[NPIKE]

A long anticapated Pike/Bass trip to Delavan with MRB started out with MRB coming out swinging as he hooked into this 19" HAWG..

We continued working the harbor picking up a mix of bass ranging 14 to 17 inches and pike in the low to mid 20's

In search of bigger pike and a more active bite we worked different depths in front of lake lawn resort but only picked up a few small pike and occasional bass

We worked the bay by Turtle Creek which was pretty matted over so we switched to topwater buzz baits that povided some more bass excitement and a couple big blow-ups... But the bite slowed down so we took a lunch break and threw a few slip bobbers out and got entertained by bass and some gills..Most bass were smaller than this so we moved on.

We made are way to Willow Point where we seen a guy on a dock shooting carp with a bow.. We worked the shore lines and made our way to the Island only picking up more mid to low 20 pike or a few bass.

With time winding down we determained our most consistant bite was with spinner baits in the harbor so we let the sunset where we started the day and got on a mix of few more bass and pike

We got in just in time to grab a Burger before the kitchen shut down and got the weather forcast for the next day. SEVERE STORMS..

Got up in the morning and the first storm front just passed after pumping the bilge out and getting geared up the rain and wind started up. We headed back to the car and after an hr It was game on we hit the water and nailed a couple with MRB starting the day off with this nice one.

But just as quick as we started getting a few the winds started kicking strong and another storm was coming in.. At that point we threw up the white flag and loaded the boat up and hit the road..

We managed 30 + fish but we put in a long day. MRB managed a few of the bigger bass. But we were both hoping for some more active bigger pike.. we also hoped to get in a full day Friday but weather didn't cooperate.We both had some camera issues but I did get a few of these out of my camera..

Had a great time enjoyed the conversation and laugh's with MRB..
Will have to do it again Adam and nail those Big Pike next time.

NPIKE

 

[FishinMatt]

Nice report guys. Those are some quality Delavan bass.

 

[toothdoc]

Thanks for the great report. Like Matt said, those are some nice bass guys!

 

[Islandfisher]

What a bunch of hogs, good job guys!

 

[Darth Wader]

Outstanding fishing guys!

 

[Legend075]

Great report guys. Solid Bass !

 

[coyote]

Good too see the bass still going strong. Thought with the overcast skies you guys would run into some bigger pike, darn pike must stl be a little finicky. Nice report.

 

[Bassman For Life]

Nice job guy's

 

[Rich L]

Nice fish guys!

 

[fishkid]

nice bass guys! glad you had some fun

 

[Culprit]

Great report and some outstanding fishing guys !

 

[twoglasseyes]

Great report guys!

 

[NPIKE]

Thanks for all the nice replies..

It was nice to get out to Delavan once again...
I was hoping to hit Delavan alot more this year and give Geneva a try, but I know these Gas prices and economy will limit the amount and range of my trips this year.

NPIKE

 

[JB]

Those are some nice fish, sounds like that first day paid off. Hey if you're gonna be on the water all day at least you got some numbers!!

 

[spiroh]

Very nice catches.

 

[MrB]

Thanks guys! Arvid, I had a great time. I had some good laughs and great conversation. Go Hawks!
I think if we had some stable weather even on Thursday we would have nailed some more, maybe bigger pike. Either way it was very fun, and we will get that 40" next time

Heres the only pic I was able to salvage:

 

[JORDAN58]

Nice fish guys. Does delavan still have tiger muskie?

 

[Seebass]

I have a friend that lives on the lake and fishes it all the time. He says that an occasional Musky is still caught in Delavan. But, it is still by far a Pike lake. I think that most lakes are either one or the other. I know some Musky lakes up north where locals throw dink pike they catch up on the shore to die. They want to keep the Musky factory's the same.

 

[twoglasseyes]

I have a friend that lives on the lake and fishes it all the time. He says that an occasional Musky is still caught in Delavan. But, it is still by far a Pike lake. I think that most lakes are either one or the other. I know some Musky lakes up north where locals throw dink pike they catch up on the shore to die. They want to keep the Musky factory's the same.

All that is messed up.

 

[Seebass]

I have a friend that lives on the lake and fishes it all the time. He says that an occasional Musky is still caught in Delavan. But, it is still by far a Pike lake. I think that most lakes are either one or the other. I know some Musky lakes up north where locals throw dink pike they catch up on the shore to die. They want to keep the Musky factory's the same.

All that is messed up.

I never said I agreed with the killing of pike in Musky lakes. I just said I heard from a local that is what they do.