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Skunk City
05-20-2011, 12:01 PM
Hit Monksville in search of Walleye last night. Long story short, me and my other fishing buddies put a lot of time in here last year at night in hopes of Walleye but ended up striking out, but still managing a few nice bass.

Got on the water around 11pm. Weather ended up helping out in a great way, as the clouds and rain cleared and the moon provided some light. Headed for the first cove on our agenda and started casting floating rapalas into the shore line. Within 10 minutes, I had a HUGE blowup, followed by my buddy having a huge blowup, but no hookup. No less than 2 minutes later, my buddy hooks up with this guy. Measured at 23", did not manage a weight, photographed, and released. Fished til about 2am with no more fish, but it was still a success as we did get a nice fish in the boat.

Anyone have an estimate on the weight of this guy based on the pics and length(23") ?
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h252/QuikSilverSRT4/2011-05-19_231942.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h252/QuikSilverSRT4/2011-05-19_23_22008.jpg
AndyS
05-20-2011, 12:32 PM
That's a great report. Many guys say nite time is the right time.
I can't give an estimate on the weight, I just say that's a great looking walleye !!
NickN
05-20-2011, 12:36 PM
A 23 inch walleye should weight in the neighborhood of 4.5 pounds. Nice catch.
Skunk City
05-20-2011, 12:46 PM
A 23 inch walleye should weight in the neighborhood of 4.5 pounds. Nice catch.

Cool, thanks!
catfishonthelake
05-20-2011, 02:09 PM
I agree on the 4.5 lbs (is that you Nick?). I caught one 26 inches last year and it came in at 5 and 1/4.
catfishonthelake
05-20-2011, 02:14 PM
Great catch btw.
dboyd101
05-20-2011, 02:47 PM
Didn't know you could fish monkesville at night - sounds like an awesome time - must have been peaceful..

nice fish btw :)
Skunk City
05-20-2011, 03:04 PM
Didn't know you could fish monkesville at night - sounds like an awesome time - must have been peaceful..

nice fish btw :)

Its the best. It's scary how active that body of water is after sunset.
FASTEDDIE29
05-20-2011, 07:06 PM
Thats a beauty for sure, at least 4.5 lbs. Nice fish bro!
vinntastic
05-20-2011, 07:45 PM
IMAGINE HOOKIN UP WITH ONE OF THOSE BIG ASS BEAST MUSKYS AT NITE,THEY HAVE IN THERE:eek:
JOHN D
05-23-2011, 04:52 PM
nice walleye, ive fished monksvill for a while now and never knew that there where walleyes in it, i guess i just added another thing to my to do list:rolleyes:
NickN
05-25-2011, 10:37 PM
Cool, thanks!

No problem. I love catching those walleyes.

I agree on the 4.5 lbs (is that you Nick?).
Yep it is me.