Is spearing slowwer this year?

[merkman]

Is spearing slowwer this year?

Or is it just me?

I seem to have had better luck last year than this year.

Of the fish I have seen they seem to be more skittish this year too.

Anyone else noticing that?

maybe I got all the dumb ones in my lake and only the smart ones are left?

[bassNspear]

i have had great luck this year. I have not changed anythign from last year and i am seeing alot of fish!

[Gordie]

I also have had great success this year but I have noticed that it has slowed a bit as the season gets later. but have at least seen one fish each time I ve been out.

[bassNspear]

ya i have not been out and not seen any fish! That can be a long day sitting in the house and looking down the hole and not see anything all day.

[Gordie]

yes you said it Jason. there has been a few of those days but not many.

Jason there is a little lake on cty rd 10 south of watertown not sure of the name and was wondering if you have ever been on it spearing. went buy there today and notice a few fishouses out there.

[bassNspear]

not sure what lake your talking about

[Gordie]

if you go west on hwy 7 west of st boni to the round a bout and go north on cty 10 towards watertown its about 3 or 4 miles north of 7 its more like a swamp than a lake but I know its got fish in it.

[Huey]

Is spearing slowwer this year?

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It's been slow for me.

I haven't seen a northern in the last 3 days of spearing (including one day at Zippel). Luckily today some nice bluegills kept me entertained.

[ndsufish]

I would say the places I was used to going were much slower this year than the past few. I would agree that fish seem to be more fearful of the hole too. I think it may have to do with the very low temps early, a lot of snow, or my fishing ability.

[terrible_fisherman]

Much slower for me. I rarely went out without getting a fish last year. This year I am excited to see muskrats in the whole because it is at least something to watch!

[Bohunk]

Had the spearhouse out beginning of Dec. but wasn't able to spear much, lots of tulibees in the hole, usually a good sign, but didn't see a lot of fish. Last two weeks, including the cold snap, have been pretty decent. Only am able to spear about 2 hours at a time (little ones at home), but have been seeing 3-4 fish each time out. Nothing big, maybe 4 lbs. the biggest, but enough to keep it interesting. Still spearing in about 11' on a drop that goes to 37'. Hopefully in a month the big mamas will start showing up again!

[Capt'nMorgan]

I have had very good luck this year, I get my 30 incher every time I go out this year. Have seen many BIG pike this year compared to others.