Where Everyone going Opening Day Spearing?

[Fish'n guy]

I went out to a lake today that I figured would be a good bet for big gators. Well, I didn't get set up til about 9:45am. Guess that pretty much takes care of the sunrise bite! oh well. I got set up on a ledge where it dropped from 4'-22' in about 20 yards and then gradually tapered out to 30'. I sat in 10' of water and had a live decoy as well as an artifical. had one pike come in at 11:20am that was about 26"-28" 4-5lbs. Didn't give me a good shot so I didn't take it. I then had one come in at about 4:15pm that was about 32"-34" 9-11 lbs. Did't really have a good shot at that one either so I let it swim. Still a long day on the hard water for only seeing two gators. Oh well something just keeps pulling me back out there !!

[BigWadeS]

Nice Pike BassNSpear...I hope to get one that size on a tip up this year

[bassNspear]

Thanks, Was a great tirp that we had up there. I was very happy with the production that we have in the spear house. I think darrel would say the same being that hes holdin up a nice pike in that pic.

[bassNspear]

went out yeaterday on the ice spearing. I only saw three fish all day from the time i was there. Only threw at one, and then let the other ones go. Was a ok day, but i wish i would have seen more. Water was very clear, yet the panfish were everywhere. Going to try and make it out this week again.

[Central Bassman]

With this cold weather it should help the ice around here... Im goin out soon. I will let you guys know how it goes!!!

[Early Riser]

I went out both days this past weekend. On Saturday I set up in about 12' over a sand bottom and saw a lot of perch and few sunnies. I saw 5 pike that all came in along the bottom under the decoy-didn't throw at any. Had a real small one about 20" come in and stare at the live decoy for a few minutes before swimming off. The coolest thing of the day was seeing a 3 lb smallmouth chase my decoy sucker around for at least two minutes until finally inhaling it. I had a hook in the minow so ended up catching and releasing her.

Sunday I went out in the afternoon and saw three pike -ended up spearing two of those. Both perfect eaters 2-3 pounds.

Good luck to all and enjoy your underwater window. It sure beats whatever is on television!

[bassNspear]

sounds like you had a pretty good weekend. Im sure it was a great time.

[Early Riser]

You ain't wrong! Always a good time in the spear house. I have a bunch of days off starting pretty soon so I hope to be out a lot - God willing!

[bassNspear]

Iv said it before, and ill say it again. Its tuff beating a day out on the ice spearing!!!!!!!!

[Early Riser]

Bass-N-Spear, your optimism and enthusiasm is what we need more of around here! You are always helpful to those asking questions and never seem to get your feathers ruffled. I wish many more days in the spearhouse for you! I've said this once and I will say it again - the people I have met that spear are some of the most enjoyable sportsmen and women to associate with. A somewhat solitary and unique bunch though.

[Central Bassman]

Ill second that!!!

[bassNspear]

Thanks Buddy. Means alot. Im just here to help people out on things there wonering or looking for. Thanks again aand good luck spearing.

[Pikeslayer]

I have had that happen too!Its great how in the morning a 28" gator is 5 pounds and by beerthirty a 32"is ten or eleven pounds! I think my dad said its got to do with the moon cycle or something.I dont know,I never came in from the shack long enough to study on it!!

[bassNspear]

lol.... thats great.

[bassNspear]

Has anyone had any luck? The cold has been fun out in the house, but the spearing for myself has been awesome?

[Central Bassman]

out last weekend..7 fish, one big one but never can into the hole to where i could throw at her... I was MAD but its nice seeing fish!!

[bassNspear]

Thats the main thing, that your seeing fish. Its pretty tuff, if your out there for 6 hrs and you dont see a dam thing.

[Capt'nMorgan]

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[Pikeslayer]

Cuz ya aint got no vennie or tatortots cooking!

[Stiff]

Pikeslayer,

So, what is the best method for cookin' Tater-tots and Veni on the wood stove?? Do you just put some aluminum foil down on top and toss 'em on??

I remember when we were kids we used to do grilled cheese sammi's that way - but we had to stoke the fire to get the job done and the heat about drove us out of the shack. LOL - I also remember getting them started and then having some bluegill start messing with the bobber... Next thing you'd know my brother would say, Hey, smells like somethin' burnin'..... Oh well, just scape off the black and you might find a sandwich underneath...

Anyhoo, seriously - how do you do your cookin'

PS - Steelhead fishing = Veni on a stick over open coals. Mmmmmm.....

[Pikeslayer]

Your right about getting hot in the house,thats agood time to open the door and get some fresh air!For cooking I use a wok.(chinese frying pan)with a metal rack off an old mr heater to put under it if it gets to hot! Dont forget the onions and garlic!!

[bassNspear]

Have to have the onions and garlic. or you jsut cant eat anything!!

[Pikeslayer]

I leave the onion and garlic out when Im cooking fish!

[Stiff]

Did anyone happen to get out today?? What a beautiful day!!

All day long I was regretting not having bailed out on work. I saw it coming and in hindsight I wish I had pulled the trigger and taken th eday off.

Hopefully this little cold front won't affect things too much tomorrow. Oh well, best time to fish is still "whenever you get the chance".

~T

[Ralph Wiggum]

Stiff, if you would have bailed on work, you would have missed that thrilling meeting!