9/22 Report

[lmt out]

Colors really hasn't mattered to much  I used firetiger mostly but caught them on gold, clown and sunrise also.  Today wasn't nearly as good  only had 15 with 3 keepers.

[LoweSTX175]

I got "lmt out's" post on the lake... motivated me to stay out longer and got one more walleye tonight because of it.  I agree it is a good thing when we are complaining about having keeper walleye.  Growing up just getting to catch a walleye was a treat.  I just wish our crappie numbers would climb again.  Good part about the walleye numbers being up is a guy like me will turn back every bass I catch.  I've been releasing 17-19 inch bass with no issues.  Years ago I'd keep them just to get something to fry.  Not anymore.

[fishbait3]

Lowe im the same way i throw all bass back, now i am getting to where i wont keep a walleye unless its around 18 in or better. i find it just as fun and relaxing to catch and release than to have to take the fish home to clean unless i really want to eat it.

 

[LoweSTX175]

Lowe im the same way i throw all bass back, now i am getting to where i wont keep a walleye unless its around 18 in or better. i find it just as fun and relaxing to catch and release than to have to take the fish home to clean unless i really want to eat it.

 

I've even got to the point that I'm anal and want to take the hook out on the fish that others in my boat catch.  I've started taking pride in making sure the bass and dinks get released very quick, lightly handled and uninjured back into the water.  I like to catch the bass just for the fight... not to fry.