Tanderson15 Posted May 23, 2015 Author Posted May 23, 2015 During our best times there were days where we would only keep two for dinner because the catch was easy. Sept and Oct we would keep all to keep use thur the winter. I think without counting our best year would be keeping about 350 walleyes. I have been able to hold fish fries for 50 people of my bible study group. Be advised Lenny would only keep 1 or 2 fish as he did not like them unless fresh.
Tanderson15 Posted May 23, 2015 Author Posted May 23, 2015 That's how I pay for my hair cuts. But I'm getting robbed. A walleye per haircut. Also a walleye per meal on the lake.
Vinsott Posted May 23, 2015 Posted May 23, 2015 We have our farm for sale and are planning on moving to Beaver. I'm gonna have to go fishing with you when we move.
Tanderson15 Posted May 23, 2015 Author Posted May 23, 2015 Vinsott, it's not like it was a couple of years ago. It now takes all day to catch a limit of 4 just barely over 18". I have been catching a few 16 - 17" for the future, but the hay day is over I think. I think the 2008 flood gave us a good class, but they have been caught.
Vinsott Posted May 23, 2015 Posted May 23, 2015 Gotcha. But after tasting a walleye I see why so many are die hards. I come from Florida salt water land and never was too excited about eating freshwater fish until I ate a walleye. Better then crappie to me, not so soft. Luckyj 1
Tanderson15 Posted May 23, 2015 Author Posted May 23, 2015 We eat it 2 or 3 times a wk. Since 1983 that is the only fish I fish for, I might be missing out on some fun with the stripers, but it's hard to change at my age.
Amery Posted May 23, 2015 Posted May 23, 2015 We have our farm for sale and are planning on moving to Beaver. I'm gonna have to go fishing with you when we move. Are you suggesting they offer you walleye fillets in exchange for your farm????? Tanderson15 1
Vinsott Posted May 23, 2015 Posted May 23, 2015 That would take all of the fish out of the lake for that exchange.
jeb Posted May 24, 2015 Posted May 24, 2015 During our best times there were days where we would only keep two for dinner because the catch was easy. Sept and Oct we would keep all to keep use thur the winter. I think without counting our best year would be keeping about 350 walleyes. I have been able to hold fish fries for 50 people of my bible study group. Be advised Lenny would only keep 1 or 2 fish as he did not like them unless fresh.I don't mean any offense, as I consider Walleye's on Beaver an eating fish. But it sure sounds like part of the reason Walleye's may be harder to come by is staring at you in the mirror every morning. I'm sure you're far from the only one keeping lots of them, either. Perhaps Walleye folks need to adopt more of the bass catch and release mentality? John B 08 Skeeter SL210, 225F Yamaha
Amery Posted May 24, 2015 Posted May 24, 2015 It seems to me that walleye NEVER get released. I have caught hell over releasing legal 'eyes this year and I wonder how many shorts end up in a grease bath.
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