Author Topic: First time on Boysen (Read 5140 times)

pathfinder · « **on:** Jan 10, 2007, 08:38 PM »

Any for hints for a first timer on boysen

LT · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 10, 2007, 11:07 PM »

Welcome to the site Pathfinder, you'll like it here...hmmm, Boysen. Yeppers, from what I've heard from my die-hard buddies, I'd keep on driving past Boysen and go to Ocean instead. It's not been this year what it was last, but if I fisehd it, I would launch my gear at south muddy and go way out in the bay around n muddy in 40 ft for the spawning perch and the ling.

4cator · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 11, 2007, 01:20 AM »

Well, for you I will say it again.

There are no good places on Boysen to catch a Fish. It's fished out, and the G&F said that they were not going to restock it until the drought is over. Shame too, cause it used to be a good place to catch a fish or two. Oh, I suppose if you want to catch a limit of 4lb rainbows you could go over there. Ice is bad and the wind makes the place absolutely miserable. But you may be able to dredge up a few. Oh, and I have heard of some people catching a limit of perch, or occasionally some crappies. But that only happens when the fish are biting. Once in a while, an "old timer" may catch a walleye or two. I have also seen several real nice stringers of catfish caught out of there. They caught some slobs last year in January. Oh did I tell you that the world record Ice caught Walleye was caught out of Boysen. 17.42 lbs She is mounted and is located up at the State Park headquarters. Ling, oh yes ling. Did I mention ling??? Holy cow did I catch some nice ling out of there. Course that was last year. Gonna have to fish over in the Green River drainage this year though. Sounds to me like all the ling went over there to spend the winter. Yeppers, looks like Boysen will be a waste of time this year. OH Well, good luck to ya, and don't catch them all. Ocean lake, oh ocean lake, Ex LT caught all the fish out of there, so I wouldn't even bother.

laters

The Cator.

LT · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 11, 2007, 09:31 AM »

Pathfinder, that's the Cator's way of welcoming you to the WY IS site...sorta like a fishing baptism of fire. I guess on occasion, a few fishies are actually caught outta Boysen, but like I said, I haven't bothered this year. I can drive less distance to pitch a shut-out,
Lt

Mooter · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 11, 2007, 09:41 AM »

I'm heading there next weekend for the tourney and plan on doing good. I think if your determined you can catch what ever your after. I have always done good at South Muddy or Cottenwood. Fremont's good for trout and a occasional ling. Good luck. Let me know when your heading out there and I will try to get you the latest report. My Grandfather ands Uncle live in Lander so they frequently go there.

SLAYERFISH · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 11, 2007, 01:17 PM »

Weve always pounded the bos and perch straight out from North Muddy. 35-45 ft of water. Perch on bottom, trout from 6-15 ft under the ice.

pathfinder · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 12, 2007, 10:27 AM »

Thank you guys for all the good info!!! I am planning a trip for one of the upcoming weekends, when is the tourney???

I am happy there is a site out there with this much info and this many good guys, i am looking forward to bringing you guys all the info i can possibly get.

Mooter · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 12, 2007, 10:29 AM »

Quote from: pathfinder on Jan 12, 2007, 10:27 AM

Thank you guys for all the good info!!! I am planning a trip for one of the upcoming weekends, when is the tourney???

I am happy there is a site out there with this much info and this many good guys, i am looking forward to bringing you guys all the info i can possibly get.

26th thru the 28th of jan

come on over we will be pounding fish and beers

pathfinder · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 12, 2007, 10:32 AM »

Fish and beers!!!!!

There is nothing better in the world than ice fishing and drinking beer

Mooter · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 12, 2007, 10:34 AM »

Quote from: pathfinder on Jan 12, 2007, 10:32 AM

Fish and beers!!!!!

There is nothing better in the world than ice fishing and drinking beer

true that!
are you going to try to make it?

?

pathfinder · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 12, 2007, 10:52 AM »

I'm gonna try my hardest

Mooter · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 12, 2007, 10:53 AM »

Quote from: pathfinder on Jan 12, 2007, 10:52 AM

I'm gonna try my hardest

I don't know exactly where we will be but there should be about a dozen of us

pathfinder · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 16, 2007, 12:21 PM »

What should i use for bait to catch perch?

?, I have never caught one.

bohman77 · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 16, 2007, 01:17 PM »

When I went out this weekend it was more of keeping something different in their faces. If you have a fish finder such as a vexilar or a marcum or anything like it it will make thing a lot easier. Once I found out where I thought the fish might be, I drilled probably thirty or so holes over different depths, and once I started fishing I would use a buckshot rattle spoon w/ a minnow head. I would jig it upa nd down and try to pound it on the bottom to stir up the silt. After probably a dozen or so holes and 30-45 minutes we started calling fish in and after my fishing partner caught one, it was on in terms of catching. We could get them on the same lure for ex. a spoon for a couple of fish and then they would turn off. Drop something else down there and it was on again. Tipping w/ spikes (maggots) minnows and minnow parts was the ticket.

pathfinder · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 16, 2007, 02:23 PM »

Thank you very much for the info!!!!
I will be out there tommorrow afternoon

pathfinder · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 16, 2007, 03:13 PM »

Were is the best spot to buy bait{minnows and such}

icemonster · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 16, 2007, 10:20 PM »

Head east out of Shoshone about a half mile. On the left side of the highway you will see a couple trailers and small junkyard. The Guy there sells minnows for $3 doz. He's usually there after about 10:00 AM

doggbiter · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 17, 2007, 08:09 PM »

Quote from: bohman77 on Jan 16, 2007, 01:17 PM

When I went out this weekend it was more of keeping something different in their faces. If you have a fish finder such as a vexilar or a marcum or anything like it it will make thing a lot easier. Once I found out where I thought the fish might be, I drilled probably thirty or so holes over different depths, and once I started fishing I would use a buckshot rattle spoon w/ a minnow head. I would jig it upa nd down and try to pound it on the bottom to stir up the silt. After probably a dozen or so holes and 30-45 minutes we started calling fish in and after my fishing partner caught one, it was on in terms of catching. We could get them on the same lure for ex. a spoon for a couple of fish and then they would turn off. Drop something else down there and it was on again. Tipping w/ spikes (maggots) minnows and minnow parts was the ticket.

Bohman excellent info.
You really pointed out something, I have not been doing....that is setting down the buck-shot after I catch the first 3-5 out of a school......I thought I was just getting only the most aggresive fish out of the bunch

You can bet I will have a couple more rods handy, next time and as soon as they quit coming up to get it on the fall......I am gonna try a different bait before the school loses interest!

Thanks for the heads up 8)

bohman77 · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 18, 2007, 11:41 PM »

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Hopefully these will show up I guess we'll see.

bohman77 · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 18, 2007, 11:42 PM »

I guess not!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'll try something new

bohman77 · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 18, 2007, 11:44 PM »

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doggbiter · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 18, 2007, 11:50 PM »

Quit, teasing with the X.(logo)??
Give us some pic.s and then learn me how to post pic.s.....please!

bohman77 · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 18, 2007, 11:54 PM »

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Sorry in advance if it doesnt work

doggbiter · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 18, 2007, 11:58 PM »

no worky............I feel your pain.....

bohman77 · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 19, 2007, 01:14 AM »

Ok folks I will explain this later, how I posted these, but I can assure you it was a pain in the tush. I caught the 7.5lb brown last year out of Boysen. These perch were the ones that I got the trip this past week. If I had read the rules about the tourney this 13 1/4" perch would be in first place. Go team wyoming. Mental note, pictures have to be on the ice.

Bill Bohman

Mooter · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 19, 2007, 09:14 AM »

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Ok folks I will explain this later, how I posted these, but I can assure you it was a pain in the tush. I caught the 7.5lb brown last year out of Boysen. These perch were the ones that I got the trip this past week. If I had read the rules about the tourney this 13 1/4" perch would be in first place. Go team wyoming. Mental note, pictures have to be on the ice.

Bill Bohman

Nice fish
I am heading over on Wednesday and was curious where you were fishing

SLAYERFISH · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 19, 2007, 09:30 AM »

Nice perch and super browny! Hell yeah-

doggbiter · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 19, 2007, 01:11 PM »

Getting ready to head out, going to north muddy!
Will be in a red chevy with a utility bed, come by and have a beer!

Good luck out there

bohman77 · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 20, 2007, 08:29 AM »

I was fishing off of north muddy, about 3/4 mile from shore over a bar in 38-40 fow.
Bill

bohman77 · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 20, 2007, 11:55 AM »

Anyone going to fish the tourney next weekend?

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Author Topic: First time on Boysen (Read 5140 times)