Spearing (Pics)

[Stiff]

About this big.....

This photo also give a much better perspective on the chunck of ice. See that hole isn't SO big.

~T

[bassNspear]

nice fish, how big is the walleye

[Stiff]

Oh, the walleye....

That's a nice little story... It was 31 1/2 inches. I caught it on Mille Lacs at 11:00 in the morning. People in the shack were starting to drink, making too much noise and I had given up on walleyes, so I switched over to catch some small perch to pass the time... I caught that fish on 2 lb test line with a wax worm on a tear drop...

[Fish'n guy]

Thats not a bad eye!! Betcha it was a fun fight !!!

That nort ain't too bad either. They sure are cool to watch come in to a decoy!!

[bassNspear]

Gota Love it Stiff. Its always nice to be able to tell a story that has some type of weird effect to it. to be able to catch that baby on small test line, is a great story. NICE FISH

[bassNspear]

last time out. 32.5 Nice fish

[frummybear]

that is a fatty 32, you still jabbin those around hutch or is that one of the Cass ones. I am a jabber in the Cloud area but normally have to drive up nort to get some decent ones(30)

[frummybear]

Stiff how much did that one weight it looks like a healthy 31.5

[bassNspear]

Got this one in my metro area lakes. Dont do alot of spearing in hutch. Everytime i drive out to that area, the water is aways dirty. Cass lake is amazing, if you get a chance to go, do it, the small lakes around cass are awesome spearing lakes. Best part is, there is no houses anywhere around you.

[Stiff]

To be honest it was never weighed. I didn't have a scale, the resorter didn't have a scale, I dropped it off at the taxidermist on the way home and I could hardly beiieve that he didn't have a scale handy. I would guess that it was in the 11.5 - 12 lb class.

That pike you got last time out is a dandy - Congrats!

I think I may head up to the Linstrom area in the morning tomorrow. It will be my first time in the neighborhood for winter fishing, but a guy just has to go give it a shot - Right?

~T

[red bricks]

Stiff thanks for the info. I will keep my eyes on ebay. I suppose I could find some ice tongs there also.

Does anyone know where I can find directions for putting a harness on a sucker minnow? Thanks

p.s. it is nice to post about spearing without getting attacked

[bassNspear]

I can help ya with that. What are you looking for as far as information?

[Central Bassman]

Stiff, That is a SWEET EYE looks really healthy, Did it go back into the lake???

BnS I think i can guess what metro lake that came out of !??!

[bassNspear]

You can spear on Waconia...You home waters.

[red bricks]

I saw a live sucker minnow once that had a weight on its back I think the guy used a needle to put a string under the dorsal. He said he had been using the same minnow for about 3 weeks. It was a pretty big minnow. I didn't get a close look at it because it was in the water. Does any one have a photo or know where there might be a diagram. Thanks

[Stiff]

That's how I do mine too. I just buy a sucker pin in the bait shop. Then I just slide an egg sinker on my line before I tie the pin on so it settles right on top of the harness (pin). The pin just goes through the sucker below the front of the dorsal fin.

I know there is another style that goes around the sucker, but I haven't used that kind. This one goes through the sucker the same place that you would hook him - just below the front of the dorsal fin.

~T

[rossthefisherman]

I also just got into spearing a couple of years ago...Heres 2 smaller ones that i got for pickling also...But whats wrong with that one with the big bump on his side? Previous spear mark or what? it puzzles me [image]D:\DCIM\100MEDIA\DSCI0003.JPG[/image]

[rossthefisherman]

dunno if the pic showed up on the last reply so someone plz let me know that'd be great sorry to confuse you all. I'm new to this pic stuff thanks

[bassNspear]

it did not show up on the screen.

[Stiff]

Ross,

You need to select the "Image" option the Instant UBB Code choices listed directly below the box where you write your post. Just select "Image" at the point in your text where you want the pic to show up - then paste the address in the dialog box that shows up. (I hope I got the terms right. I'm really not a computer kind of guy)

Actually, now that I look at the address you have tried to insert, it looks like you are trying to insert a pic that is on your computer. You will need to download a copy to a site like "Photo Bucket" - then insert the web address to your account there. There is a pretty good explaination of how to do it on the top of the "Photo Sharing" page.

If it's any consolation, I completely messed up my first tries.

BnS, I tried the Bear Creek decoy yesterday. It seems to swim very slow, and in fairly tight circles compared to what I'm used to. I wonder if that has something to do with why it works so well for you. I didn't have any luck, but I tried a new lake and I don't think I did a very good job of choosing the right location.

~T

[bassNspear]

Your right, they do go a bit slower and are more tighter, reason i like that better is becuase if you watch a pike in your hole more away from the decoy, 90% of the time there moving away slow. and when they turn, they Turn tight.

The harrnel that you have there is the same one that i use, but i dont use the weight. Like mine to be able to swim free.

Good Fishing

[rossthefisherman]

Try this again i think i got it by following your directions lol:My 2 fish i speared the other day, whats wrong with the one any ideas? [image]http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o252/ross101783/Dsci0003-1.jpg?t=1168835872[/image]

[bassNspear]

ross. Email me the photo. ill place it here for ya. Email is over there <---------------------------

[Stiff]

It's a good idea to read through the "Rules" about posting photos of fish, birds, animals etc. taken in the feild before posting a pic. The rules are also listed at the top of the photo sharing page. Basically, make sure they are taken in the natural setting and in good taste.

~T

[bassNspear]

Posting this photo for Ross

not really sure if that baby is sick or what. I have never see that before. Im thinkin he ither got hit, or something sick

[EatSleepFish]

that pink lump is a winter wart

[bassNspear]

i was thinking a assest

[pokegpike]

Nice pics and stories. I never knew this Spearing thread existed. I must look around more! I'm on the computer all day for work, and don't get to snoop around the web much.

Same Fish

37" I took on 12-30-06. She came in nice an easy, just how you imagine it to be, but so often that isn't the case. I hit her so clean, any further towards the head and my spear may have bounced off and not sunk its tynes in. Anyway, a good way to end my year, with a good buddy in my house with me. What more can you ask for?

[bassNspear]

Nice Pictures. Sounds like your having a good time with the spearing. We have been talking about spearing in here since is started a forum Where everyone going spearing opening day?

I think i got the story's and thinking started there. Its been a great winter to talk about spearing, and we will be here talking about it all the time. Please, dont be affraid the jump in and give your two since in. Welcome aboard to the spearing gang.

Just as Stiff...We are kinda crazy, yet here to help

[pokegpike]

thanks for the welcome. I've been spearing since 1990, when I attended ICC in GR for my first 2 yrs of college, then moveed to CO for my last 2 yrs. I finally got a chance to move back home in 2001, and have been 'making up lost time' in the spear house ever since.