Valens Yesterday

[kennyman]

I fished Valens yesterday (if you can call it that LOL) . Threw all kinds of stuff out there, but no takers.I knew the weather was questionable at best, but I if I didn't go I would have kicked myself. It was still nice to get out and I knew I had no chance of catching fish at home. I did have a HUGE boil come up right in front of me and man I was pumped. It startled the heck out of me actually. I threw my spinner bait everywhere around it, but to no avail. I was just hoping for one more nice pike to top off my first real year of fishing. Oh well, I can always pray for another chance to get out.

[douG]

A hearty ATTABOY to you, Kennyman. I have no idea how this works, but even tho I am still a doofus on the water, I seem to have more luck the more time I spend. Keep at it.

 

Thanks for your report.

[mason05]

Glad to hear you got out. Soft water will be gone soon. Were you shore fishing or in a boat?

[Greencoachdog]

I fished Valens yesterday (if you can call it that LOL) . I did have a HUGE boil come up right in front of me and man I was pumped. It startled the heck out of me actually. I threw my spinner bait everywhere around it, but to no avail. I was just hoping for one more nice pike to top off my first real year of fishing. Oh well, I can always pray for another chance to get out.

 

I'd trade catching a dozen small fish for a boil like that!... You did good by getting out, and you're absolutely correct about not catching anything by sitting around the house. One good trip will pay for a dozen so-so trips, and sometimes you have those trips that will last a lifetime in your memories and give you the "braggin" rights!!!

[kennyman]

Glad to hear you got out. Soft water will be gone soon. Were you shore fishing or in a boat?

I almost brought my canoe (my only vessel). I would have but I couldn't talk anyone to going with me and they are a bit of a pain tossing around yourself (although I'm getting better at it). There are quite a few areas to fish the without a boat anyway. There are a number of docks and a boardwalk that goes right across the lake there. It's actually a nice place. Wish I could catch something LOL.

[mason05]

Thanks Kennyman, I'd like to check it out before the ice hits. Cheers,

 

Corn Nug

[Clampet]

Good 'ole Valens.

I'ts been awhile, (7 years) since I've been there.

Good to hear you had an ok outing.

[dr_freelgood]

I had some success in there with chest waders and a white spinner with 2 willow blades. I never knew I could move so fast in waist deep water when one pike decided to head between my legs.

[ccmtcanada]

I spent more days gettin skunked that catching stuff this fall, but it was all well worth it in the end. Good on you to go and try in this weather!!!

[Bly]

Questionable weather?? There are 2 answers to that question...

 

#1. It is unsafe outside=no fishing

#2. It is lousy outside but safe=go fishing!

 

Good for you for making the right choice....you'll get 'em next time!!

 

blyght