Bobber Down 921 Report post Posted August 6, 2017 First cast this morning (9ish) produced spectacular results. Largest Walleye my guest ever saw caught. Trolled up to the Old Fort without any boat traffic and added several eaters to the stringer. Surprisingly not as many when it was in the 90's a week ago, but the water flow is slower now and the water level is also down a bit. Windy at times but as you can see in the pics the trophy's were both caught on almost glass like water conditions. No Walleye chop there. The second beast was caught a little after 1pm and is the largest he ever caught. A very happy guest in my boat to be sure. Pics were taken and both released to catch another day. 3 Quote 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
eddylives 99 Report post Posted August 7, 2017 Nice Quote Have no fear of perfection.....you will never reach it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walleyewarrior1980 2 Report post Posted August 7, 2017 nice fish keep it up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobber Down 921 Report post Posted August 11, 2017 No trophy Walleye today but a trophy northern came out to play. 27 pounds. Wife said 48 inches. This one had scars and gashes from an even bigger fish. 1 Quote 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
Mykiss 28 Report post Posted August 11, 2017 Not a good way to hold a fish if it was released......back bone and gill raker damage is probable Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobber Down 921 Report post Posted August 11, 2017 1 hour ago, Mykiss said: Not a good way to hold a fish if it was released......back bone and gill raker damage is probable I sure hope your wrong. I had it horizontal on my lap for the wife to measure and had it vertical for about 6 seconds for a quick pic and a weight check with the Boga. Sure was feisty on the release and showed no signs of wear. I am sure it is fine. Thanks for your concern though and reminding all members how not to hold a fish. Quote 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
Mykiss 28 Report post Posted August 12, 2017 Sorry for questioning your handling of this beautiful pike. Once out of water fish are rather fragile ( they do not have the support of surrounding water) . They should be fully supported with both hands one under belly the other holding the tail....never place your hand in the gill area. Hanging a fish (especially a large one) vertically ( even for a short time) will stretch back muscles and even separate vertebrae in the back bone plus damage gill arches and the connective tissue. The other mistake many anglers make is keeping fish out of water to long......a good idea is keeping the fish in the water while removing the hooks .....If a picture is taken a quick lift while supporting the fish fully....then back in the water. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gsambray 172 Report post Posted August 12, 2017 Remove pike from water, take a quick pic, return pike to brine and set free in smoker. Got it lol 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Castnblast 86 Report post Posted August 14, 2017 nice fish! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites