manitoubass2 Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 (edited) Well, after a sirloin dinner I was tempted, very strongly to go to bed early. But conditions were just perfect for a little hours long shore fish by myself. I used pickeral rigs(lol) with minnows, set them up on holders and waited. About 7 it popped off. Walleye one after another. I was happy cause still learning this stretch of the river. Its a really boring method but effective. Toss out your line, put in a holder and sit and wait. But the scenery and weather were so awesome i wasnt phased. In about 2 hours i caught about 12 or 14 walleye, all dinks but good eaters, bout 13" or so. As i txted wifey to come pick me up, i hooked a sturgeon! But on a pickeral rig I had no chance. Im guessing the fish was maybe 25 or 30lbs. Got it 30 ft from shore and it spit the hook, bummer. So, i tied my fish to a log. Next thing I know there is a friggen skunk behind me lol. It darts off but its looking for my fish. First time i ever seen that! After the skunk it was a gull. Anyhow it was a beauty evening and a great shorefish!!!! All in all a great day! The bass and pike went nuts about 7pm. Sturgeon too! Awesome to see and just a nice relaxing night out! Edited August 21, 2015 by manitoubass2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr blizzard Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Rick you have quite the fishery pretty much in your backyard, wow if I had a night of fishing like that I would pinch myself to see if I was dreaming lol, I forget what pickerel tastes like and almost forgot they had teeth Awesome night for sure, glad u did not need tomato juice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted August 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Hahaha yeah no doubt. When i first turned around he must not have seen me, he was about 5ft away. Then he ran through abit of bush and went 20ft down the shorline where I had tied my fish off. Luckily he didnt grab them! But i guess even skunks like walleye too??? The walleye on this stretch of the river are weird. I cant figure out any other method other then pickeral rig or a drop shot with minnows. They just refuse to take anything else??? Maybe itll change with the seasons who knows? I really wanted to land that sturgeon man. Bummed me right out when it popped off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaf4 Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 Wow amazing to have that at your back door, I wish! Throw on some 30lb braid in case the sturgeon decides to come back lol I would be having walleye with everything haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted August 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 (edited) The river is chock full of sturgeon but you cant target them. If i go back with a jig and a minnow however ill catch em lots My rod is spooled with 20lb braid but the pickeral rig is only 20lb mono. No chance Edited August 21, 2015 by manitoubass2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 Sounds like fun Rick!!! Shore fishing at it's best right there!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted August 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 Thanks TJ! Anytime the line is wet its a good time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 Neat way to go about getting 'em... and sounds rather relaxing too. Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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