"Never been hungry enough to eat that one!"
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- That's Travis from Devils Lake Fishing Report talking about the worst case of sandy flesh disease he's ever seen. đ¤˘
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Apparently "sandy flesh disease" (aka myofibrogranuloma) is a rare condition thatâs only seen in walleye:
> Fish look normal on the outside but certain areas of the fillet look semi-translucent, or yellowish brown with knotted muscle fibers. The tissue has a very dry freezer burn appearance. Other areas of the fillet may be even granular with mineral deposits or opaque.
> The condition is not infectious. Genetic and environmental stressors may play a role in the development of the disease.
> Due to a lack of concrete scientific knowledge about the spread of the disease, consumption is not recommended.
> Dispose of unused portions by burying or with household waste. Fish entrails should never be discarded back into the lake.
𤢠Yikes! Or how about:
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Vexilar has a new live sonar unit designed for ice đ
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> You heard that right, the Vision X10 is Vexilar's new live-imaging sonar unit, made for ice anglers! The Vision X10 is lightweight, compact, and built to stand up to the brutal winter conditions.
> The streamlined user interface makes navigating the unit super simple; allowing you to spend more time fishing and less time thinking. If youâre an ice angler and youâre looking to take your fishing experience to the next level, the Vision X10 is the unit for you. Combined with the compatibility of the exclusive Sidekick wireless sonar, these new products will take your ice fishing game to the next level!
And a little more info on the new, coming-soon Sidekick Wi-Fi Sonar:
> The Sidekick is Vexilar's patent-pending wireless sonar transducer. Allowing you to remotely monitor the action from up to 300ft away. Use with the Vexilar Thermal Tip-up and receive flag alerts, or attach to the accessory Ice Base or Mounting Plate. Pairs with the Vision X10 or directly with your phone via the Vexilar App.
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New 'Tour Level Gold' out now đĽ
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I am NOT going to stop talking about this amazing video series â itâs that good. What I would consider must-watch stuff if youâre a fan of walleye fishing. It gives a behind-the-scenes look at the highs and lows professional anglers deal with on the National Walleye Tour.
This episode called "UNEXPECTED" kicks off the Lake Oahe NWT event out of Mobridge, SD. Do yourself a favor and hit it from start to finish:
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Tour Level Gold is doing special things in the walleye world! đ Walleye fishing needed this. Can't wait for the next episode!
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For your viewing pleasure đż
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I just posted a new "Top 5" vid (episode 95) today on our YouTube channel. Big thx to our friends at Sea Foam and Scheels for making this video series possible! We're having a ton of fun with 'em and hope you are too!! đ Here she be:
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1. Jayden Wendel leading Bay De Noc NWT
Out of Gladstone, MI. With an impressive day-1 weight of 29 lbs 12 oz. Keep in mind this is a 5-fish bag and only 2 of those can be over 23â, the rest need to be under.
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And big shout-out to the NWT for putting a cameraman in his boat today and livestreaming the whole morning with Jayden â he was absolutely lighting them up one after another. đł
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> Accurately mimicking the body shape and detail of a real goby, the Gobius swimbait is poured from impossibly soft yet durable ElaZtech superplastic material, producing maximum underwater movement and longevity. Key specs include a split dorsal fin brush guard, bottom hugging jig harness that enables the Gobiusâ swimming, creeping action while always deflecting cover, and a deep, compressible hook pocket that skyrockets your hookset ratio
Theyâre 3" long and come in 3/8, 1/2, and 3/4 oz weights.
Obviously itâs gotta catch âem in lakes with gobies, but did you also know that thereâs a species of walleye candy called the âsculpinâ thatâs native in more waters than youâd think? 𤍠Google âem. Learn âem. Walleyes devour âem.
7. OH: Walleye Drop Committee looking for volunteers...
...to keep iconic festival going.
8. The Minn Kota Summer Sale was extended!
The Minn Kota Summer Kickoff Sale has been extended to end on Friday, Jun 26. Don't miss your chance to save up to $300 on Terrova, Ultrex, Edge and Endura trolling motors:
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WIN A HUMMINBIRD
XPLORE 12 CMSI+
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Yup, this is real life! Weâve teamed up with Humminbird to giveaway their award-winning XPLORE 12 CMSI+. đĽ This fish finder series won best of category for âElectronicsâ at ICAST. The amount of features + processing power + ease of use + at the price point = absolutely incredible!
Takes just 10 seconds to enter below and can share the link you get for bonus entries. đ Good luck!
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Do you pay attention to wind-driven currents on lakes?
Some interesting nuggets you maybe have thought about â plucked from this awesome Mark Strand write-up on In-Fisherman called âMr. Walleye: The Extraordinary Life of Gary Roachâ thatâs for sure worth a read. Few quick, tippy excerpts below:
> To this day, Gary Roach wonders why more walleye anglers donât focus on the shady side of structural elements. And how they arenât more attuned to trends in wind direction.
> âLike on Mille Lacs,â he explains, âyou know how when the wind blows like crazy for three days, it piles up water on the southeast corner, right? Itâs up over the docks down there.
> âSo, what happens to that water when the wind stops blowing? It goes back to level again, across the lake. But now there are currents you can fish. Itâs like a river. The walleyes face into that current, where the seams are and you feed your bait to them where theyâre looking for it.â
> Observations like these come from experience and only to those who strive to work out the puzzle. Thatâs why Roach strongly believes you can only learn so much from seminars and watching YouTube videos. Combining the latest technology with an inquisitive mind and lots of fishing time will always be the real path.
> Yet, as we also know, some people are blessed with an extra scoop of whatever the secret sauce really is. And they think itâs easier than it is.
> âIt doesnât take a brain surgeon,â says Roach. âYou just have to figure out whatâs happening out there, you know? All the lakes are the same and the fish are the fish.â
> Modern walleye fishing wouldn't be what it is without the contributions and dedication of Gary Roach, who's affectionately known as Mr. Walleye.
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âEver wondered what would happen if you forgot to raise your tongue jack?â
- Thatâs JT Babin answering a question Iâve been wondering for quite some time now.... Apparently it just means you wonât need wheel chocks anymore lol:
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Not sure what Chris Rosella said to make this Allegheny River walleye blush, but he better tone it down.
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Have a great + safe Father's Day weekend, Target Walleye fam! đ
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FRIENDS OF TARGET WALLEYE
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Target Walleye â walleye during open water and all species during hardwater â is brought to you by Al Lindner, Jay Kumar, Chris Philen, Brett McComas and other diehard fish-heads like you!
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Brett McComas is the main man for Target Walleye He was discovered in Brainerd, MN after years of wondering how in the heck people break into the fishing biz. He's in it now, but still can't answer that question.... Brett is one of those guys who majored in marketing, only because there was no such thing as a "fishing degree" at the time.... Get him at brett@targetwalleye.com
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