First time I’ve tried the perch this year and they didn’t disappoint. Lots of smalls and mediums with some larges mixed in. Not a bad afternoon. Minnows we’re what they wanted.
I’ve notice variation in the brown trouts meat color from a deep orange to a grey ,
whitish color. The cause is the amount of carotene in their diet which gives the meat its orange color. My investigation seems to indicate that eating eggs, krill, shrimp, and insects tends to lead to the the orange color whereas a fish diet leads to lighter color. My thought is possibly eggs, insects, and fresh water shrimp are the cause in Lake Ontario browns.
I’ve personally not noticed a difference in flavor. I know the bright orange coloration is usually preferred however white salmon are often considered desirable in Alaska. Any thoughts?
When we left my house temperature was 14 degrees. Fortunately the wind wasn’t to bad. Had to do some searching but when we found the right water we hit them pretty good. Caught 13 and kept our limit. I have 7 pints in my canner.
Not sure what you catch here but 28-31” pike aren’t dinks here on the river. Had one guy saying they should have been released as they were large spawners
Took a drive to Goose Bay and Krings Point yesterday. About 25 guys fishing on Goose Bay. At the end of Krings there is a small area of open water with several people fishing off the rocks but still ice way out towards Canada.
be a while before you can get a boat in but things can change quickly.
Hit the big lake for first time. We couldn’t find any warm water and at times had to dodge some ice chunks but with some searching we were able to get some nice browns. I forgot the net but fortunately we were able to land them all using the bogs grip.
Hit the SLR today for the first time in over a month after being south. Wanted to see if I could get a pike before season closes. Was fortunate to get my limit in a few hours fishing.Biggest was 31”.
I believe if you start very early before the big flocks break up it doesn’t do a great deal of good. Over many years of hunting I feel they establish new areas after break up and I find them in their traditional locations that I already know. I use to do a great deal of scouting but now generally only scout 3 or 4 days ahead of season. They seem to be on the same roost and using same routine as in previous years. Fortunately I hunt private farms.
Yesterday was our last day fishing with Mr Walleye. He put us on another nice limit of Yellowtail Snapper. He and his wife were great hosts for our stay as usual.
Looks like a great day.
We’ve fished with Mr Walleye in Marathon three days and caught a limit of yellowtail one day and Mangrove Snapper the other two days along with an assortment of other fish. Nothing like the kings and wahoo though. I