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02/16/2012
Trolling
Mackinaw
Green
Plastics
Afternoon
02/16/2012
3
1159

I was feeling a bit lazy this morning so I didn't get on the water until 1030 or so. I launched at Mill Bay and motored up to the narrows to explore a bit. Didn't mark many fish but did get one to the boat (7# 10oz), and got a couple more hits. Saw some deer walking along the shoreline and a Golden eagle keeping the local coot population in line. Had another fish on, but alas it didn't like the idea of leaving the 340 ft where I hooked it, so after a very short tug of war, it came unhooked. I motored down lake to the Rocky Point area, and started trolling down the trench (180-210 feet of water). Got a few more hits, and boated 3 more small Macks for a total of 4 fish for the day. Got off the water around 3:00. I did try my hand at the drop shot jigging but didn't get any hits, but I've got a lot to learn about this technique. I want to say Thanks to Lundegard for sharing advice/tips on the equipment and rigging of drop shot fishing for lakers. Even though I didn't drop shot any lakers to the boat today, I'll be using your tips to try again soon. I forgot to put my cameras in the boat today, so the pic is from my cell phone. Stay warm and safe out on the water.


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afk
2/17/2012 7:06:00 AM
Good to see you are getting them! Keep it up. Thanks for the report & pic.

Andy
Lundegard
2/17/2012 11:04:00 AM
Glad you tried drop-shotting! Once you get on a school of fish and find out how little work it is compared to downriggers, you'll be hooked. PM or email me if you're around this weekend...I may try to get up there Sunday and/or Monday.
charlie h.
2/18/2012 6:46:00 AM
HI Loui
Those smaller ones are the best to eat , good job !

Charlie
blufin loui
2/18/2012 1:34:00 PM
Hi ya AFK, we keep trying, helps keep us out of trouble. LOL
blufin loui
2/18/2012 1:35:00 PM
Hey Lundegard, I am looking forward to getting past the learning curve and feel some line stretching tugs.. E-mail sent
blufin loui
2/18/2012 1:37:00 PM
Thanks charlie, I have to agree with you on the smaller ones. Cindy has been cutting them up into cubes and throwing them in the Wok for stir fry making. MMMMMMMMMM MMMMMMM Good.
Take care
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