Main Lake Walleyes Early Ice

[Bryan P]

I Headed back up to the big pond last weekend but this time I fished the main lake instead of the bay. I parked on the west side and walked out to first break. Had 5-7" of ice. I setup in about 13' and got one nice walleye first thing then dropped the camera down and had tons of visitors but no takers. Was pretty fun morning seeing them come in and their behavior but also frustrating lol. I'll be back this weekend for redemption. 

 

 

 

[eyeguy 54]

Nice video. Fun seeing those eyes

[DonkeyHodey]

Wow!

(what is the camera you are using?  That is amazing clarity!  (Is it still that clear in deeper water/thicker ice?))

[Sculpin]

The water clarity is one of the challenges of getting those eyes to bite, especially in the somewhat shallow water.

Keep at em Bryan, nice video.

[Bryan P]

@eyeguy 54 Thanks. Ya was cool to seem them on camera like that. Been awhile since had that much walleye action in short time. 

[Bryan P]

@DonkeyHodey Aqua Vu Revolution 5.0 Pro.  The camera does have great clarity but its more the lake then the camera that makes it clear. Mille lacs is a great lake for camera, very clear. And yes deeper you go usually grainier it will get but this lake I can see 20-30 ft just fine. 

[Bryan P]

@Sculpin Thanks! Yes, water is so clear which is great for camera but makes tough bite. Crazy every time I drop the camera down its just zebra mussels. Always like what the heck do they feed on,  looks like barren waste land.  Sad. 

Edited December 17, 2019 by Bryan P

[gim]

The clear water is a result of improved septic systems around the lake and obviously the explosion of zebra mussels that have filtered the water.  Not good for walleye population, but obviously better for using an underwater camera.  The increased water clarity has played a big role as to why the smallmouth bass and pike populations have increased too.

[Patrick Bennett]

When are you going this weekend, I would love to meet up with you and get on some eyes!!!