General ideas for fishing this weekend

[tfin]

Hi all,

 

I'm going out this weekend on Winnie and was hoping to get some general info for fishing different species.  I'm going to target walleyes but I'm looking for ideas on other fish as well.  What depth and structure for perch, pike and any panfish would be helpful for keeping the family happy.

 

Thanks

[FishWhisper]

Highbanks on the north end should be able to give u a good starting point, I like fishing that side of the lake because there seems to be less traffic. I like to get to the mid lake humps and find steep edges, perch and walleye can be caught in those places. Have not been there yet but plan on it in 2 weekends

[tfin]

Thanks Whisper,

 

I've only fished it a few times and all on the south side.  I've had good luck getting walleye and a few odd balls but I'm going up with my sister who likes pike and my father that likes fishing without electronics(can't figure out how to use them).  I think I'll give those humps a try.

I'll posts the results.

Good luck, 

[gregg52]

THERES Pike  on those humps

pick up up some suckers don't have to be huge 

[Sculpin]

Another option may be to give your Dad a nice stout jigging rod with some heavy micro braid on it, and a big airplane jig, jig minnow, jigging Rapala, etc.  Those pike will slam into that presentation, as will walleyes. 

Good Luck

[tfin]

Thanks guys,  what depth are we talking for the pike if you don't mind telling.

[slovene]

Most humps are 20-25' on top, give it a try. I have speared some of my biggest fish on the humps, not the bars.

[tfin]

This may sound dumb but what's the difference in reference to Winnie.  Are the bars gravel on the south side and the humps mud? I've only fished Winnie a few times and I fished the south side.

Thanks again for the info.  I'm leaving at 4am and will posts results Sunday.

[slovene]

Most bars are sand, but can have rock or gravel on them in areas.  Some humps are mud, while others are sand.  I have been doing good on the sand humps, while others are doing well on the mud humps. Take your pick of what's available when you get there. Try to find a hump all to yourself, although I think this is going to be a busy weekend out there, so it may be tough!  Good luck!

[eyeguy 54]

gonna be in a highbanks sleeper mid tuesday to mid thursday.  looking forward to it. 

[IceHawk]

Good luck Royce sounds like a blast! lookout marble eyes

[gregg52]

Hey Slovene have you been up there fishing this winter or you just talking from experience

Did you ever buy that new boat ??

[slovene]

Yes, just got back from fishing there again today.  Wow, was it windy!  Yes, I did get the boat and absolutely love it!

[tfin]

Little late but here's the report. 

 

Fished the south side and caught a mix of pike, perch and walleye.   Three of us up there in a hub and pullover so we didn't move once we marked fish.  The perch were small for the most part but had 7 jumbos.  We kept 3 walleye and 3 pike but we lost some bigger fish while using ultra lights for the perch.  3 times I didn't get enough backbone into the hook set and then finally switched my set up.  The walleye didn't much want anything other than a shiner on a dead stick.

 

Hoping to get up again this weekend.

[Glockwinger]

Heading to Highbanks for a couple days starting tomorrow.  I'll post some reports.

[BisoNation]

heading up there thursday friday saturday... should be on the Third River.. hows it been there?

perch hitting on wax worms or small minnows?

also, walleyes on fat heads or shiners?

I only go up once a winter, so thanks 4 the help

Edited February 1, 2016 by BisoNation