Author Topic: Blackstrap 2014-2015 (Read 41998 times)

Iceman Ox · « **Reply #240 on:** Jan 30, 2015, 09:06 PM »

Thanks for the info darrenf442! Another person told me to try at evans road and also at the north end between the boat launches. I have a sonar and all the other goodies so regardless of where i end up it is sure to be a great day on the ice.

wally wacker · « **Reply #241 on:** Jan 31, 2015, 09:39 PM »

we"ve fished evans rd 3 times the last two weeks and found the best fish were on the flats just off the ditch in about 22 ft with 4 tipups out each morning or evening we picked up 6 jacks between 3 to 5.5 pounds each day saw some walleye and caught a few small perch but the northerns were the ones cooperating

corney · « **Reply #242 on:** Feb 01, 2015, 06:55 AM »

Quote from: saskbucks on Jan 30, 2015, 03:06 PM

What's it like to drive on at the north end? Can it be done safely in a car or van? Thanks.

The worst part is the ice heave where you get on the lake at the unofficial boat launch. If you figure you can get over that you should be good.

gman51 · « **Reply #243 on:** Feb 04, 2015, 08:07 AM »

pretty decent fishing the last couple days at the strap.decided to set up in an area that is kinda my favorite over the years. been doing the afternoon/evening and has been fairly productive on the walleyes. both days were mostly keeping warm in the flip especially last night that wind was brutal.both trips saw a handful of marks in the afternoon and a few pike. 2 of the pike did cost me some hardware.

that's the game we play. from 5:30 til 7 the walleyes were very active both nights. was catching on the jigging rod and on the dead stick (bobber) beside me.caught maybe 5 or 6 that were borderline keepers and 1 at 2lbs the rest were 1 lb and under and lots of them. and of course some pike..looking forward to Thursday.

basdif · « **Reply #244 on:** Feb 05, 2015, 11:12 AM »

Hi everyone. I've only been on the strap twice this year. Both for short periods of time on the north end with no luck. I'm thinking about trying the south end this weekend. Is it easy enough to drive onto the west side of Evan's road in a stock Tacoma? Or should I go to the Provincial park side? Thanks.

BigJumb · « **Reply #245 on:** Feb 05, 2015, 12:06 PM »

Not sure what access is like now. But after this storm starting tonight into this weekend there's definitely going to be a bit more snow again 10-20 cm with big wind. Drifts will be back. I would drive to the boat launch 6 min further and easy off and on.

basdif · « **Reply #246 on:** Feb 05, 2015, 02:15 PM »

Thanks BigJumb. So it's accessible but depends on the conditions. An extra 6 minutes to a better access point beats 10-20 minutes digging out of the snow.

Yaholnitsky · « **Reply #247 on:** Feb 06, 2015, 07:19 AM »

heard from a friend that lives in shields that there was a 30 lb jumbo pike pulled from the strap yesterday, anyone3 have pictures? heard it was on facebook

engineman · « **Reply #248 on:** Feb 06, 2015, 08:28 AM »

That pike was posted on FB as coming from dief!!

Tech By Trade · « **Reply #249 on:** Feb 06, 2015, 08:52 AM »

Thinking I might go and check out the strap tomorrow. Probably to the north end. First time out this year. Just fired up the auger last night, started third pull, no service. Same Aspen in it from last year, good stuff. A good sign. Put the batteries on the charger for the flasher and the camera last night. Going to fill my 10lbs propane tank up on the way out. Any hints on what they are going after? Last couple years have been Hali's with a meal worm for perch, as for pike I usually throw on a smelt on my tip up and let it sit.

gman51 · « **Reply #250 on:** Feb 06, 2015, 11:12 AM »

more of the same last night lots of smaller eyes 1 lb and under. did manage to view a larger pike cruising by guessing around 15 lb. its been a few trips now in the same area good for numbers and the odd keeper. have an area where i was catching some nice perch last year. that will be the next trip see if they are around there again.

saskbucks · « **Reply #251 on:** Feb 08, 2015, 09:28 PM »

Out today 2-6:30. One walleye. Marked quite a few fish but they weren't hungry.
Still had a great time with my buddy.

basdif · « **Reply #252 on:** Feb 09, 2015, 11:57 AM »

I was out on the north end on Sunday between 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Caught two very small walleye around 8:00 a.m. Moved around a bit looking for bigger fish. Caught a 2.5lbs pike at around 1:00 p.m. Saw fish on the sonar throughout the day and missed a few nibbles. Not a bad day in my opinion (no skunk).

gman51 · « **Reply #253 on:** Feb 10, 2015, 08:30 AM »

fairly steady on marking and catching those smaller eyes again yesterday.caught 1 keeper 16" let it go. great area for keeping your interest. think i will give it a few more trips in that area. have a good feeling seeing lots of small targets got to believe the bigger ones aren't far behind.

gman51 · « **Reply #254 on:** Feb 11, 2015, 08:35 AM »

set up last night and tried in shallower water 14' on the flat just before the drop off to 23'.nothing going on in the shallows walked holes for the last hour marked a few but that was it.not a whole bunch of movement.nice temps for Thursday should be a good day for moving around hole hoping.

Fishboss · « **Reply #255 on:** Feb 12, 2015, 10:00 PM »

Anyone ever try fishing the far south end? Where lots fish from shore in summer.

ToonFisher · « **Reply #256 on:** Feb 12, 2015, 10:28 PM »

Quote from: Fishboss on Feb 12, 2015, 10:00 PM

Anyone ever try fishing the far south end? Where lots fish from shore in summer.

Good for the first month of ice. It has died down.

Fishboss · « **Reply #257 on:** Feb 12, 2015, 10:41 PM »

Isn't that the story with the entire lake?

ToonFisher · « **Reply #258 on:** Feb 12, 2015, 11:06 PM »

Better for deeper part of the lake.

gman51 · « **Reply #259 on:** Feb 13, 2015, 07:44 AM »

it all depends on where and how you fish. the bite is slow you wont catch to many midday. been like that as far as i can remember .IMO you got to be mobile to catch numbers morning and evening.

saskbucks · « **Reply #260 on:** Feb 13, 2015, 03:51 PM »

Ripnflutter and I met up last night for a few hours. Very quiet until around sundown. We started marking a few fish. I was able to ice a couple walleyes. He had a good one on but no luck. Fun to be out. As I got back to my vehicle the sky was clear and the stars shone bright. Was able to wish upon a falling star before driving back home. Always nice to get out and even better to meet up with friends.

adipose · « **Reply #261 on:** Feb 14, 2015, 07:01 PM »

nice...i hav'nt wished apon a falling star for some time now.

corney · « **Reply #262 on:** Feb 15, 2015, 05:54 AM »

Didn't see many out in the wind and blowing snow yesterday?

arron · « **Reply #263 on:** Feb 15, 2015, 09:13 AM »

Can a guy get on the ice at north end or is the ranp all blown in

corney · « **Reply #264 on:** Feb 16, 2015, 08:54 AM »

Bunch of vehicles on the lake yesterday and today so I can only assume they are coming in through the boat ramp. Just saw a truck pulling a trailer going south on the lake.

ryder29 · « **Reply #265 on:** Feb 16, 2015, 06:54 PM »

The North end launch is good to go. It was blown in a bit but there was enough traffic going through to make a decent path.

saskbucks · « **Reply #266 on:** Feb 21, 2015, 07:24 AM »

Finally connected on some fish. A bud and I had some good action just after 4 while hole hopping a bit. 23 FOW. Ended up with 5 walleye(kept 3), 3 pike (one on the flag) and 3 perch. Hopefully they are starting to feed a bit more now.

wally wacker · « **Reply #267 on:** Feb 21, 2015, 10:46 PM »

we've been fishing evans road this last few weeks and found that if you're not set up by daybreak or there at dusk you're wasting your time. the 2hour window def. applies by 930 in the morning the fish are gone off the road and don't return till 4ish the odd northern will cruise through but no walleye. I found that the bottom of the ditch has produced better then the top this year

saskbucks · « **Reply #268 on:** Feb 22, 2015, 11:22 AM »

I have found this as well. Not much action at all until right near dusk. I haven't been out in the morning to fish before sunrise though

gman51 · « **Reply #269 on:** Feb 24, 2015, 08:35 AM »

beautiful evening last night set up out in front of the hill. marked some more decent targets but man they were just not interested last night. managed a couple smaller eyes, no perch or pike. getting pretty sketchy driving especially on and off the approaches more snow on the way. still OK with a 4x4 but 2 wheel drive cars mini vans with no clearance will get hung up.

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