Author Topic: Clear Lake (Read 433788 times)

IAEYE · « **Reply #1260 on:** Dec 13, 2011, 07:43 AM »

Quote from: buckeye24 on Dec 12, 2011, 10:36 PM

Idk for sure didnt count em. Over 100 tho for sure.

GOOD JOB!!!!

grandocg · « **Reply #1261 on:** Dec 13, 2011, 07:58 AM »

WOW good job

CrappieBuster · « **Reply #1262 on:** Dec 13, 2011, 11:51 AM »

Keep it up. We only need 20 more million outta there

grandocg · « **Reply #1263 on:** Dec 13, 2011, 12:05 PM »

think my brother and i are coming up saturday whats the secret? where do we get started, bait, lures etc any info would be great! thanks

Big Blue · « **Reply #1264 on:** Dec 13, 2011, 01:15 PM »

I would go to farmers beach and fish in 5-7 fow.

IAEYE · « **Reply #1265 on:** Dec 13, 2011, 01:50 PM »

You need to find 7 - 10 fow in the little lake or in the channel area. Run small green jigs with spikes and don't fish one spot for more then 2 min. once you find the magic hole you will know it.

grandocg · « **Reply #1266 on:** Dec 13, 2011, 02:17 PM »

thanks for the info!! hopefully we make it up. what are the odds of finding some walleyes? or is it right place right time?

IAEYE · « **Reply #1267 on:** Dec 13, 2011, 02:44 PM »

The 18" eye in that pic had 7 baby yellows in it's stomach so I wish you good luck. Because its going to be all luck. If you want I would look on some sharp break lines you might get lucky. Sunset will give you the best odds. Post your report when you get back. Thanks

dalden · « **Reply #1268 on:** Dec 13, 2011, 09:15 PM »

thats what i like to see..pile them yellows up! ice gonna hold til the weekend? not looking good in the forecast

buckeye24 · « **Reply #1269 on:** Dec 13, 2011, 10:15 PM »

Had another great afternoon on the lake! We caught 130 yellows in 3hrs!! At one time they were biting so good I didnt even have any bait on and I was still catching em!!!

luckydog35 · « **Reply #1270 on:** Dec 13, 2011, 10:54 PM »

Way to go Buckeye!!!

Sounds like you got those yellows figured out.

Keep it up.

Any hot tips?

buckeye24 · « **Reply #1271 on:** Dec 13, 2011, 11:38 PM »

Just keep moving around!

nick858 · « **Reply #1272 on:** Dec 14, 2011, 07:45 AM »

What size are the yellows running this year?

hotrod · « **Reply #1273 on:** Dec 14, 2011, 08:13 AM »

Nice job Buckeye!!!

What were the ice conditions on Tuesday afternoon...hoping to find some ice for the weekend. Thanks for info, I appreciate it as I live 2 hours away.

Keep catchin' them!

igorart7 · « **Reply #1274 on:** Dec 14, 2011, 08:38 AM »

Quote from: luckydog35 on Dec 12, 2011, 03:00 AM

Took boys out from 1-4:30 Sunday. What a way to start the season!

198 yellows and an 18" WALLEYE.

We fished in 5 to 7 fow.

My congratulations luckydog35, truly!
It's a great success. Walleye and crappy are my favorites. I'm SO IMPAITIENT to start ice-fishing.
There are many clear lakes on Ontario. Where is yours? If possible send pm with the location.
I could not wait anymore. I drove to Simcoe last night for perch fishing from shore.
I know it sound insane night fishing for perch but...
I've received set of wolfram mormyshkas recently. I caught 25 perch in 1 hour.

buckeye24 · « **Reply #1275 on:** Dec 14, 2011, 08:39 AM »

Quote from: hotrod on Dec 14, 2011, 08:13 AM

Nice job Buckeye!!!

What were the ice conditions on Tuesday afternoon...hoping to find some ice for the weekend. Thanks for info, I appreciate it as I live 2 hours away.

Keep catchin' them!

The ice was around 5in.

luckydog35 · « **Reply #1276 on:** Dec 14, 2011, 08:46 AM »

Quote from: nick858 on Dec 14, 2011, 07:45 AM

What size are the yellows running this year?

The yellows are a little better than last year 9+. There are a bunch of small fish so moving to locate quality fish is required.

Quote from: hotrod on Dec 14, 2011, 08:13 AM

What were the ice conditions on Tuesday afternoon...hoping to find some ice for the weekend.

There has been a load of water on the ice. I would use extreme caution for the near future!

Be safe

Luckydog

grandocg · « **Reply #1277 on:** Dec 14, 2011, 01:05 PM »

what are the odds of having good ice this weekend?

IAEYE · « **Reply #1278 on:** Dec 14, 2011, 01:40 PM »

The ice is looking good. Not much water on top and the fishing is still good. My friend is out now and they don't have any water on the ice were he is fishing.

grandocg · « **Reply #1279 on:** Dec 14, 2011, 01:50 PM »

hope it sticks around I'm ready to go!!

CrappieBuster · « **Reply #1280 on:** Dec 14, 2011, 02:28 PM »

Yeh ice was in good shape as of yesterday 5+ yet on farmers. Supposed to get cold again so she will stiffen back up nice. Just in time to test out the new lazer pro

IAEYE · « **Reply #1281 on:** Dec 14, 2011, 02:43 PM »

Quote from: CrappieBuster on Dec 14, 2011, 02:28 PM

Yeh ice was in good shape as of yesterday 5+ yet on farmers. Supposed to get cold again so she will stiffen back up nice. Just in time to test out the new lazer pro

New Lazer??? Good Job Buster. Thats a sweet auger. Take good care of your blades remember it is a precision instrument.

anderson_dc · « **Reply #1282 on:** Dec 14, 2011, 03:02 PM »

You will love that lazer pro CB, it screams through the ice

CrappieBuster · « **Reply #1283 on:** Dec 14, 2011, 05:15 PM »

Yeh I thought since the 3 horse weighs the same as the 2 figured why the heck not.. Old one is gonna get a chippper on it and spend the rest of its life reopening old holes.

Precision instruments are always nice

IAEYE · « **Reply #1284 on:** Dec 14, 2011, 05:22 PM »

Quote from: CrappieBuster on Dec 14, 2011, 05:15 PM

Yeh I thought since the 3 horse weights the same as the 2 figured why the heck not.. Old one is gonna get a chippper on it and spend the rest of its life reopening old holes.

Precision instruments are always nice

Great Idea!

luckydog35 · « **Reply #1285 on:** Dec 14, 2011, 09:03 PM »

WOW !!!! The fog set in pretty heavy.

Got out with my brother for 2 hours this afternoon fished 1-330. We don't get to do that enough and the fish cooperated too boot.

70 yellows in the bucket. The fish were a little more finicky believe it or not.

Ice was ok, just use common sense around the holes with running water!!

Luckydog
YTD 343 yellows, 1 walleye

Derek · « **Reply #1286 on:** Dec 15, 2011, 03:31 AM »

Quote from: luckydog35 on Dec 14, 2011, 09:03 PM

WOW !!!! The fog set in pretty heavy.

Got out with my brother for 2 hours this afternoon fished 1-330. We don't get to do that enough and the fish cooperated too boot.

70 yellows in the bucket. The fish were a little more finicky believe it or not.

Ice was ok, just use common sense around the holes with running water!!

Luckydog
YTD 343 yellows, 1 walleye

I don't mean to pry on you CL locals, but I was there from 9-1 on Tuesday, fished Mcintosh and only caught 22 yellows and not a one of them was even big enough to fillet. We drilled probably 30 holes and only had luck in one spot. Is Mcintosh not the good place to fish? I caught better ones walking off Farmers last year and should have just done that the other day I guess. I did catch one 5" crappie in about 6 fow along with a small perch and a really small eye.

343 = 686 delicious fillets! That is awesome!

luckydog35 · « **Reply #1287 on:** Dec 15, 2011, 04:09 AM »

Quote from: Derek on Dec 15, 2011, 03:31 AM

I don't mean to pry on you CL locals, but I was there from 9-1 on Tuesday, fished Mcintosh and only caught 22 yellows and not a one of them was even big enough to fillet. We drilled probably 30 holes and only had luck in one spot. Is Mcintosh not the good place to fish? I caught better ones walking off Farmers last year and should have just done that the other day I guess.

It can be tough when you make the trip up. Sorry you didn't get into any good ones.

It's no different when I sit here and drool over the IGL's and have to make decide when,where, how for a day trip.

The whole lake can be good (all about timing and finding fresh fish). I just go to low traffic areas, stay away from crowds when possible.

You should be focusing on the water less than 9' for the most active fish right now. yesterday I worked 6-7'.

Good Luck

IAEYE · « **Reply #1288 on:** Dec 15, 2011, 08:01 AM »

I would say the same thing Derek. Every time I make a trip out I'll find 3 to 4 different areas (away from the crowd) that are all the same in depth and turn them to Swiss cheese. There has been some good keepers coming from the little lake so there is fish in there. Try going north just out from the rushes. and then try going west. I spoke with the crazy minnow also and there has been reports of some walleyes caught over by the grade. If you go out from farmers and work towards the channel you will find fish. You cant stop looking until you find them. The fish, out from farmers roam over the whole west end looking for food. If you find a good pile in one hole drill 30 more all around it. Good Luck

grandocg · « **Reply #1289 on:** Dec 15, 2011, 02:14 PM »

anyone out today? any luck? hows the ice?

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