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I'm sure we all consider any day fishing a good day, but, aside from any day on the water/ice or any day with friends/family what would you consider a good day as far as the catch goes? For me, I guess if I target gills 10 keepers with a bunch of small throwbacks and maybe a few 8+ inch throwbacks is good, for crappies, if I can get 4 to keep I'm happy, eyes, if I can get 1 or 2 I'm thrilled. Just wondering what others in this area consider a good day.

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For me it depends on the lake. If I go to a lake I know well and to spots I know well I would expect a higher harvest and would not be satisfied if I didn't catch a bunch. If I go exploring to a new lake or even to a new area my expectations are drastically less and I would be very happy if I have some success. Some lakes I expect limits of good eater sunnies (8-9 inchers) or crappies (10-12 inchers). I don't target walleyes very often in the winter so if I get a few by accident I am pretty happy.

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If my rod bends over I'm happy. If I put back more than I keep I'm ear to ear smiling. If walleye fishing 1 or 2 fish makes my day.

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Having a fun time and not freezing fingers or toes

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I have different ideas of a good day. Most of the time I'm just happy to get out and enjoy being outside and fishing. Especially when I have the chance to take my kids or parents. But once in awhile it is nice to really get into a good bite. If a couple of times a year I keep a meal that's good enough for me.

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Getting back home safe so I can go again. smile

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Can't think of a bad day fishing...

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I strictly chase crappies and over the years (many) I have lakes planned in advance to hit depending on the day of the year. If I don't get 10 crappies in an outing with at least 5 being keepers (10.5" or bigger) I am very disappointed. When I take the time to go up north of DL to some hidden gems I have found over the years; if I don't get some 14" crappies I am disappointed, PB is 16+" so on the hunt for a 17 incher now. Pic of 16.25" caught last year up N of DL in the woods, caught 7 over 14" on that same outing...all released.

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I agree with all of the responses, I think it's about what you want out of your fishing day/trip. Somedays it is about catching fish to keep action but somedays it's about just sitting with friends and a favorite beverage and relaxing! If you go to a lake like LOW, RED, WINNIE, etc. I plan on catching and if your not it may not have been a good day!

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a good day is any day i can get out fish or no fish. bbfenatic that is a nice crappie that is what i center on also mine on the wall are 14.75" and 16" now i have to get bigger. My brother has got a 16.5" then a 17" and a couple of days ago an 18" that's a slabzilla

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    • SkunkedAgain
      All of those Polaris sleds from that era were notorious for flooding and leaking. I've still got a 2003 XCSP 600 Edge that my daughter rides. As you noted, you need to shut off the fuel in those situations.
    • SkunkedAgain
      Yes, but it could make for an amazing walleye opener.
    • Wanderer
      How old is your belt?   My old Polaris 4 wheeler with belt drive was bogging at mid range to top end last year.  Changed the belt and that problem went away.
    • JerkinLips
      Previous owner (22 years and 5,000 miles ago) said it was prone to flooding when sitting for a long time or trailering, so I shut the fuel off in both cases.   Primary is significantly worn.  I replaced several rollers and pins which helped.  I have two used clutches in much better condition that I could (and should) install.   It seems more like when I hit the throttle, but the bog could be from poor clutch shifting.  Will have to pay attention next time and inspect the clutches.  Thanks for the ideas.
    • jparrucci
      Nope, he beat me fair and square, all his.  This weather had been depressing. As it sits now we are looking at a later than normal ice out. I hate scrabbling with docks, lifts, boats right before opener. Also limits some pre opener crappie chances. 
    • smurfy
      👍 when/if i get drawn.....which i should know about june 1 we'll get in touch........both my kid and myself should get drawn.   and thanks.........with 6 preference points............i think are odds are pretty good.............there giving out 375 permits......and since we had yogi and booboo destroy my birdfeeders last spring......🙄 
    • fishingstar
      In those years Polaris was known to put buna tipped needles in there sleds. They get a ring around the seat and don't seal shut. But if that would be the case your problem would be with the motor shut off and filling the crankcase with gas. If your plugs are brown that is were they should be. I wouldn't drop that needle down to the last grove. I would replace them before I did that. I have never had a carb with that setting. Have you looked at your clutches? They could be dirty or have a bad roller.  Does it bog as it's accelerating or when you hit the throttle?     
    • Mike89
      but if he really wants I can change the date..  
    • Wanderer
      As soon as I started reading mind went to needles and seats.  You might want to try just replacing those first?  I’ve only done that once before in my life but it made the difference.  A carb refresh in 8,000 miles seems reasonable.
    • Wanderer
      Good luck smurfy!  On getting drawn, I mean!   If it comes down to it, I know a guy that might be interested in a nice hide.
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