MrGiggles
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Yeah, still got a couple weeks to go yet. I was still showing a deep thermocline last weekend. Water was ~65 degrees.
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I have had more consistent luck with walleye from the dam down to Mutton and Sons creek on the big sac, although I have caught many on the little sac towards Masters and Cedar Ridge. I would consider staying at Hawker or State Park, those are pretty centrally located and you could run down either arm or up to the dam pretty easily. I have more luck with long, shallow, rocky points with wind blowing into them. But I ain't exactly loading the boat so take that for what it's worth.
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Found one tonight after a couple hours. Crappie were more cooperative.
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I had a lot of luck in October/November of 17 doing pretty much the same things I did in the summer. But this year, and last year, I haven't had much luck. I know a lot of guys catch them shallow on jerkbaits around this time. Something I hope to get better at. I usually have the best luck during summer, when the thermocline keeps them confined to the top half of the lake.
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Almost surely a black rat snake. Common around here, I see more of those than anything else. I read somewhere that they are evolving to not rattle when threatened, since it gives away their location and they're usually killed. The silent ones get passed on and reproduce. Scary.
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Outboards to avoid...
MrGiggles replied to kjackson's topic in Tips & Tricks, Boat Help and Product Review
There are a couple Alumacrafts on CL that may interest you. I've seen the same thing. Jon boats, pontoons, and bass boats seem to be the majority around here. I've often thought of running up to Minnesota where aluminum V-hulls are pretty much all there is. -
Yeah, as mentioned, it will only show things like a total loss or major repair that was claimed by insurance. Some of the bigger marinas may report to them for smaller repairs, but I wouldn't count on it.
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You're sure right about that. Went over to Cedar Ridge this afternoon. Think I hit 5 or 6 brush piles and only caught two crappie on one of them. Found a few more on bridge columns, but not much for keepers. Kinda expected it to be tough with the sudden drop in temperature.
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As the water cools shad will move up into creek arms looking for warm water. Crappie will follow. Once the water dips below 60 they will start retreating to deeper water.
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Yeah, from Hawker up to the dam. It's wide open there with no wind breaks, especially if the wind is straight from the south. With a breeze like that it shouldn't be too bad. If gusting 30+ you should probably just stay on the little sac arm, it's a little more sheltered.
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I thought it was supposed to cool off in the fall......9/23
MrGiggles replied to Steve McBasser's topic in Stockton Lake
Looks like a good trip. September's been a hot one but I'm glad it's over with. We got off pretty easy for most of the summer. -
After the shower I got on Friday, I've been thinking more and more about getting rid of this low-slung bass rig and getting something like an Alumacraft Competitor with a 50-60 horse tiller, like I wanted in the first place. I don't mind the side console, but with the low sides you get drenched in heavy chop or a cross wind. Heck my little 14' Alumacraft was a drier ride, if you could hang on. Problem is those tiller boats are a rarity around here. Go up north and that's all there is.
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I don't know much about bottom bouncing, but I do see them while pulling cranks. Very rarely am I not marking anything and still catching fish. Walleyes are usually elongated marks, within a couple feet of the bottom. Bass are more football shaped, same with crappie, although they are often suspended. It's worth noting that the apparent "length" of the fish is entirely dependent on the speed of the boat, and the activity of the fish. I'm usually rolling over at 2-3mph and get a pretty good snapshot of them in-situ.
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Wanted 12v bow mount trolling motor
MrGiggles replied to Daryk Campbell Sr's topic in Buy - Sell - Trade
Seconded, where I got my Terrova. They're very fair. -
Went last night and had one short and one barely legal. Found a couple nice crappie on brush but I didn't spend much time trying to find them. JME but the walleye bite seems to slow down during a full moon. Should get better soon.
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Found them tonight as well. Pulled cranks around a long, shallow point in 15-18ft. Had one just over 22" a 20, a 17, and two that were just under 15. The wind seemed to pick up at dusk, and it was on like Donkey Kong. All pulling flickers and a wally diver. This was the only photo I took, had my hands full dealing with snags, tangles, and fish. Layed her down on the golden rule for a better pic, went to reach for my phone, and in one expert flop she went right over the gunnel. So that one got released.
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There an app called Onxhunt that may be helpful. Shows property lines and owners.
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I have seen it in some areas, but not in others. Where I have seen it, it was close to 30ft. I think the steady in/outflow has prevented it from forming.
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If you are trying to advertise your guide service on this site, it is working! 👍 Found a few as well tonight, 7 shorts and 2 keepers. All pulling rogues and flickers in 16-18 feet. Seems to me that the walleye bite really picks up in and around a new moon. Waa catching them every pass, with doubles a couple times until the sun set, then nada. This was the only pic I took.
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12V from 110 house service
MrGiggles replied to Will S.'s topic in Tips & Tricks, Boat Help and Product Review
Any ~1a 12V DC wall wort will work. Dig through the bin at the thrift store, I'm sure you'll find one for pocket change. You'll have to clip the plug off and verify polarity with a multimeter first. Computer power supplies will work as well, although that's a little overkill and needlessly complicated for the task at hand. Alternatively you can probably go on Amazon or Ebay and buy a 12V power supply for ~10 bucks. -
Gauge was probably leaking, or had way too long of a hose. If the Schrader valve is not placed close to the end of the hose, the volume of the hose adds to the combustion chamber volume, effectively lowering the compression ratio. It's why you get low readings when using an automotive gauge on a chainsaw. If it truly had compression in that range, I imagine there would be other symptoms.
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I'm just a part timer, I run down there three days a week for a night class, in Hope's that I might someday earn an engineering degree. The only gripe I have so far is that the desks are pitiful. Even OTC has proper tables.
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Walleye morning 8-21 - excellent for numbers
MrGiggles replied to Mr. Walleye's topic in Stockton Lake
I get a touch over 3 with an 80lb Terrova. Check your batteries. With a 24V system, you're only as strong as the weakest battery. Trimming up the outboard helps a lot more than you might think as well, although things can get a little hairy if it's windy, without a "rudder" keeping the stern in check. -
I just transferred to MSU this semester. Not sure what I think of the place yet.
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A heat gun will help release the adhesive and make it easier to peel them off. A razor blade makes for a good scraper but can scratch the aluminum underneath. Once they are off you can use whatever solvent you want to get the goo off. 3M adhesive remover aerosol works pretty good. It is not cheap but a can goes a long ways.
