Author Topic: Anyone Fishin The Flats On Tobin This Year? (Read 24607 times)

pcsminer · « **on:** Nov 19, 2006, 08:39 AM »

Just wonderin if anyone here fishes tobin Lake here.

MeadowPikeman · « **Reply #1 on:** Nov 19, 2006, 06:39 PM »

fished tobin 10 days last year. I doubt i will get out there that much this year but hopefull get in at least one three day trip

Meatro14 · « **Reply #2 on:** Nov 19, 2006, 06:45 PM »

Tobins a great lake to fish but I'm not a huge fan of large lakes personally, I'll stic the small remote ones

MeadowPikeman · « **Reply #3 on:** Nov 19, 2006, 07:26 PM »

If i could ice fish one lake only for pike it would have to be tobin.

Hard Ice · « **Reply #4 on:** Nov 19, 2006, 07:35 PM »

you must be after another world record walleye huh

MeadowPikeman · « **Reply #5 on:** Nov 19, 2006, 07:56 PM »

not on the flats, pike only

fishcrusher · « **Reply #6 on:** Nov 19, 2006, 09:55 PM »

Oh baby- for sure will hit the flats for over 30's- pounds that is. Plan to get a couple of 3 day trips in, can't wait- and for world record eyes on the flats- a guy would be surprised as to what will roam there. If I didn't see it for myself- I wouldn't of believed it- since we all know the number of monster pike that roam there nothing should really be in there? Right? I have seen absolute monster PERCH - monster- pulled out from the flats, along with some big eyes. Last march I was fishing a ways from a fellow, taht when snowmobiled by, noticed he had only one tip up set up, and 20 yards away, was jigging what appeared to be an ultra light rod. Later on that day, looking with my Binos, I saw him pull up a perch that HAD to be over two pounds. Later that day, I struck up a conversation with him, and he says that he cathes both monster perch and monster eyes, not very many, but everyone is worth the wait. Again, if i didn't see, I wouldn't beleive it.

MeadowPikeman · « **Reply #7 on:** Nov 19, 2006, 10:12 PM »

perch are pretty common on the flats usually see more perch on the aqua view than pike, just most guys are hanging 8 inch baits aren't going to know they are around, not too many walleye around that i've seen.

Husser · « **Reply #8 on:** Nov 24, 2006, 04:53 PM »

Making my first trip to the flats (hardwater) this year. Looking for Big pike. Any one area that ice fishers congregate? Any tips on presentation, depth, location? I have a map of the flats. Thanks.

MeadowPikeman · « **Reply #9 on:** Nov 24, 2006, 05:03 PM »

I find tullibees work great can get em at DBN in Carrot River, once youre are out there you will see at least one big group of shacks probably two or three groups by jan 1. location is tough without GPS coordinates you are just guessing. a lot of water out there is 6-8 feet some even shallower, if you can find 10 feet or maybe even 12 you have found some kind of channel creek bed or ditch or something. one main spot lots of guys fish is the ditch. 3 years ago we found a sweet hump (aren't they all) 3 fish over 19 lbs in 3.5 hours, never to find it again as i didn't own gps at the time. needless to say i own one now.

MeadowPikeman · « **Reply #10 on:** Nov 25, 2006, 10:40 PM »

any word on how the ice is coming on the flats yet??

Husser · « **Reply #11 on:** Nov 27, 2006, 11:32 AM »

What time of the season are guys drivin on the flats? Do most enter at the boat launch near Campbell Dam? Is the road past Tobin Lake Resort Villiage up to the Walls Flats plowed regularly? Is this a winter option? How far south do guys fish in Petaigan Bay? Does the old river channel to the North produce? Should be deeper. Thanks.

MeadowPikeman · « **Reply #12 on:** Nov 27, 2006, 02:28 PM »

most guys drive on from an old road that runs into the lake turn at the blooms(sp??) greenhouse sign and stay on this road until it turns and heads east then it runs right into the lake. Most of the pike fishing is done right in petaigan bay, i know from where we drive on guys aren't on or near the old riverbed. i don't think the access at the damn is used much as an access to the flats as this would be a long way around, and quite a long distance from where most guys fish.

Husser · « **Reply #13 on:** Nov 27, 2006, 04:57 PM »

Heads east? So that is the road running North on the land between the river and Bay? Does it get plowed? Sounds like you head southwards in the bay to fish? Would you recommend the west or east shore? Any problems with dead heads through the ice? Thanks again.

MeadowPikeman · « **Reply #14 on:** Nov 27, 2006, 09:19 PM »

yeah its a fairly main grid, there's a farm probably only a mile or so from the lake and usually someone plows onto the lake with a tractor, just turn north off the highway at the greenhouse sign and follow the road till it runs into the lake its pretty hard to miss, when you fish the bay you are more out in the middle not really close to either shore we are usually 3 miles or so off the west shore of the bay. you could be a mile out and only 3 feet of water. yeah watch out for dead heads but slush is the real enemy out there with the early snow this year it might be a crappy year as far as diving on the ice.

Water Wolf · « **Reply #15 on:** Nov 30, 2006, 01:45 PM »

Not sure if I will give Tobin Lake another go this year.I went out in early Feb and fished for two days with only one fish , mind you it was a dandy 12lbs. I think I must of hit a bad time, the locals said the bite had been off for a week or more.

I think you can also find whole ciscos{tullibee} in Nipawin's largest grocery store, I believe the owner of Thunder Rapids lodge on the west end of Tobin near the power station also sell them.

Like Meadowpikeman said slush can be a real pain on Tobin along with deep snow. It would be a good idea to bring along a snowmachine just in-case the vehicle isn't enough.

Has anyone ever caught, or have heard of burbot being caught in Petaigan Bay?

WW

MeadowPikeman · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 04, 2006, 03:30 PM »

dec is prime as well as te last wek or so of the season in march, because of the distance this is about the only time of year i like to fish the flas, there are lots of burbot around wards and prudens but have never seen one up on the flats

Husser · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 16, 2006, 09:39 AM »

What does everyone do for winter accommodations when you make your Tobin ice fishin trip? Any updated Tobin info? Thanks.

Water Wolf · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 16, 2006, 08:54 PM »

When I went I stayed at the Tobin Lake Motel, It's right along the main drive in Nipawin.
It has nice rooms at a fair price and a compelementry continental breakfast.

WW

pcsminer · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 17, 2006, 07:46 AM »

When we go we usually stay at tobin lake resort. Vince has to carbins there that sleep at least 5-8 ppl. I think this year we are going to try silver tip outfitters

pcsminer · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 28, 2006, 10:09 PM »

Hoping to make the first trip to tobin on sunday. Will post pics If we get there.....transportati on issues....two guys with two broken trucks.

MeadowPikeman · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 28, 2006, 10:22 PM »

heard anything on the ice conditions??

pcsminer · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 28, 2006, 10:24 PM »

bout 13" last week little slush in spots....and a 6 foot snowbank to get on....sleds only right now

fishin buddy · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 29, 2006, 05:41 AM »

anyone catching much out there ?I would think there should have been some monsters caught ou tthere by now. sure isnt much posted if there is from that area.

pcsminer · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 29, 2006, 07:18 AM »

two guys i work with were there last tuesday and they caught 6 all day ranging from 8-15 lbs.

pcsminer · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 04, 2007, 11:43 AM »

Finally finally finally

I am gonna make it to tobin this weekend sat and sun

. And rumor has it they are biting. Buddy of mine got a nice 22lbs 43 inch his last trip hopin to beat that....i have the hot spot on my gps from last year. Will post pics....espeacially for the tourny.

Husser · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 04, 2007, 03:03 PM »

Are guys driving on the Flats? How's access to the Flats? Thanks.

pcsminer · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 05, 2007, 08:03 AM »

As far as i know there isn't anyone driving on the flats because of the snow

pcsminer · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 08, 2007, 10:52 PM »

gotta love it

And by the way we found ice from 15"-20" and guys are driving out with trucks.
we never found slush but i guess its out there.

fishin buddy · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 09, 2007, 06:18 AM »

those are some beauties alright!

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