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Nothing new here but worth a read if you're looking for walleye pointers.
A fishing tale on Lake Scugog
Walleye boated in unco-operative weather
Jun 08, 2011 - 02:17 PM
ALLAN BASS
If anybody has any doubts about the health of the walleye fishery just ask Dale.
Dale and Jenn were going on a fishing trip on Lake Scugog recently and sent me an e-mail asking where to find the walleye. He had never fished this lake before. I gave him several suggestions and he sent me the pictures last week. He was using a sassy shad in the dark minnow imitation colour and chucking a three-inch twister tail grub, also in a dark colour. Both offerings were wound on a jig with a red and white head. They were only out for two hours and the weather was a little unco-operative. But they both managed to boat a fish. Dale and Jenn were drifting the area just out from Goreski's Marina.
I often receive e-mails from beginning anglers asking what lures to use. As we mentioned in past articles, curly tailed grubs will almost always catch walleye. If the weather is somewhat overcast and the light penetration is diminished, old 'Marble Eyes' will likely be cruising, rather than holding tight to cover. They will therefore be prone to chase a bait because their strike zone is much larger.
Crankbaits and spinners may catch the majority of fish under these conditions. After the sun goes down, the big girls come out to play. More lunkers are caught after dark than at any other time. A lighted float with a minnow or grub under it will keep your lure from getting hung up. Remember, abide by the law and only keep those fish in the slot. Return the under and oversized ones to the water immediately.
Many novice anglers also ask, 'Which size is best for this time of year?' Because you are trying to match the hatch, a smaller variety is best in the spring. The baitfish are just starting to grow. To mimic their size, lures in the three-inch category will produce more fish than their larger cousins. As the year progresses, the five- and six-inch grubs are more effective, especially in July and August. In the fall, when most of the fish are eating everything in sight, even larger lures catch the majority of the lunkers. Fish would rather eat one large meal than several small ones. This also has to do with the amount of energy they are expending to chase down their meal.
Until next time, I am The Ontario Angler.
Allan Bass is putting his more than 45 years of experience on the water to pen a weekly column about fishing. If you want to talk fishing or have a story to share, email him at [email protected].
http://newsdurhamregion.com/sports/article/178919
A fishing tale on Lake Scugog
Walleye boated in unco-operative weather
Jun 08, 2011 - 02:17 PM
ALLAN BASS
If anybody has any doubts about the health of the walleye fishery just ask Dale.
Dale and Jenn were going on a fishing trip on Lake Scugog recently and sent me an e-mail asking where to find the walleye. He had never fished this lake before. I gave him several suggestions and he sent me the pictures last week. He was using a sassy shad in the dark minnow imitation colour and chucking a three-inch twister tail grub, also in a dark colour. Both offerings were wound on a jig with a red and white head. They were only out for two hours and the weather was a little unco-operative. But they both managed to boat a fish. Dale and Jenn were drifting the area just out from Goreski's Marina.
I often receive e-mails from beginning anglers asking what lures to use. As we mentioned in past articles, curly tailed grubs will almost always catch walleye. If the weather is somewhat overcast and the light penetration is diminished, old 'Marble Eyes' will likely be cruising, rather than holding tight to cover. They will therefore be prone to chase a bait because their strike zone is much larger.
Crankbaits and spinners may catch the majority of fish under these conditions. After the sun goes down, the big girls come out to play. More lunkers are caught after dark than at any other time. A lighted float with a minnow or grub under it will keep your lure from getting hung up. Remember, abide by the law and only keep those fish in the slot. Return the under and oversized ones to the water immediately.
Many novice anglers also ask, 'Which size is best for this time of year?' Because you are trying to match the hatch, a smaller variety is best in the spring. The baitfish are just starting to grow. To mimic their size, lures in the three-inch category will produce more fish than their larger cousins. As the year progresses, the five- and six-inch grubs are more effective, especially in July and August. In the fall, when most of the fish are eating everything in sight, even larger lures catch the majority of the lunkers. Fish would rather eat one large meal than several small ones. This also has to do with the amount of energy they are expending to chase down their meal.
Until next time, I am The Ontario Angler.
Allan Bass is putting his more than 45 years of experience on the water to pen a weekly column about fishing. If you want to talk fishing or have a story to share, email him at [email protected].
http://newsdurhamregion.com/sports/article/178919
