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Raced Fathead to the launch at converse Today before sun up to see who could get the first pass on the good water (he won). I set up at garden and headed south to buckwheat and Thompsons Point.
The early morning bite was for the most part 25ft and up. I ran a small walker dispey and a blue and silver speedy shiner 125ft back that had 4 small salmon on it.

A few salmon were coming on the riggers but nothing fast or big.
Trolled over to Whalens to look for some bigger fish and found some 3-4 ft waves and an angry lake. But with that i found a massive pile of bait down deep that ran from 60ft to 125ft. Dropped down to 70 ft on the rigger and had my first decent Salmon of the day.


This was the set up at 70 ft. BY the end of the morning i had landed 5 salmon that were over 20".
I also ran a dodger fly on the lead 3 colors was super productive on cookie cutter salmon.

Had a great time and released all the fish to grow to 10lbers. off the water at 1130
Heading back out in the morning.
Todd

Great report Todd and change of strategy! The tape colors look kinda familiar!

Good luck tomorrow sounds like a trend is starting.

Very nice!

Ohhhh that sounds like a fun day... Thanks for the looks and the good read Todd!

Todd,

You had a great day.

Thanks for the tips and other stuff today at the launch.

BTW, what do you use for a navigation chart on your tablet?


Ken

lateforwork wrote:Todd,

You had a great day.

Thanks for the tips and other stuff today at the launch.

BTW, what do you use for a navigation chart on your tablet?


Ken

Great to talk to you at the launch.
I use navionics, It was only $24.95 or something like that.
Good luck with the lures and tapes.
Todd

Nice seeing you out there Todd. I couldnt catch any big ones ended up with about 20 15-18 inch salmon and about 6 lakers. Did get a few at 70ft but they were small go figure. Gerry did get a 23 incher over there later in the day.Blue and silver worked good for me later in the day. Fathead colors early were the ticket.

Wait a minute here... Did I read this thread correctly? Did Todd say he was fishing with a Speedy shinner? What kind of advertisement is that?

LOL!

fishing eagle (Walt) wrote:Wait a minute here... Did I read this thread correctly? Did Todd say he was fishing with a Speedy shinner? What kind of advertisement is that?

LOL!

Yes yes I know........ I love Speedy Shiners, Honey Bees, Needle fish, Mooselooks, Hi tech also and I fish with What is working at that moment! I am a lure junky with no cure in sight.

Great pics Todd.
Love the blue and purple on the blades and spoon.

Great report and pics Todd. Love those speedy shiners, and so do the fish.
Nice chatting on the water. Best of luck today!

Todd - sounds like a great day on the water surrounded by great company. Glad the fish cooperated too!

Hey way to go! Nice to get your pre fishing text but you and Fathead left me at the gate, no wiggle room after taking tues. with Thorny and the boys. Headed out sat so leave some swimming.

Okay Todd... your answer is an appropiate excuse. I think I may be in a similar boat as I have a mixed bag of lures too. Just ask my wife... she will tell ya that "I have more than I will ever need or use."

No wait a moment, don't ask her as it is better we don't.

Looks like good couple days of fishing for you. With this great weather & conditions, I'm glad your sharing stories and reports for those of us putting in hours. I was working on Shelburne point today with a calm lake view, drooling... Last week I noticed that wall of bait you were talking about between 60-125 and lowered away. No takers and wondered whether it was a smart move or not. At the time it was a move. I'll give it another go 'round next time. Keep the reports coming.