Fall Fishin'....
Fall Fishin'....
This has been a bit of an odd Fall on the water for me. It's either been feast or famine!
Muskies were great until early Oct and then disappeared on me, will be adjusting that for next year without a doubt with a move to the Ottawa off the Rideau come mid Oct. Still put a few fish in the boat but fell short of my expectations. The fish win sometimes...
This was a Double Father/Son booking. These are always fun. Having both the boys boat their first was great to see.
With guiding season coming to an end it became time to fun fish. The past week I spent a day out with two buddies and then one with my Pops. Both great days that will certainly help leave great memories in my mind as winter comes....
Crappies, Largies and Smallies. Done. A second 15 inch Crappie in the Lund for me this season, that's a personal highlight for my year!
Capping off the week was a crazy day yesterday on the St. Lawrence. RJ Sr put together a 5 fish limit near 22 lbs in 5 hours fishing. Dropshotting in 24-32 FOW.
May get out next week again with the weather looking ok, if not that's ok too. It's been one helluva year.
RJ
Muskies were great until early Oct and then disappeared on me, will be adjusting that for next year without a doubt with a move to the Ottawa off the Rideau come mid Oct. Still put a few fish in the boat but fell short of my expectations. The fish win sometimes...
This was a Double Father/Son booking. These are always fun. Having both the boys boat their first was great to see.
With guiding season coming to an end it became time to fun fish. The past week I spent a day out with two buddies and then one with my Pops. Both great days that will certainly help leave great memories in my mind as winter comes....
Crappies, Largies and Smallies. Done. A second 15 inch Crappie in the Lund for me this season, that's a personal highlight for my year!
Capping off the week was a crazy day yesterday on the St. Lawrence. RJ Sr put together a 5 fish limit near 22 lbs in 5 hours fishing. Dropshotting in 24-32 FOW.
May get out next week again with the weather looking ok, if not that's ok too. It's been one helluva year.
RJ
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Nice fish.
I had 2 great multiple musky days during the week before Thanksgiving, but then it dried up, similar to your experience. Great to see I wasn't alone. I had days when I caught more muskies than shot ducks...figure that out.
I have been in hunting mode since then, but looking forward to some ice.
I had 2 great multiple musky days during the week before Thanksgiving, but then it dried up, similar to your experience. Great to see I wasn't alone. I had days when I caught more muskies than shot ducks...figure that out.
I have been in hunting mode since then, but looking forward to some ice.
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Great pics .. it has been a very good fall. Weather is supposed to be 10 or above all week next week .. a little rain and wind Wed and Thurs but other than that looks perfect ... so glad I didn't put the boat away early.
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Big jerkbaits catching slabs haha, wicked report guys! I need to get that off my bucket list
Cy
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There's a sight for sore eyes!!!!
Nice stuff RJ!
Craig
Nice stuff RJ!
Craig
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Ears too Craig! Sorry Brian, Craig put it on the tee and I slammed it outta the parkcprince wrote:There's a sight for sore eyes!!!!
Nice stuff RJ!
Craig
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Great fishing as usual Rob.. those crappie are impressive!
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Great report RJ, nice mixed bad
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Make fun of my ears will ya.
All the better to hear those finned friends of mine swimming by my lures.
Who else has gone out this late in the fall and slammed as many fish as I have, other than Art Cunningham.
Going to try and reach 700 hook-ups for the month of November, currently just shy of 500 over the gunnels of the Little LUND.
Found many crappies, and Large mouth bass.
It's been a HOOT out on the Water.
All the better to hear those finned friends of mine swimming by my lures.
Who else has gone out this late in the fall and slammed as many fish as I have, other than Art Cunningham.
Going to try and reach 700 hook-ups for the month of November, currently just shy of 500 over the gunnels of the Little LUND.
Found many crappies, and Large mouth bass.
It's been a HOOT out on the Water.
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plowjock wrote: Art Cunningham.
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Who ???
There will be an influx of Great Grey Owls in the winter of 2017
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That's a sweet fall for ya man!!
I would seriously rethink, your rethinking, of thinking that the Ottawa would be a better choice in the later fall. Bad thoughts, really bad, especially this year.
I would seriously rethink, your rethinking, of thinking that the Ottawa would be a better choice in the later fall. Bad thoughts, really bad, especially this year.
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After talking to a handful of fellas, you're right. Seems to be tough all over. Hateful fish.Relic wrote:That's a sweet fall for ya man!!
I would seriously rethink, your rethinking, of thinking that the Ottawa would be a better choice in the later fall. Bad thoughts, really bad, especially this year.
RJ
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Great report RJ,
I was out the last two weekends searching for bass and managed over 100 over the side in 2 days on the water. Fished with two different guys and now the three of us truly understand what people mean when they talk about fall fishin!
Coupled with those 100 or so bass were a ton of crappie. And just like you guys, they were caught on the jerkbait as well! I was amazed at how hard they hit! Had a couple over 15" for sure and kept a few for the frying pan. My boat unfortunately is going away this weekend and my soft water season is over. All in all, it was great though and I'm glad to see you guys are having good luck as well.
I was out the last two weekends searching for bass and managed over 100 over the side in 2 days on the water. Fished with two different guys and now the three of us truly understand what people mean when they talk about fall fishin!
Coupled with those 100 or so bass were a ton of crappie. And just like you guys, they were caught on the jerkbait as well! I was amazed at how hard they hit! Had a couple over 15" for sure and kept a few for the frying pan. My boat unfortunately is going away this weekend and my soft water season is over. All in all, it was great though and I'm glad to see you guys are having good luck as well.
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Anybody else still out pounding soft water?
Fish are still active, but really slowed down.
Water temps in Low 40's
Found another 13 yesterday, sunny, calm water for a change.
See ya'll Friday night.
Fish are still active, but really slowed down.
Water temps in Low 40's
Found another 13 yesterday, sunny, calm water for a change.
See ya'll Friday night.