Was out for a couple of hours in and around the dam last night and after hitting a couple of spots, decided to move down river. Since, the water has dropped I was using a 1/32 ounce jig and large fatheads. Saw an old heron working a slack pool and decided to walk around him and fish the pool from a downstream to upstream progression. I was getting bit but not sticking any fish so after donating some minnows , I switched to an octopus hook and bb size split shot. Caught a dozen 10 to 12 inch walleyes but I knew there were bigger fish to be had. I walked in a bit deeper and started throwing away from current into slacker water and was rewarded with 16 and 17 inch walleyes.Caught 4 total and then not a bite for 15 minutes. I had enough of the cold and standing in the water so I called it a night. All my action was a hour after dark and the bigger walleye wanted the bait dragged slowly across bottom. I did take some pictures of the largest walleye but I have never put a picture up on the web before...so... unless I have a bunch of time or get inspired it probably won't happen. I was surprised to see 3 different groups of anglers coming in as I was leaving, I thought they were getting there a bit late for the hot bite but what did I know? One of the anglers told me he would like to chat but he had to get to HIS spot before someone else took it..... My only thought when river fishing is NEVER get married to a spot, but to try to be open minded and think what is going on TODAY not what happened last Thursday...just my two cents The Fishin Musician 8)
Walleye... and is the water getting cold or is it just me
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Once upon a time the cold didn't bother us. Remember those days old man?
Here's a link to an old story that proves my point.
http://www.wadauwant.com/wd_journal/vie ... ?f=32&t=23
Some day, maybe, I'll do it again.
I think about it all the time. Then I think of being warm.
Hmmmm, I think that proves my point too.
Here's a link to an old story that proves my point.
http://www.wadauwant.com/wd_journal/vie ... ?f=32&t=23
Some day, maybe, I'll do it again.
I think about it all the time. Then I think of being warm.
Hmmmm, I think that proves my point too.
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