig/worm, and a spinner bait. While I hated leaving, I just felt like hell. However, I'll be back with my sons later this month, so I'll be doing some catch up. BTW...a young lad in camp caught a 31" walleye while I as there....I saw the pig in the freezer...it's headed for the wall. Caught it on a jig and a plastic grub....in between two guys fishing minnows. Also, I ran into an old friend who had to leave the night I got there...he and his group did well on walleye up to 29". The French, as a walleye fishery appears to be on a comeback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
can u fish Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 I do not understand why they would have to keep that walleye to have it mounted all they would have to do is take a few photos measure the fish and weigh it and take this info to a taxidermist to have the mount done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
can u fish Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Thanks for the report hope you have a great trip with your two boys the French is a beautiful area. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavertail Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Nice report, glad to hear the walleye haven't gone extinct on the French! Sucks that you had to end your trip early but better luck next time! That weather change was something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Great report, glad the pickerel are getting big and are plentiful. Sorry to hear you were not feeling well. Hope you are now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneak_e_pete Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 What lodge did you stay at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcreekdad Posted June 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Crane's Lochaven Lodge....it's about a 15 minute boat ride from Wolesely Bay. I've been going there several times a year for over 10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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