we are 'the leading edge' HSO Creators Rick Posted October 19, 2004 we are 'the leading edge' HSO Creators Share Posted October 19, 2004 Jim W was fishing for smallies and caught a 30" Walleye in the Root River. Not generally known for producing even small eyes. It's actually just a big stream. You can see the progression of the type of fishing Jim was doing and what he was using or at least gives enough info to make an educated guess at the link below. How Do You Catch a Walleye in a Stream they call a River - CLICK HERE With any luck Jim will share his story here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDR Posted October 19, 2004 Share Posted October 19, 2004 Great fish Jim. Nice photo also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Johnson Posted October 20, 2004 Share Posted October 20, 2004 Nice fish Jim!! Smallie fishing and he smacks a 30 inch eye...awesome!! Good Fishin, Matt Johnson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodman Posted October 20, 2004 Share Posted October 20, 2004 Nice Eye! It just goes to show you that you never know what will be on the other end when you reel in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEECH21 Posted October 20, 2004 Share Posted October 20, 2004 Great catch Jim! I only wish now that I can catch one that big! When did you catch her? I know someone that pulled in a 27+ incher on Tuesday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy j Posted October 20, 2004 Share Posted October 20, 2004 just goes to show that monster fish can be caught anywhere, just like the muskie tread going right now on the muskie forum about 60" muskie on a Metro Lake, Anything is possible. Nice Fish! AJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim W Posted October 20, 2004 Share Posted October 20, 2004 Thanks!I am still blown away! She swims as I write! My personal wall goal has been 30, but coming from my favorite river I just had to return the favor!Actually, I was targeting sauger in expectations of a sand pike dinner. IN the past I have found smallish sized sauger in late Fall. Not a lot of fish, but a few here and there for a taste.I have now caught 3 walleye from the Root River! YEhaaa!If you want to spend some time searching for them....first good luck!lol They are not as prolific as the smallmouth and trout that inhabit these waters, but with out a dam stopping any migration from the Mississippi a few have made their way!Plastics plastics plastics!Ringworms have been my steadfast in the Fall wading for members of the perch family!This fish was caught on 4lb test and a ultralight rod.As small as the hole was, when she first made her appearance, I believe my heart stopped AND I had to check my waders!lolSand breaks, near current seams, just like on larger water.1/8 oz. chart jig tipped with a dark purple with blue fleck ringie!All in all,I wouldn't set out expecting to catch a walleye from the Root, but ya just never know! PLEASE PRACTICE CATCH AND RELEASE!!!!! PLEASE!Keep the rods bendin'!!!Jim W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G_man Posted October 20, 2004 Share Posted October 20, 2004 WOW! Congratz! If only each one of us could have such a thrill one day ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northlander Posted October 20, 2004 Share Posted October 20, 2004 Nice fish! You would be surprised how many streams like the Root take a Fall semi run of Walleye/Sauger. It even happens on the North Shore around Duluth/Two Harbors some years. Great job on the CPR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOOT Posted October 20, 2004 Share Posted October 20, 2004 Jim, darn nice eye.I have no doubt you caught this on the Root especially if you were fishing below the "Power [commercial-or-naughty-word]". I haven't for many years but we would float the Root from the [commercial-or-naughty-word] down to Bluff Valley Camp Grounds and then down to Hammond the next day. We always took along some crawlers and fished the deeper holes for Walleye & Sauger. Picked up quite a few, our personal best was about 3 lbs.Did this 3 - 4 times a year for several years and always picked up enough eyes' to feed a couple of families. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim W Posted October 20, 2004 Share Posted October 20, 2004 Hmmm, there seems to be doubt out there? Oh well.By the way FOOT, you sure your not mistaking the Root river with the Zumbro River?Keep the rods bendin'!!!Jim W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renneberg Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Good to see that you released that pig Jim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowfinger Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 ....very classy move! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Wood Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 great fish Jim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuy Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 SWEET!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northlander Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Jim did I miss something? I didnt read anyone doubting you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterwolff Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 Jim congrats on the fish and also on the great photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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