View Full Version : The Lakers Couldn't Hide! 11/20/19
MudCat08
11-20-2019, 03:43 PM
After one year of hunting them at the valley, I can finally cross Lake Trout off the list! (4 species left)
Caught a few SM Bass as bonus today while searching for the Laker. One was a chunky 2lber. Wind was blowing a little, it was cold but perseverance paid off!
Lures used were keitech swimbaits and the Binsky bladebait.
Also attaching photos of catches from my trip to the valley from last week - a nice rainbow trout and LM bass.
That makes 1 rainbow, 2 LM, 1SM, 1 Rock Bass from last week and 1 Lake Trout, 5 SM Bass from today. All fish were released to become future trophies. Lake Trout have their spawning season right now.
Harsh conditions but it was great fun!
akoop
11-20-2019, 04:02 PM
Congrats on crossing a laker off your list!
thmyorke1
11-20-2019, 04:34 PM
Nice, which species remain? I hope bridle shiner is on that list :D
MudCat08
11-20-2019, 04:42 PM
Nice, which species remain? I hope bridle shiner is on that list :D
Thanks fellas, it was an adventure. Sometimes very frustrating, getting skunked from time to time!
The last 4 are Snakehead, Bowfin, White crappie, and Muskellunge.
If I come across lesser known fish like the bridle shiner, redfin pick, etc. they will be a great bonus!
Hookmanski
11-21-2019, 11:22 AM
I'm dying to cross the lake trout off my list! Awesome job man, and awesome bonus fish as well:D
Esox Luciano
11-21-2019, 01:00 PM
That's a decent pot of fish right there! I've still got a few on my list that need to be tended to, congrats on getting another checked off of yours!!
Mikey topaz
11-21-2019, 02:30 PM
Now is a great time for lakers jiggin, you hit it spot on man good job!
MudCat08
11-21-2019, 09:54 PM
Thanks all! I couldn't have done it without all the great info, reports, and advice from all the experienced anglers of this forum :D
That's a decent pot of fish right there! I've still got a few on my list that need to be tended to, congrats on getting another checked off of yours!!
I was amazed to even see that much fish considering most of the time I get skunked at this reservoir!
Which species do you still have to find, Esox?
Skunk City
11-21-2019, 10:31 PM
Nice colors on that laker!
ALK11
11-22-2019, 11:16 AM
Nice day and beautiful fish. What do you mean four species left? What are you trying to catch and what is the goal here?
MudCat08
11-22-2019, 05:48 PM
Nice day and beautiful fish. What do you mean four species left? What are you trying to catch and what is the goal here?
I made a list of all the major species of fish that can be caught in our state and made it my goal to experience finding all of them. This is a kind of challenge that not only keeps fishing fresh, but also inspires me and maybe others to appreciate our resources, waterways, and what lives in them.
FASTEDDIE29
11-23-2019, 07:47 AM
Congrats on your first Laker man. You can catch every species that lives in that body of water off land this time of year. Way to divide and conquer!!!:D
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