Macsimus Posted April 29, 2017 Posted April 29, 2017 Fished from 11:00 - 5:00 yesterday. A perfect day to be on the lake with heavy overcast and little to no wind (to make me wish I had an Ultrex ). WT 63. Fish depth 6-22'. Caught 23 from 12" - 17 1/2". All smallies and all on the varmint. Had 5 keepers. I am continually amazed at just how hard a 13-14" smallie will pull on a spinning rod let alone a 17 1/2". The head shake of the latter at hookset is worth the price of admission by itself. Heading north Tuesday (dodging snowfalls in the northland) and it will be with a tear in my eye. The fishing has been just phenomenal the last 2 weeks but I'm also going to miss the beauty of this lake. I just can't get enough of fighting a smallmouth up through 15' of incredible aquamarine water. I hope y'all stay dry and have a great rest of the year! Sore Thumbs, m&m, Johnsfolly and 13 others 16 "There was a time that I didn't fish, but I cannot remember it."
Quillback Posted April 29, 2017 Posted April 29, 2017 Best wishes for a safe drive home. I don't get as many smallies on the upper end of the lake, but I agree, they sure are fun to catch on light tackle. Macsimus and Carl W 2
Donna G Posted April 29, 2017 Posted April 29, 2017 53 minutes ago, Macsimus said: Fished from 11:00 - 5:00 yesterday. A perfect day to be on the lake with heavy overcast and little to no wind (to make me wish I had an Ultrex ). WT 63. Fish depth 6-22'. Caught 23 from 12" - 17 1/2". All smallies and all on the varmint. Had 5 keepers. I am continually amazed at just how hard a 13-14" smallie will pull on a spinning rod let alone a 17 1/2". The head shake of the latter at hookset is worth the price of admission by itself. Heading north Tuesday (dodging snowfalls in the northland) and it will be with a tear in my eye. The fishing has been just phenomenal the last 2 weeks but I'm also going to miss the beauty of this lake. I just can't get enough of fighting a smallmouth up through 15' of incredible aquamarine water. I hope y'all stay dry and have a great rest of the year! 53 minutes ago, Macsimus said: I am continually amazed at just how hard a 13-14" smallie will pull on a spinning rod let alone a 17 1/2". The head shake of the latter at hookset is worth the price of admission by itself. Agreed. I love those brown fish. Heck, they even pull hard on a baitcasting rig. Many a time me or Champ188 would think we had a humdinger hooked up only to discover it was a little scrappy, mean brownie. Johnsfolly, abkeenan, Carl W and 4 others 7 Donna Gilzow Bella Vista, Arkansas The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. --John Buchan, 1915
vernon Posted April 29, 2017 Posted April 29, 2017 Man, good for you. Sounds like we were living parallel lives to a degree. I kept thinking of all the other things I could be throwing and different places I could be throwing it but I just couldn't bring myself to leave those dang smallies. Travel home safe and I hope you get back soon. None of us should be forced to leave that place against our will. I still think it has something to do with "The Man". You know, "The Man always trying to keep me down"! Macsimus, mixermarkb, crazy4fishin and 1 other 4 "Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups." George Carlin "The only money ever wasted is money never spent." Me.
Macsimus Posted April 29, 2017 Author Posted April 29, 2017 1 hour ago, vernon said: Travel home safe and I hope you get back soon. None of us should be forced to leave that place against our will. Thanks. Grandson has his first TBF/FLW high school tournament next weekend. Carl W and vernon 2 "There was a time that I didn't fish, but I cannot remember it."
Macsimus Posted April 29, 2017 Author Posted April 29, 2017 48 minutes ago, dtrs5kprs said: Safe travels. Thanks. How much longer are you here? "There was a time that I didn't fish, but I cannot remember it."
dtrs5kprs Posted April 29, 2017 Posted April 29, 2017 18 minutes ago, Macsimus said: Thanks. How much longer are you here? Leaving Thursday. I've seen the old girl high before, so... mixermarkb, crazy4fishin and vernon 3
Macsimus Posted April 29, 2017 Author Posted April 29, 2017 Just now, dtrs5kprs said: Leaving Thursday. I've seen the old girl high before, so... Too bad. I originally thought your trip timing was perfect. But, that was 5' of lake ago. "There was a time that I didn't fish, but I cannot remember it."
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