MuskieFever Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 1/16/15 Got out around 2 today. Fog and overcast made my decision to target walleyes that much easier. A lot of smaller fish but aggressive. 18'-24' was most successful. Didn't have pressure ridges where we were, but I could see one driving on the west side of six mile and all I can say is wow. It's about 3'-4' tall and goes for a few miles from what I could tell. If traveling pre or post light use extreme caution! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marine_man Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 All of this thaw / deep freeze isn't helping the ice!marine_man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuskieFever Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 1/23 - 1/25 ReportWhere have the big walleyes gone? A lot of 11-13" walleyes caught this weekend and only a handful of eaters. A few jumbos in the mix. Targeted structure: rocks and sand in 21-29'. Fished 8-20' as well, same story. Fished deeper, 30'-40', small perch. Caught a lot of fish this weekend, just not what we were after.Has anyone else been out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holmsvc Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I fished Devils and Stump Friday, Saturday, and Sunday morning. We fished hard with poor results. We did find some perch on stump, but mostly small with a few good ones mixed in. We found a few perch in east bay and BTB that were really nice, but we drilled a lot of holes and moved a lot. Perch were extremely picky most were caught on small tungsten jigs with spikes. We got few eyes in Doc Hagens, but they were also pretty negative as well. The ice is good, but there are a lot of pressure ridges restricting travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuskieFever Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 The ridge from 6 mile to creel is frustrating. I used to run and gun from grahams to 6mile but not anymore.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianLucky13 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 I did very good on devils this last weekend. Actually its always good. A bad day is limits of walleyes. A good day is limits of walleyes and some of those monster perch. An awesome day, well just go find out! Lots of water and hardly any pressure! After living in Mn the last 8 years I forgot how great ND is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianLucky13 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Big walleyes are on a decline I think. I couldn't imagine if they put a slot in that lake! Such an amazing fishery... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuskieFever Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 You should see some of the walleyes that people keep out there.... There really should be a slot out there IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianLucky13 Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 Yes its sad. But to each his own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holmsvc Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 You should see some of the walleyes that people keep out there.... There really should be a slot out there IMO. A slot would be nice. I'd like to see a 1 fish over 20 year round situation, but I'm sure that will never happen.I would at least like to see something done in the spring in our state. I don't know why we couldn't go 4/1 to 5/15 everything 18 to 28 must be released and 1 over 28. I don't want to see the season closed, but it would be nice to cut down on the 5-8 lb fish idiots keep to eat this time of year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picksbigwagon Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I would not drive 5 and half hours to fish a slot lake, maybe drop the limit, say to 3 a day with 6 possession, but a slot would dry up a lot of the year round tourism..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuskieFever Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 I would not drive 5 and half hours to fish a slot lake, maybe drop the limit, say to 3 a day with 6 possession, but a slot would dry up a lot of the year round tourism..... And that there is the issue my friend.. This would probably cause even more 20"+ fish being kept. An angler can't keep as many, so they would just keep larger fish to compensate. Just like northerns. I realize what how much a northern eats, but let the trophy fish swim and keep the under 30"ers. I don't think a slot would hurt Devils at all. I'd say almost everybody who travels to Devils is there for perch, then walleyes, then northerns.Not taking a personal stab at you, I am simply referring to the average visitor. Take a look on numerous guide websites and you'll be shocked at the size of fish they're keeping..I'm just drillin'.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picksbigwagon Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 not offended at all, just saying if I wanted to fish slot lakes, I would stay in MN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianLucky13 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Do you guys see all the pictures many guides post every day of limits and more limits? Piles of fish everyday... limits of huge perch and walleyes laying on tables... it makes me wonder why I throw back 99 percent of my fish... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holmsvc Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I would not drive 5 and half hours to fish a slot lake, maybe drop the limit, say to 3 a day with 6 possession, but a slot would dry up a lot of the year round tourism..... So if you can't keep multiple big fish you don't want to come to Devils? I suggested just changing to 1 over 20 inches. I can't imagine how 5 walleyes aren't enough for a person. I just get sick of watching the slobs in the spring take limits of big eyes from Devils and rivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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