Today’s Top 5
Rock crawlers of the week!
It’s Jake, from fish farm, with a 30″ cash grabber:
> Jake’s dad said, “Bet him $100 he couldn’t catch a 30″ walleye…as you can see, he’s a $100 richer! He’s had a smile from ear-to-ear the whole day and you know what…so have I.”
Lexi M. stuck-and-released her new PB lizzie in Cochrane, ON bottom-bouncing a green spinner. Smile says it all:
Logan P. cracked this 28″ beefcake pulling a Lindy Rig/crawler in 30′. Classic Mille Lacs summer pattern — better sneak out there before the season closes:
Camera stuffin’ a quality lizard caught slow rolling a 3″ Lunkerhunt Swim Bento (dace) — on a 1/4-oz mushroom head — along the weedline:
Selfies are surprisingly hard to do with a walleye in hand — at least this way he didn’t give up his spot….
Walleye big enough to impress Al.
What’s big to some, isn’t always big to others. What do YOU consider a big walleye in the lakes you fish?? It really depends on where you’re fishing — here’s Al’s take on it:
> “You go to TargetWalleye.com and see all these pictures of big walleye up to 34 inches, but pay attention to the big water systems they are coming from. If you fish the Great Lakes, western reservoirs or a handful of lakes up in Canada…8 lbers are common fare.
Jason Mitchell’s dream ice fishing trips.
These lakes all have the potential to kick out your new PB (personal best). How do we know? Because Jason Mitchell does it on the daily. Click here to see the list and read why each one is on there — it’s never too early to start planning your next ice adventure:
First walleye ‘dab’ ever?
Fishing guide Walleye Dan dabbed his way into a fist full of Brainerd, MN walleyes:
Love that Dan likes to keep it fun on the water. Even Bart was impressed with those moves:
Ridiculous zander caught.
Not exactly a walleye, but a close European cousin that grows to stupid-dumb-big sizes. Imagine this thing’s gut slobbing over the side of the net:
For sure gets the blood pumping. #BucketList
News
Here’s a little taste of how the MWC on Devils Lake was won. Think your hand-eye coordination is as good as the guys from Artifishalleyes?
It’s safe to say that Troy Morris is a Jigging Rap jedi:
2. WI: Tourney raises $16K for United Way.
Dan Sandstrom Walleye Tournament on the WI River in Stevens Point.
3. MN: Starry stonewort found in Upper Red.
The invasive species, not the Harry Potter character:
Also Zeebz found in Lake Minnewashta.
4. MN: 60 vets honored at Lake of the Woods.
3rd annual ‘Pay It Forward’ event that celebrates and recognizes veterans — while walleye fishing. Stout.
5. MN: Free waypoints on Lake Kabetogama.
Bob Jensen, host of Fishing the Midwest talks about how and where he targets walleye during the post-summer transition. Great info.
6. WA: All license sales stopped.
> “DNR is offering ‘free fishing’ days until Aug 30 after temporarily suspending the sale of licenses while investigating the vulnerability of its sale system.”
7. NY: 12 year old catches record sheepshead.
Amelia Whalen caught the 29-lb 14-oz (36.5″) freshwater drum on Lake Champlain — beat the previous record by over 3 lbs! Betcha thought it was a giant wally at first….
8. How-to fillet a northern pike w/out bones (video).
Your grandpa will love this.
9. Organize your truck-bed with a LEER locker.
Awesome feature for holding tackle and other fishy stuff you want to grab quick.
Plus then you can sign up for their Cover Cash program to earn extra $$$ in tourneys.
10. Humminbird extreme staff training.
Humminbird provides actual on-the-water training for their customer service and repair staff so you’re not just talking to a manual. Love it.
11. New ‘stealth’ Clam shacks.
This one’s the NEW Kenai Pro Thermal Stealth — a blacked-out one-man shack that sight fishermen are going to love. We had the chance to check ’em out last season…you’re going to want to see this one.
Check out all of Clam’s new products for 2016/2017 here.
12. Smooth Moves seat in action on big water.
Your back’s best friend:
Gitcha one here.
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Fishing Reports
> “Water temps are slowly starting to cool and the walleyes have their feedbags on. Drifting with spinners, anchoring/jigging, and downrigging crankbaits all have been successful. Try fishing in 28-32′ 4 miles out of Lighthouse Gap.
> “There’s been excellent walleye fishing all over Green Bay. Water temps are warm so walleye metabolism rates are high — which means eating is a priority. That being said (with warm water temps) handling and releasing walleyes properly is key to ensure survival rates.
Tip of the Day
Protecting your swivel knot.
Face it…you don’t re-tie nearly enough! And when pulling rigs, a slip-sinker banging against the swivel will weaken your knot over time. Here’s how Lund pro Tom Neustrom creates a simple ‘shock absorber’ to save time and put more fish in the boat:
Quote of the Day
Keep your dog’s poop out of the river.
Today’s ‘Eye Candy
It’s coming…and judging by this pic, the guys over at Eskimo are ready:
#Frosty
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