WalligatorGetter
01-16-2010, 11:48 PM
I went fishing tonight and did a bit better than I’ve been. I’ll guesstimate that I caught between 12 and 15 walleyes, three of which being keepers. The keepers were 16, 21, and 25 inches. They all came on my, go to, #9 FireTiger Rapala. I decided to go for the open water bite again. However, I was fishing a bit shallower than I’ve been – about 33 feet versus 40 or so. Being shallower, I didn’t mark many fish suspended like I’ve been. Most were within 2 feet of the bottom.
Of course, I also had tip-ups out the entire time. And, not to my surprise, not a single flag went up. That seems to be the trend this year. Chris hooked me up with some 4” shiners instead of the 5” suckers that I’ve been using, but I’ve fished twice with them now, in two different situations -- nothing. It was sure nice last year when I could usually count on adding one more walleye to my catch most nights.
Just out of curiosity, is there anybody out there who is actually catching fish on tip-ups? If so, could you share some info with me?
Thanks,
Of course, I also had tip-ups out the entire time. And, not to my surprise, not a single flag went up. That seems to be the trend this year. Chris hooked me up with some 4” shiners instead of the 5” suckers that I’ve been using, but I’ve fished twice with them now, in two different situations -- nothing. It was sure nice last year when I could usually count on adding one more walleye to my catch most nights.
Just out of curiosity, is there anybody out there who is actually catching fish on tip-ups? If so, could you share some info with me?
Thanks,