Well hit the Red again today. Started fishing by 7:30 am, Blue Igloo just beat us by minutes to the river
. So we walked down and talked to Blue for a bit then went about setting up. Nice seeing you man! We were set-up just before sun-up. We started off in 20 FOW, First half hour went by with nothing on the flasher. Then I got a 20" Burbot, my first Burbot ever! Good way to start the day. Another hour went by with no other fish caught so we moved up on to a Sand Bar, water depth varied from 12 to 14.5 FOW. FOUND EM! Dropped the Humminbirds down and were marking fish instantly! Caught 2 right away then another. Time to drag the Shelters over. Drill some holes for the Shelters, and get everything set-up. Here we go, By this time it is 9:00 am. As I am setting up my Clam I look over at my dead rod to see it down and pointing down towards the hole! So Jiffy goes sprinting across the ice! I take a quick look on the flasher to see a big red mark. Grab my rod and there is weight so I set the hook!
My rod doubles over and I know exactly what I have on. I fight her for a bit and then she gets to bottom of the hole. MONSTER! I tried to get her turned right but she let go to soon. So once again I lose a Monster Green.
By this time others were moving from the deep water and two groups came up onto the sand bar. and the groups that did caught Greens aswell! The Walleyes were deffinetly schooling on the Sand Bar. Anyway, We get our tents set up and have instant action! I lost 5 eater greens one a bigger one after the Monster, all lost right at the hole (not my day) the 6th Green I landed and it was 17"er, nice! (released him due to growths) In between the Greens I also caught a bunch of Saugers (some nice ones 14+"). My dad Lost 2 nice Greens and caught 2 eaters and a bunch of Saugers.
All in all a great day! Now we found a spot where we know the Walleyes feed in the Morning (I know where I am going first thing next time). Once again nice seing you Blue Igloo.
Buckshot Spoons seemed to work the best, Salties for Bait.
Caught right around 20 fish and lost way to many to count. Would of had two limits of eater eyes but the fish would pop off right at the hole (happened lots today).
Merry Christmas everyone..... Tightlines .....