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Metro Jumbo Perch!

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I caught a pretty good mess of jumbo perch on a heavily pressured metro lake today. Here's what I did:

I located an underwater point that was essentially a 10' gravel flat that extended about 80 to 100 yards out into the main lake basin. On the outer edge of the flat, there was a gradual drop off into 20 feet of water. There was an underwater weed edge at about 12 to 13 feet. I couldn't locate any perch on the flat for some reason, so I concentrated on the weed edge. The fish seemed to travel along the edge back and forth, and I'd pick up a few every 15 minutes or so. The lure/bait of choice was either of gold jigging spoon tipped with a waxworm or a 2" minnow about a foot off the bottom. The bite seemed best between 1:00 and 3:00 in the afternoon.

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No way! I don't believe you. You'd better take me out with you so I can see for myself. smirk.gif Just kidding

Good report, it is very satisfying to run into the unexpected. Good job!

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Hey Carp, are those Minnesota Jumbo's or South Dakota Jumbo's, I have fished for both and there is quite a difference!!! grin.gif Just kidding, better keep that place a big secret!!! grin.gif

GOOD LUCK AND GOOD FISHING!!!

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I agree 100% on that Hanson, it is tough nowdays to catch a true "JUMBO" but they are still around thats for sure, I have got into a few this year but there isn't many left!!! frown.gif My biggest to date is a 14 1/2" so thats the size I am shooting for!!!

GOOD LUCK AND GOOD FISHING!!!

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No, I am a Mississippi River (Pool 2) guy. Why hit a metro lake and try and squeeze out some panfish when you can get 10 big eyes, 10 smallies, 5 drum, 5 white bass and maybe a 5-20lb catfish?

The Miss is too good of a resource to overlook.

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