Split Rock Res. 5/22:
 

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 ! :)

Re: Split Rock Res. 5/22:
 

Beats working except maybe the garbage patrol part:p

Re: Split Rock Res. 5/22:
 

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.

Re: Split Rock Res. 5/22:
 

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

Re: Split Rock Res. 5/22:
 

Andy MC next Mon ;)

1st Stop B&B !!!

Re: Split Rock Res. 5/22:
 

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.

Re: Split Rock Res. 5/22:
 

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

Re: Split Rock Res. 5/22:
 

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

Re: Split Rock Res. 5/22:
 

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

Re: Split Rock Res. 5/22:
 

Good try Andy.