Colep123 9 Report post Posted January 11, 2023 Hey there y’all, just wondering about the Depths and spots I should be aiming?! Big baits preferences? Or smaller baits? Going in without a finder so just trying to figure some areas! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AddieH 6 Report post Posted January 11, 2023 Super deep lake with some serious drop offs. I’ve only summer fished with minimal luck for lakers. Supposed to be even tougher in winter. You have a topo of lake? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colep123 9 Report post Posted January 11, 2023 Just a rough map I go off of. I’ve heard beside the gorge is a decent spot but then the ice can be sketchy so I’m probably going to stay away from that area right now. I drove by last week seeing skidoo trails all over but still. I’ll most likely be following footsteps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colep123 9 Report post Posted January 11, 2023 Also was thinking of trying out some sucker minnows but I opted for some large frozen minnows instead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colep123 9 Report post Posted January 11, 2023 My guess would be to start on the west side Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snag??? 173 Report post Posted January 12, 2023 Depends on species you’re after. Lakers burbot walleye. I’d be setting out catch everything so I’d set up shallow. Early season last year walked out on burchell several times north end lake and caught more Lakers in 40 fow than other depths up to 70 feet. Fish won’t swim up steep breaks exception of trout. Look edge flat on turn somewhere n or south of lake. Eg. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Colep123 9 Report post Posted January 12, 2023 Alrighty. Thanks for the info! Would you still recommend the white tube jigs?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zackcorbin1401 542 Report post Posted January 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Colep123 said: Alrighty. Thanks for the info! Would you still recommend the white tube jigs?! The question is when to not use white tube jigs? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thefishleclair 175 Report post Posted January 12, 2023 26 minutes ago, Zackcorbin1401 said: The question is when to not use white tube jigs? How about Color tipped white tubes in 4" and 6"? ☺️ Quote Grumpas' Baits Check it out on FB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Colep123 9 Report post Posted January 12, 2023 Wow! Thanks for the update! That’s still an awesome catch. I’ve yet to ice a bass so that’s pretty cool to see!! I’m definitely going to plop a herring down there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snag??? 173 Report post Posted January 13, 2023 & 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Colep123 9 Report post Posted January 13, 2023 Most definitely an underrated lake forsure. Especially one that is so close to town. Very easy access aswell. I’ve heard from people who camp there that the lakers can get hefty. Aswell as whitefish there too. Heard of many instances of people trolling for them towards the west end. So I am hoping that the fMonday morning I go I can see them swimming in buddies finder, and hit something Atleast! Weathers been ideal lately too. Goodluck everyone! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colep123 9 Report post Posted January 13, 2023 18 hours ago, Thefishleclair said: How about Color tipped white tubes in 4" and 6"? ☺️ Wonder bread is my choice this time around. Along with the grumpas jigs lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thefishleclair 175 Report post Posted January 13, 2023 3 minutes ago, Colep123 said: Wonder bread is my choice this time around. Along with the grumpas jigs lol They will be available in the future. Paints on the way! Fire Tiger Smelt Perch Herring/ Cisco Both in 4" and 6" tubes 1 Quote Grumpas' Baits Check it out on FB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colep123 9 Report post Posted January 13, 2023 Smelt and perch are my go too^^ 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thefishleclair 175 Report post Posted January 13, 2023 28 minutes ago, Colep123 said: Smelt and perch are my go too^^ In a tube? Quote Grumpas' Baits Check it out on FB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colep123 9 Report post Posted January 13, 2023 Color scheme for the waters around Thunder Bay more or less^^ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colep123 9 Report post Posted February 4, 2023 Update*** I ended up catching a small laker. Lots of other bites. 60 fow in the west bay 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colep123 9 Report post Posted February 4, 2023 On a gulp of all things Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
