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    Sad to see this forum so dead.

We need all of you to contribute to make this site work.

  Had some company over the weekend and they wanted to get out and fish.  The kind of company that don't get up early either so besides the high winds we were out in the middle of the day.   Way to windy for the Big lake so we hit Fish lake.  At least we could duck out of the wind a little bit there.  It had been a long time since I fished it and had to read up on the regs.  3 fish between 13-17 which is pretty much my personal slot anyway.

   Was prepared to watch slip bobs,  troll cranks, toss jigs, or slow troll spinner/leech.  We started out with the later.  Orange is my preference on Fish lake but when rummaging for a spinner and I fish a chartreuse1st thats OK.    Within minutes I had a 14.5" eye out of 12 FOW and in the boat and of coarse that just reinforced my guests thought's that you don't have to get up early to catch fish.   That caught the attention other fishermen that up till then weren't in sight, or maybe they were getting out of the wind too.  Not long after the 1st fish I had a 2nd one on that felt good.  I kept the rod tip low as to hide it and well, it came unstuck.   One of my guests at 32 years old had never caught a fish.  Picky eyes on a day bite isn't the best way to fix that but that didn't stop her as the next eye was her's.   She could have been 8 years old by that amount of squeals and excitement and half the lake heard it too.  A while later she boated a second eye that went into the livewell to keep its friends company,  they're going to a fish fry.

 

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Sounds like you made the best out of a bad day and did fine Frank!

I did not fish yesterday as it was just to windy on Vermilion! Canceled today's trip also!

Cliff

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I have noticed that very few posts have been made over the past months. Not sure if fishing folks are not willing to share or if they are too busy catching fish.

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I'll add my brief report for Fish...Fished a couple hours in the morning last week. The slot is working. I caught 5 walleye just under 13" and one just over 17. Didnt have any live bait. Smaller ones on jig and plastic. The larger on a husky jerk. I know there are plenty of fish over the slot. I get quite a few in the fall. I just dont seem to be as adept at locating the bigger ones on Fish in the summer...but that's usually the case on most lakes.

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Son was out there a week ago and brought home a slot eye and a few dandy crappies.  They were trolling islands, no particular one.  BC

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I FINALLY have something to post about..

 Had an incredible day on Fish Lake. I have to agree that the slot appears to be working. C&R 2 unders and 4 overs w/ the largest being a very plump and ornery 22". Ended up w/ a couple of slots and a few nice Croppies that will be enough for a generous meal. C&R quite a few rather impressive Sunnies and Pumpkins as well. 

The biting flies were horrid when the breeze would die down though. Might have to give it a go again tomorrow. 

 

     

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What a difference a day makes. Tried my luck on Fish Lake again today. didn't catch nearly the volume as yesterday, a few overs, 1 slot fish, and some decent pannies. Still, it was a great day to be on the water. 

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This is good to see. I need to get on Fish Lake more often.  Since we have a membership at the club on Island, I end up fishing there a lot. We camp, shoot, and have the boat docked for fishing. Could easily leave the boat on the trailer and head to Fish Lake for a few hours...

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