Fishing Report Burwell, Shoulda Woulda Coulda Aug 29th

[hvyhaul]

Went out with many many other boaters in search of silver and gold.

I've since learned that I should have gone out to 65 ft of depth. I didn't.

I've learned that I should have used 10 colours of lead core. I didn't.

I've learned that I should have used body baits, especially Bandits. I didn't.

I've learned that I should have used riggers down deep all day. I didn't.

I've learned that I should have used worm harnesses off the riggers all day. I didn't.

In spite of all these shortcomings The Neighbour and I boated 15 fish keeping 12 walleye and a bow, it just took us a little longer.

Conditions were great calming down to the extent of allowing a bug assault, thank goodness the winds picked back up somewhat as they don't taste very good.

The graph looked very different, no stacked cordwood everywhere, lots of dead water and spotty bait and hooks.

Ran usual program, dipsys. For a bit got creative and dropped a rigger. It accounted for 3, 2 didn't hit hard enough to trip a Chamberlain and nothing came off the slider. Up out of the water.

Dipsys and spoons, (many spoons) put 12 in the boat.

Water temps 70-72.4* on surface, no probe today.

Dipsy on zero(0.25), 95-105 back.

Dipsy on two, 125-145 back

Dipsy on three, 140-160 back.

Heard the chatter on the radio about struggles and successes, figured the boat was doing okay.

Here's a few shots of the day including the bow with 12 minnows in its gut. ????

 

[Wave Runner]

That's a great day on the water fishing anytime @hvyhaul.
That bow was just a little glutton! ????

 

[Derkd9]

I kinda enjoy my day more when it takes a bit longer to fill the limits

 

[fishing girl pink]

Went out with many many other boaters in search of silver and gold.

I've since learned that I should have gone out to 65 ft of depth. I didn't.

I've learned that I should have used 10 colours of lead core. I didn't.

I've learned that I should have used body baits, especially Bandits. I didn't.

I've learned that I should have used riggers down deep all day. I didn't.

I've learned that I should have used worm harnesses off the riggers all day. I didn't.

In spite of all these shortcomings The Neighbour and I boated 15 fish keeping 12 walleye and a bow, it just took us a little longer.

Conditions were great calming down to the extent of allowing a bug assault, thank goodness the winds picked back up somewhat as they don't taste very good.

The graph looked very different, no stacked cordwood everywhere, lots of dead water and spotty bait and hooks.

Ran usual program, dipsys. For a bit got creative and dropped a rigger. It accounted for 3, 2 didn't hit hard enough to trip a Chamberlain and nothing came off the slider. Up out of the water.

Dipsys and spoons, (many spoons) put 12 in the boat.

Water temps 70-72.4* on surface, no probe today.

Dipsy on zero(0.25), 95-105 back.

Dipsy on two, 125-145 back

Dipsy on three, 140-160 back.

Heard the chatter on the radio about struggles and successes, figured the boat was doing okay.

Here's a few shots of the day including the bow with 12 minnows in its gut. ????

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You did great. Yummy.

 

[Wave Runner]

I kinda enjoy my day more when it takes a bit longer to fill the limits

I totally agree Derk when they come too fast it becomes more work than fun. Also love more time on the water to enjoy. ????

 

[hvyhaul]

I totally agree Derek when they come too fast it becomes more work than fun. Also love more time on the water to enjoy. ????

I don't think the number of doubles the boat has had for 2023 would overfill one hand.

Slow and steady wins the race, but at my age it's only a comfortable pace. ????????

 

[Way She Goes]

The bow we boated on Monday was right full of minnows. Must be stocking up for a long winters nap. Lol.

 

[hvyhaul]

The bow we boated on Monday was right full of minnows. Must be stocking up for a long winters nap. Lol.

Very few of the walleye caught the last few trips had anything in their guts.

I guess Bill and I have been fishing just before the "feeding frenzy" LoL. ????

 

[stomp]

I don't think the number of doubles the boat has had for 2023 would overfill one hand.

Good to hear the neighbour is dialing back the drinking???????

 

[hvyhaul]

Good to hear the neighbour is dialing back the drinking???????

I've been a horrible influence on him, seldom has a beverage anymore. ????????

 

[hvyhaul]

Anyone else notice none of the water was really clear yesterday?

Everywhere I was yesterday had stuff suspended, no "Caribbean clarity" as per the norm out there.

Rigger line came in coated in fleas every time, well the three times it came in. LoL????????

 

[Derkd9]

Anyone else notice none of the water was really clear yesterday?

Everywhere I was yesterday had stuff suspended, no "Caribbean clarity" as per the norm out there.

Rigger line came in coated in fleas every time, well the three times it came in. LoL????????

Sunday Monday the stain disappeared out in 62+ fow

 

[Caseys Dream]

We made our way out Tuesday and were one of the boats having a harder time than previous. We launched out of Bruce but came to Burwell as we like the boatride.

Tried many depths, fish were all hugging the bottom and no thermocline was shown on the graph. Should have dropped the tem probe but was complacent.

Ended up with 7 fish for the day, we needed to get off for noon so it cut our haul by a bit.
Rigger took 3 at 47. Dispsey at 160 out took the rest. None on the 10 colour deadcore except for a small.

 

[Red Hering]

Went out with many many other boaters in search of silver and gold.

I've since learned that I should have gone out to 65 ft of depth. I didn't.

I've learned that I should have used 10 colours of lead core. I didn't.

I've learned that I should have used body baits, especially Bandits. I didn't.

I've learned that I should have used riggers down deep all day. I didn't.

I've learned that I should have used worm harnesses off the riggers all day. I didn't.

In spite of all these shortcomings The Neighbour and I boated 15 fish keeping 12 walleye and a bow, it just took us a little longer.

Conditions were great calming down to the extent of allowing a bug assault, thank goodness the winds picked back up somewhat as they don't taste very good.

The graph looked very different, no stacked cordwood everywhere, lots of dead water and spotty bait and hooks.

Ran usual program, dipsys. For a bit got creative and dropped a rigger. It accounted for 3, 2 didn't hit hard enough to trip a Chamberlain and nothing came off the slider. Up out of the water.

Dipsys and spoons, (many spoons) put 12 in the boat.

Water temps 70-72.4* on surface, no probe today.

Dipsy on zero(0.25), 95-105 back.

Dipsy on two, 125-145 back

Dipsy on three, 140-160 back.

Heard the chatter on the radio about struggles and successes, figured the boat was doing okay.

Here's a few shots of the day including the bow with 12 minnows in its gut. ????

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???Thumbs UP!!??? right back at you on your last photo @hvyhaul ???????? and at times,fishing can be like that sfter reading your fishing post. Those are beautiful photo???s as well. ???? Enjoy your walleye and rainbow fry to you both,my friend! ???????? ????????????????????

 

[Tacklebuster]

I like your fillet station at the back, I thought about setting up something similar. Nice catch, and appreciate the details.