Split Rock Res. 5/22:

[AndyS]

Whew, really took it on the chin today ! Met up with a buddy it met from Catfishonthelake, he's fished S.R. before. We took off with a bunch of shiners and sunnies and hit a spot in the front, slow, maybe a yellow perch. Headed to the back and fished 2 spots, again, just a few big yellow perch.
Came back to the front and got some big yellow perch and a little SMB. I thought with the overcast we were gonna do really well, sloooooow day, fished from 7am till noon.
After fishing I spent better than half an hour cleaning up the parking lot. I filled two five gallon buckets, mostly water bottles and stuff, I must admit by the time I left the parking lot looked pretty darn good.
It's early for me to be fishing S.R, I'm usually not up there till mid to late June. I guess I zigged when I should have zagged (shoulda been at Merrill Creek Res.) The weather held off and it never rained.
Weather permitting I guess I'll try to get back to MCR during the week. I feel like Catfishonthelake, trying to fish everyday ! :)

[Wilson]

Beats working except maybe the garbage patrol part:p

[Jigman13]

I've fished Merrill by boat years ago but we longer own a freshwater type boat. All of the sweetwater I've been doing has been shore fishing and in the rivers. Is it worth a trip to Merrill to fish from shore? I know it's an expansive lake with quite a bit of accessible shoreline but I was wondering if I should utilize my time elsewhere... Any input would be greatly appreciated.

[acabtp]

bummer you didn't connect with anything bigger... but that's SRR for you, some days are hits, and some are misses

thanks for cleaning up

[Art Berkman]

Andy MC next Mon ;)

1st Stop B&B !!!

[AndyS]

Personally I don't like fishing any of these big lakes from shore. People do and some catch some nice fish, but a freshwater set up is easy. A simple 14ft. boat, small trailer, and an electric trolling motor is all you need. In time maybe get a gas motor and explore some more lakes. Fishing from shore is not permitted at Split Rock Res.

[FASTEDDIE29]

At least you got out there on a nice day. You'll get em next time!!!

[lunkertaker]

It's early for me to be fishing S.R, I'm usually not up there till mid to late June. I guess I zigged when I should have zagged (shoulda been at Merrill Creek Res.) The weather held off and it never rained.
Weather permitting I guess I'll try to get back to MCR during the week. I feel like Catfishonthelake, trying to fish everyday ! :)

Hey Andy it is what it is and at least you were OUT there. Ya know they will be biting like mad there tomorrow:eek:

MCR ,may have even been the Dead Sea today so at least there was live action.

You pick a game plan and go with it...no regrets and you give it hell while there.

These, SR and MCR, are on my to-do-list

[Fishon1982]

U got out there today I was stuck doing tree work in the rain at least you got a few fish a lil action is better than no action

[ChaosStarter]

Good try Andy.

[ken jan]

Hey AndyS
Love your reports and vids. For a newbie like me they're very helpful to learn from.
I went out to lake Aeroflex yesterday and got a dozen of each. flathead, sinners, and herring. Wow do those herring look cool. I had problems with the herring, they kept dying on me after every cast?:confused: I hooked them through the lips, and drifted, I found that the sinners are much more resilient. Ended the day with 4 nice sized pikerels, one nice smallmouth and a perch. Hoping for some nice trout one of these days. keep those vids and reports coming please!
thanks
Ken

[Wilson]

Hey AndyS
Love your reports and vids. For a newbie like me they're very helpful to learn from.
I went out to lake Aeroflex yesterday and got a dozen of each. flathead, sinners, and herring. Wow do those herring look cool. I had problems with the herring, they kept dying on me after every cast?:confused: I hooked them through the lips, and drifted, I found that the sinners are much more resilient. Ended the day with 4 nice sized pikerels, one nice smallmouth and a perch. Hoping for some nice trout one of these days. keep those vids and reports coming please!
thanks
Ken
Hook the Herring just in front of the tail, use no weight and throw them out and let them swim keep your bail open. If you not using a spinning reel then someone else here will have to speak up. Do not reel them in, just let them swim for like 20 minutes or untill your line start peeling in a hurry!
You might also want to consider a portable aerator for the Herring.
As you have noticed they are fragile. Good luck!

[ken jan]

Thanks again Wilson,
I'll try this at Merril Creek.

[JerryC]

Jigs have been working for me at the rock lately.. but at least you got out there!