Sak Van Hook

[Vollmer]

Went out fishing, yesterday morning. The forecast was for light wind, and nice temps, so we couldn't resist. In all honesty, we could have used more wind. The bugs were crazy! Even with the bugs, it was well worth it. The fishing was OUTSTANDING!

We kind of ran the same program we have been running for the past couple of weeks, pulling flicker minnows at about 2.2 mph. This time, we did find some fish in 17-18 fow, and in 20-22 fow, but the bulk of what we found, and caught, was in that 30 fow range, which meant we were keeping everything we caught, pretty much. Luckily, what we caught was all in that 16-19 inch range. Perfect eaters!!
The water temp is still warm, in the low 70's, and for whatever reason, green colored crankbaits have been our best. From fire tiger, to a green topped/white bellied style, but also the blue smelt has been good.

The water is coming down, continuously, and I really hope it only drops so far. I am hoping to be able to use the far Parshall Bay ramp again next year, worst case scenario, but we'll need some water next spring either way.

I'm sure people are catching fish in multiple different ways. This is just what has been working for us. Hopefully everyone can get out there and enjoy it the next couple of weekends.

 

[v193]

Freezer has to be about busting at the seems!!

 

[Traxion]

Hoping the bite holds up through the fall! Thanks for the report!

 

[Vollmer]

Freezer has to be about busting at the seems!!

Actually almost empty. I only kept 5 of these fish, which has been typical, for me, this summer. I've gotten to where I don't freeze fish too often anymore. I fish enough to eat fresh stuff most of the year.

 

[OL Deadeye]

Went out fishing, yesterday morning. The forecast was for light wind, and nice temps, so we couldn't resist. In all honesty, we could have used more wind. The bugs were crazy! Even with the bugs, it was well worth it. The fishing was OUTSTANDING!

We kind of ran the same program we have been running for the past couple of weeks, pulling flicker minnows at about 2.2 mph. This time, we did find some fish in 17-18 fow, and in 20-22 fow, but the bulk of what we found, and caught, was in that 30 fow range, which meant we were keeping everything we caught, pretty much. Luckily, what we caught was all in that 16-19 inch range. Perfect eaters!!
The water temp is still warm, in the low 70's, and for whatever reason, green colored crankbaits have been our best. From fire tiger, to a green topped/white bellied style, but also the blue smelt has been good.

The water is coming down, continuously, and I really hope it only drops so far. I am hoping to be able to use the far Parshall Bay ramp again next year, worst case scenario, but we'll need some water next spring either way.

I'm sure people are catching fish in multiple different ways. This is just what has been working for us. Hopefully everyone can get out there and enjoy it the next couple of weekends.

How much weight are you clipping on your line if any and about how far from lure or you running 3 ways ?

 

[Vollmer]

How much weight are you clipping on your line if any and about how far from lure or you running 3 ways ?

We were running leadcore at around 180'-190'

 

[Traxion]

We were running leadcore at around 180'-190'

Any reason you prefer lead over snap weights? I used to run lead a lot but like the shorter line lengths of snap weights.

 

[Vollmer]

Any reason you prefer lead over snap weights? I used to run lead a lot but like the shorter line lengths of snap weights.

It was nice, long, easy runs that were nice and straight.
Snap weights is probably something I could incorporate more. I, typically, only use them to run a 5th and 6th rod, in front of the other 4.

 

[wales]

It was nice, long, easy runs that were nice and straight.
Snap weights is probably something I could incorporate more. I, typically, only use them to run a 5th and 6th rod, in front of the other 4.

Thank you for being so informative. Appreciate it.

 

[Traxion]

It was nice, long, easy runs that were nice and straight.
Snap weights is probably something I could incorporate more. I, typically, only use them to run a 5th and 6th rod, in front of the other 4.

Understand, that makes it better. My last lead outing we had up and down contours with a dirty bottom. It sucks constantly reeling in 160 feet of line. 6 oz snap weight changes that lol. But I like the more flowy up and down of lead. You slow down .2 and all your lures are in the dirt instantly with the snappers.