Dutch01 Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 I know, I know, a thread from Dutch? Who would have thought..... I just created a photobucket account and have to experiment on you guys! Seriously, though. I love this time of year! My boat is new (to me) and I don't have a survival suit, so I put her to bed for winter: Luckily, I don't need a boat to catch walleye this time of year DISCLAIMER: I am very aware of regs, and would never break them. Instead of explaining if every picture of fish or a stringer was legal, let me say right now YES. We had some very slow days to start off but I think we were just over-eager and started too early. They've really been "on" lately - except for last night but that's another story The "supermoon" over my favorite lake: The fish we caught early on were fairly skinny. You'll see a difference in some of the later fish. A true (one man) double header. This blew my mind, I was using a pickerel rig and fighting in a fish. Suddenly there was a big weight, but no real fight anymore. I shined my light and I thought there was a walleye following the fish I was fighting (it all happened so fast). When it was all over, I could not believe what I saw in the net! We get fish like this all the time: That's my bro in law. Our kids are now 12 and love to come with us, even at night, in the cold, in the rain etc they're loving it. The smiles are priceless! Nephew with a huge smile (some spot hiding necessary!): My Son caught a whopper last weekend! A true five-pounder, trust me the picture does not do it justice! He caught 9 of our total 23 fish for the night, and hasn't let me live it down since It was so worth the razzing though, he asks me every other day when I can take him again It's nice that there's a place to make a fire, this time of year it really makes a difference. Luckily I get free junk pallets from work so I have all the firewood I need, I just have to carry it out there. Which sucks. But whatever! It's 98% walleye at my spots but occasionally we get an outlier (sorry for the focus, night pics aren't always easy to take): Sunday two weeks ago, and Saturday last weekend were two of the best days I've had in a while. Due to darkness and weather (and the fact the fish didn't stop biting), we didn't take pics of each fish, but this will give you an idea of how they are fattening up! This is what we kept Sunday two weeks ago (many more were released). Note the giant Musky bite on the one walleye! I missed it in the dark until I got home. I would have let him go if I'd seen it. The fillet's were pretty chewed up and gross. And this was last Saturday in the crazy wind and driving rain. It was a wild night! Last night, I was sure they'd be on. Famous last words. I got a 19" at my first spot, and a 12" at my second. Sloooooow..... It's been a great fall already and I still have two weeks until close at my spots. Someone told me yesterday about a shore spot on Quinte, so I may just extend my season after Nov. 15! I've never shore fished Quinte so I might post on the board when I'm headed and see who will be in the area. Good luck out there guys. Dutch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaf4 Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 Nice report and sweet fish you're slaying them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 Looks like a lot of fun,some good eating there.Nice when the kids want to go !!!!!! Thanks for posting.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 tone z71 Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 Looks like a nice pile of gold ya got there,a nice fall snack too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkrp Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 Good stuff, but do you ever fish in daylight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch01 Posted November 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 Good stuff, but do you ever fish in daylight? I do not! Well, rarely anyways. I have to once in a while so people don't start thinking I'm a vampire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 Reeling them in. Nice Dutch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KraTToR Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 Hey you snuck a bass in there!! Some nice eating Dore you had there... Its been a while since I've had a nice feed of walleye... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 That's some good fishing! Nice to have a few for the table as well Good stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch01 Posted November 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 Thanks all. I'll be back out there again Tuesday night. I can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 You've got some great shore fishing destinations. A lot of great fish in those pics congrats! My shore spots tend to cool off in the fall but the burbot should be picking up soon...do you ever get those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch01 Posted November 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 No, I don't even know if there's burbot in these lakes. My fav spot tends to have bigger fish in the fall than spring, and less fishermen to boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallie Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 Mmmm tasty dinners right there nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Wow that's pretty darned impressive! Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Nice job... Those first 3 walleye pice the fish look really skinny... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Wicked!!!! Boy are those first 3 ever skinny! Great pics looks like a fun spot!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Wicked!!!! Boy are those first 3 ever skinny! Great pics looks like a fun spot!!! What kind of weight are you using on those pickeral rigs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.brock Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 I've noticed that too there, early fall they are skinny, now until the 15th they are chunky. Looks like you've got them figured out Dutch, nice! Makes me wish I was fishing night shift eyes right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch01 Posted November 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Shoot, I wish I could be there every night!. The gas bill is killing me though (it's 90 minutes each way)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch01 Posted November 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 What kind of weight are you using on those pickeral rigs? It depends on which spot I'm at. If low current, 3/8 to 5/8, if more current then 5/8 to 3/4. Truth be told most of those fish were caught on a red Gamakatsu octopus hook, split shot and minnow under a float. One of my spots has a pier and I'll take the float off and "walk the dog" up and down too. I don't use anything other than minnows this time of year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James77 Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Great fish, it's a real treat to get those consistently! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4bassin Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Well done Dutch . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 wow, what a shore spot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANUK Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Nice haul !! Who needs a boat eh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 Nicely done! I would have felt sorry for those skinny Pickereyes! Might be inclined to give them a marshmallow and send them on their way! LOL Nice shootin! HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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