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#1 Feb-24-20 4:04PM
- Ernie
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- From: Ashburn VA
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2-24-20, UP
John Lipetz and I were on the water just before 11a (I love winter hours).
We put in at Lander and the goal was to fish some deep holes (8-11').
But before we did that, we worked another area of shallower water. It was very fishy looking...
...but after an hour without a bite, we went to our target area.
Not another person in sight. Just eagles and turkeys!
John said he was going to win big stick of the day but I connected with this one...
The lack of bites had us giddy.
Finally, around 1p, John connected with this very fat 15" walleye!
The skunk is off!
A few minutes later, I saw a fish come up and eat a bug (there was a major hatch going on) which startled me. At the same time, I got hit by this nice 13.75" smallie!
Now we both had our skunks off so we decided to eat lunch.
Other than being a nice guy, John always brings a great lunch. Today's sammie was outstanding!
Ham and Havarti PILED up on home made rye bread from Best Buns Bakery. Man, it was good!
We went back to fishing, tried a lot of places, threw a bunch of lures but no more hits. Water temps started off around 41df and finished out at 43df.
We were off the water by 4.
A good day out but our beloved 'mac River is hurting for sure.
Time to go fishin' again!
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#2 Feb-24-20 4:23PM
- drxfish
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- From: Sterling
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Re: 2-24-20, UP
At least you caught something. Good job.
Always wishin' I was fishin'
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#3 Feb-25-20 7:31AM
- firemunkee
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- From: Ashburn, VA
- Registered: May-23-13
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Re: 2-24-20, UP
Fish on, skunk off, good day! That sandwich sounds so good!
Together we'll fight the long defeat.
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#4 Feb-25-20 10:35AM
- hookup
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Re: 2-24-20, UP
Ernie wrote:
A few minutes later, I saw a fish come up and eat a bug (there was a major hatch going on) which startled me. At the same time, I got hit by this nice 13.75" smallie!
Nice jig
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#5 Feb-25-20 12:34PM
- drxfish
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- From: Sterling
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Re: 2-24-20, UP
Water looks pretty clear. Still trying to finish my boat. Getting close, but the gluing part has me skittish.
Always wishin' I was fishin'
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#6 Feb-25-20 2:43PM
- Ernie
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- From: Ashburn VA
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Re: 2-24-20, UP
hookup wrote:
Nice jig
Don't ya mean SWM hook? Made by you?
drxfish wrote:
Water looks pretty clear.
Water was VERY clear...and cold!
drxfish wrote:
Still trying to finish my boat. Getting close, but the gluing part has me skittish.
You are all in now...wear a mask!
Time to go fishin' again!
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