Thefishleclair 175 Report post Posted July 31, 2017 Was out tonight. Little friendly derby between friends. Bite was ok but no hogs came to play. Grumpas' Baits Check it out on FB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobber Down 921 Report post Posted July 31, 2017 Going this morning for a few hours. Looking to hook the wife up with a bigun. What were you offering? Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW - what a ride!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobber Down 921 Report post Posted July 31, 2017 On at 10 off at 3. Banged flickers into the bottom at 9.5ft to 11ft and created a disturbance amongst the schools. Nothing over 18 in today. Hot for sure. Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW - what a ride!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zackcorbin1401 542 Report post Posted August 1, 2017 I was out on the kam today about 7:30-10:00pm I was running a 9cm flicker minnow and my girlfriend was running a flicker shad 7cm the minnow definetly outperformed the shad today. We got 6 between 15-21" in 13ft of water sadly no big walleye today but by accident I caught a sturgeon and I've never seen my drag scream like that before it Bent the hook out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobber Down 921 Report post Posted August 1, 2017 Zack were you using a gps to track your trolling speed? Against the current my speed was 1 to 1.5 and with the current closer to 3. Almost all the fish we caught were against the current though. Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW - what a ride!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zackcorbin1401 542 Report post Posted August 1, 2017 I had the speed on my helix 5 trolling upstream I was about 1.4- 2 mph and downstream a little bit faster 2.5-3 mph weirdly I got all of them trolling downstream. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobber Down 921 Report post Posted August 1, 2017 Did you see the size of the horse-flies at the landing? Huge......size of golf balls. One of the bloody beast's followed me for miles. Had it wide open. Finally lost him at Riverdale launch. Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW - what a ride!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobber Down 921 Report post Posted August 2, 2017 Cooler today. Gonna give er a go. Bringing a fly swatter just in case. 1 Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW - what a ride!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zackcorbin1401 542 Report post Posted August 2, 2017 I might make it out tonight I'm not sure yet but if I don't tomorrow will be the day. I'm Really only going for size now numbers don't matter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobber Down 921 Report post Posted August 2, 2017 Biggest I got today 1 Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW - what a ride!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zackcorbin1401 542 Report post Posted August 3, 2017 She's a beauty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zackcorbin1401 542 Report post Posted August 4, 2017 Went out today in the rain I got 14 between 12-17" and a couple Little Rock bass and a ruffe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amia Calva 23 Report post Posted August 4, 2017 I'll be out at the boat launch sunday morning, will let you know how I do. My last few trips to the boat launch were at night and only yielded some tiny Rock bass (and Ruffe) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobber Down 921 Report post Posted August 4, 2017 I just might see ya Sunday morn Amia. Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW - what a ride!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amia Calva 23 Report post Posted August 5, 2017 Absolutely! I'll probably be there most of the day so I'll see you then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobber Down 921 Report post Posted August 6, 2017 Two trophy's today. One for me and one for my guest. 1 Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW - what a ride!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobber Down 921 Report post Posted August 11, 2017 Went out for a few hours today. Lots of small Walleye today. Largest caught in pic. Pike................well that's a diff story. Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW - what a ride!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobber Down 921 Report post Posted August 14, 2017 Went out today before the gushnucker hit. Nothing big to report. River overlook was hot at all depths. Will have a nice feed tonight. Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW - what a ride!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobber Down 921 Report post Posted August 17, 2017 Going out tomorrow? Bring the rain gear. It's gonna be a gushnucker! Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW - what a ride!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobber Down 921 Report post Posted August 25, 2017 yep..............the ol hook through the finger trick Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW - what a ride!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobber Down 921 Report post Posted August 30, 2017 Went out today. Pretty calm not a lot of action. Video is of a spot that has treated us well this year. I call it Birch Hollow. I will be adding more video's on the Kam as soon as I can. Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW - what a ride!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobber Down 921 Report post Posted August 30, 2017 I have seen many anglers ignoring these spots along the river. Even as you troll under the Hwy 61 bridge there is a shadow line. One on both sides to be exact. Don't pass up areas like this, they can hold fish. Give them a try before moving on. During the hot summer days when the temps are in the 30's trolling like in the video or just anchored the temp drop is quite pronounced. Almost like opening a freezer door. The water can be almost glass like as shown. It doesn't look like much of a current but there is a bit. Look for something different. Look for the shadow lines. Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW - what a ride!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobber Down 921 Report post Posted September 1, 2017 Went out today and rocked the Kam. Some Bass, Pike and 2 Walleye. Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW - what a ride!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobber Down 921 Report post Posted September 1, 2017 Fishing was better today. Lots of Bass. Walleye bite seems to be improving. Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW - what a ride!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobber Down 921 Report post Posted September 7, 2017 Here is another shadow line worth looking at. Places where small bridges cross a creek. In this example you can see how the shadow line creates a resting place for fish. I have personally seen multiple steelhead resting under this bridge as well as speckled trout. They feel safer being in the darker area. Take a quick peek if possible before moving close to fish these areas Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW - what a ride!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites