Author Topic: Twin Beaches Sun Jan 25th (Read 2708 times)

ickirby · « **on:** Jan 26, 2009, 09:13 AM »

Salmon man and I went out to twin beaches yesterday. We arrived at 8:00am and went SW-W from the launch about 800m and fished in 11’ of water for about 1.5 hours and caught a few (about a dozen) small perch with a couple borderline keepers. We marked a fair amount of fish on the flasher that were not takers so we switched lures/jigs/colours/bait and were not happy with the slow fishing so we headed West.

About two miles from shore out in about 13’ of water we drilled a couple holes and then dropped some lines with confidence baits (small jigs tipped with sparkling wigglers) on and not 2 minutes in I landed a nice jumbo. We fished for an hour and caught more slowly but steadily. I left for 10 minutes to give our neighbours truck a boost and got back and Salmon man had caught a perch on a set line with a small salty so we decided to drill a couple more holes and set up some set lines. One pull, two pulls… starter rope dangling in hand I let Salmon man know we’re not using set lines today. We carried on until 2:30 and then pulled up stakes and left.

We ended up with 15-20 nice sized perch and probably as many or more small throw backs. Overall things were slow but steady with a nice 10”-11” average keeper fish size.

High pressure

-240C

30km/hr W wind

Hard packed snow (could drive just about anywhere with 4x4) be careful use your judgment.

36” – 38” of ice (darn near extension time)

tibbs42 · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 26, 2009, 05:41 PM »

ickirby...those neighbours you boosted...was that by any chance a black path finder??? lol

I also went to twin beaches with a couple friends... we decided to drill a couple about a km from shore.. not really knowing where to go considering it was our first time out .. it was 9 feet of water without the ice.. landed a nice jumbo and a medium sizer... then went dead for about 45 minutes...so we decided to head out further onto the lake...about 1.5-2 miles out

.. decided to drill a couple more holes...was 12.5 feet of water and we started hittin bigger and more of them..so of about 3-4 hours of non-stop action...it finally started to slow down about 1 o clock... we ended up staying till about 5... the bite began to pick up id say around 330..i would like to know how the fishing is at night in lake manitoba...anyone know??

ickirby · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 26, 2009, 08:16 PM »

Quote from: tibbs42 on Jan 26, 2009, 05:41 PM

ickirby...those neighbours you boosted...was that by any chance a black path finder??? lol

That it was.

We should have moved when you guys did but we wasted another hour in closer to shore (just enough fish to keep us interested). When we did move we caught fish for the first hour or so but like you said it died off mid afternoon. Since we were getting bored and had no more auger to move and drill we just took off.

Glad to hear you guys did well, and I'm glad we could help out with the pathfinder.

tibbs42 · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 26, 2009, 08:25 PM »

well we'll be going there this sunday... we appreciate the help... i wasnt the driver just for the record... but in the end it benefited all of us... we're just grateful theres such a friendly environment on these hard waters... or else it woulda been a lonnnggggg ways home...well if you ever need a couple holes drilled or the same situation... just come a knockin..we'd be glad to repay the favor

buckster · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 27, 2009, 09:43 AM »

Quote from: ickirby on Jan 26, 2009, 08:16 PM

That it was.

We should have moved when you guys did but we wasted another hour in closer to shore (just enough fish to keep us interested). When we did move we caught fish for the first hour or so but like you said it died off mid afternoon. Since we were getting bored and had no more auger to move and drill we just took off.

Glad to hear you guys did well, and I'm glad we could help out with the pathfinder.

Was out on saturday the 24th.very cold but the fish were biting not bad.had 18 pearch and a bout 40 tullibee.the tullibee were about a foot below the ice.was quite funny.just drop your line below the ice and swarms of them would go after it.Going back on friday to try again hope its a bit warmer.

MNT MIKE · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 27, 2009, 01:16 PM »

Quote from: buckster on Jan 27, 2009, 09:43 AM

Was out on saturday the 24th.very cold but the fish were biting not bad.had 18 pearch and a bout 40 tullibee.the tullibee were about a foot below the ice.was quite funny.just drop your line below the ice and swarms of them would go after it.Going back on friday to try again hope its a bit warmer.

How do the Tullibee taste? Are they worthy for the frying pan?

KIWICO · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 27, 2009, 01:32 PM »

hey tibbs42, i will see you out there as well on sunday. If you see a red dakota with 2 lost guys walking from it you will know it is us HAHA If it looks like we are heading to the wrong spot send smoke signals!!!!

buckster · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 27, 2009, 02:13 PM »

Quote from: MNT MIKE on Jan 27, 2009, 01:16 PM

How do the Tullibee taste? Are they worthy for the frying pan?

havent tried them in a pan.kept about 20 of the bigger ones (13-14).going to get them smoked .will let you know how they turn out.also forgot we had a master burbot aswell was 32inches.

firefighter · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 27, 2009, 04:12 PM »

Quote from: buckster on Jan 27, 2009, 02:13 PM

havent tried them in a pan.kept about 20 of the bigger ones (13-14).going to get them smoked .will let you know how they turn out.also forgot we had a master burbot aswell was 32inches.

Tried smoking L. Manitoba tullibee years ago. Found it too dry and bony for my taste. Like goldeye, whitefish and lakers better.

FF

KIWICO · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 27, 2009, 06:37 PM »

Thats awesome !!! Hope to see you there.

tibbs42 · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 27, 2009, 07:22 PM »

have you been going to twin beaches often....last weekend was my first time... but i think i understand how those perchys work...they stop biting...keep moving

KIWICO · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 28, 2009, 08:36 AM »

I am a twin beach virgin lolol subday will be my first time

MNT MIKE · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 28, 2009, 02:28 PM »

I have been fishing that part of the Lake for many years! Get as deep as you can 1-2 miles out and you will be fine! I have had days where you cant get the jig to the bottom and never mind fishing with 2 rods. Even early spring in a boat we were slaying them. I also use to go to Steep Rock which is about 2 hours north of St. Laurent 10 years ago and the walleye action there was incredible! Now I wouldnt waist gas.

tibbs42 · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 28, 2009, 05:09 PM »

yeah kiwico we tried about a mile out...last time...is was a little slow...we went 2 miles out...hammered...but seemed to die down...so we're gonna try 3 miles out this time..like i said earlier...if they stop biting...just keep moving...i guess a hand auger makes it a little difficult...but just ask mnt mike...he seems to be the know it all

KIWICO · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 28, 2009, 06:33 PM »

well tibbs I hope to see you there! Have a little chit chat you can us emy auger if you want like I said I will be in a red dodge dakota and walking on will have both my home made black tent and my other one pending on the wind. Will be with my father in law. Would be nice to talk to someone else who enjoys ice fishing.

Cheers Kiwico

tibbs42 · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 28, 2009, 06:50 PM »

yeah i might be a little later...prolly be hung over a bit from the gsp and bj penn fight...but im gonna try to make it out there FOR 8-9 o clock... black pathfinder...probably bring just one shack if its gonna be nice out..
might bring 2 yet tho...i got a cube my buddys got another and i got another 2 man...so look for a small village piled together lol

KIWICO · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 28, 2009, 06:56 PM »

sounds awesome thats right we got ufc sat night !! Are ou hoffing it out or driving?

tibbs42 · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 28, 2009, 06:58 PM »

we'll be driving...i wouldnt suggest it...unless you got a decent 4x4... once you get past the first initial deep snow...a km down the snow starts to lower and is more solid..

KIWICO · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 28, 2009, 07:00 PM »

i got a really good shovel haha

MNT MIKE · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 28, 2009, 08:07 PM »

Well Tibbs im sorry you feel that way about me. I hope you catch alot of fish on Sunday anyway!

tibbs42 · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 28, 2009, 08:07 PM »

dont worry mike...im not losing any sleep

Big Dog · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 28, 2009, 08:52 PM »

For all who may be interested in frying tulibee - they are not all that great when fried with milk egg and flour. Too fishy and very mushy - in my opinion they should only be smoked but maybe someone might have a good frying tip.

MNT MIKE · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 28, 2009, 08:55 PM »

Ok thx Big Dog!

tibbs42 · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 28, 2009, 09:24 PM »

have you tried cubing it into small portions and throw a thick breading on it...usually that gets the fishy taste out...ive never tried it though so im not sure...but thats what i do with big northerns...or maybe try with cracker crumbs...or that beer badder...

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Author Topic: Twin Beaches Sun Jan 25th (Read 2708 times)