Back to the river

[rgang4]

I had suspended, actually given up, trying for a Master Angler walleye after not having gotten a bite the last two times out. Figured with all that has happened to the river this year the fish were just not doing what they usually do or were doing it elsewhere, as in fattening up for winter.

But with temps in the 60's and a full moon approaching, I figured a late afternoon trip to the river bank was a good idea .



Got there in time to make a few casts for bass, but no takers. Soon it was getting dark so I put down the crank bait rod for a spinning rod with a Wild Eye Swimbait attached. Got the first one right away, about 15", then nothing until I changed to a jerkbait. Second one hit real hard and felt heavy enough to make me think maybe it was a Master Angler fish.



Unfortunately it fell short at 23.5". Next cast I got this one, a clone of the first.


Saw a few boils on the surface and then it went dead . Was done about 5:45 and headed home for supper.

[schodackbassman]

Nice eyes! Can't remember the last time I caught one.

[Brian]

Good looking female walleyes Roy! Too bad one didn't stretch to Master Angler size. We were fishing for the deep smallies there too, they weren't home. Saw an angler come up over the tracks but it didn't look like it was you. . The water was really pulling hard when we were there, but it was flowing back in at Hinsdale when we quit at 4:50. We've been enjoying that moon view at sunset too.

[rgang4]

They just don't seem to be there Brian, don't know why. Think the only smallie I got there this fall was right up in the culvert.
'Eyes have been hard to find too.

[Brian]

Nov 10, 2011 20:40:47 GMT -5 vtbass said:

Roy - I find stepping on them usually gains you a half to three-quarters of an inch.

Makes 'em more tender too.