Nice way to start the 06 season!

[Gone Fishing]

As much as I wanted to go Perchin today, I couldn't venture out knowing the the Walleye bite is on in the river. I awoke at 5 AM to lightning and thunderstorms so we waited for them to pass. Jr and I set lines at approx 9 AM in pretty dirty water by the sand piles and although we caught a couple fish and had multiple bites, we decided to move on. Only went a short distance to the high rise and cottage area and picked up our limit in pretty short order. After that, we played around for a bit releasing fish and trying new tactics. And for you that know Paul, no he didn't outfish me. I had to put my rod down for awhile to let him catch up. OK, I'll fess up. He had 8 lb Maxima and I had 6 lb Seaguar's and it definitely made a difference. Once we switched rods, he smoked me for a bit till I switched my rig to floro. Anyway, it was a fun trip and a great way to start out 06 with a limit of good eaters. BTW, I saw one of our Canadian members, Castmaster. Good job on the fish and a pleasure meeting you. Here is a pic of our catch.

http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/542/41406walleye.jpg

[SteelYarn]

Nice haul of fish ya got there..:D
I really didnt know that line diameter would make that much of a difference. Thanks for the info...
Wally...

[Big Laker]

Nice going John & Paul! I will be making my 1st voyage of the year tomorrow out of Alter. Did you have to use a kicker over there?
See ya on the water.

Dave

[Gone Fishing]

As far as the line difference, it could have been a coincidence but it did happen that way.
Dave, I had the 15' Smokercraft down there today and my 30 hp was in and out of gear constantly. Be back tomorrow! :)

[GOTCHA]

John, where did you put in ? Nice going on the gators..

[Houghton laker]

Nice start to the season John and paul!! I started out by the high rise....handlined for a short wys when curt called ....so headed over to his location....Glad I did....needed some practice jigging.....will be out on the Canadien side before sun-up handlining to see whats Hungry and follow out the morning probably jigging....want to get off the water halfway early and get to waxing the Sea Ray to get her ready for launch next week!!

[fish eater]

Congrats on the fish John! Nice work.:):corkysm55

[Big Bob]

Nice job John & Jr. I will be on the river in the morning, be on 68.

Fish on:coolgleam