Day 254-111 to go
12-28-2009 Mon
5:00PM-6:00PM
Weather: N9, a few clouds, 17°, 30.31 rising
Water conditions: 640.05 falling, 27.3 kcfs, 4”, clear
Location
Pool 8– Dresbach Dam - point of long wall
Caught
1) Sauger (10"), Jigging Rap
Partners
None
Comments
Tonight was a short stint at walleye fishing. I did catch one small sauger and missed one other fish. I had never ice fished the end of the long wall before, so it was a new spot for me. I did mark some fish and they did show some interest in my bait, but they were not willing to strike. The ice in the short wall area has not re-formed enough to fish yet but hopefully with some colder weather moving in that may soon change.
Monday, December 28, 2009
day 253 12-27-2009 Sun 112 to go
Day 253-112 to go
12-27-2009 Sun
9:00AM-4:30PM
Weather: NW12, cloudy, 22°, 29.86 falling (12:05PM)
Location
Blair and Ettrick
Bagged
Nothing
Partners
Weber, Mike Sloan and his kids Hanna and Hayden and the beagles Roxie and Dirt
Comments
Today was a rabbit hunting excursion with Weber and his friend Mike and mikes kids. The conditions for hunting were not good. There was a least one foot of snow on the ground with a healthy layer of ice on top of it and then it was topped off with a dusting of snow. I was able to get around quite well with snow shoes and they dogs stayed on top of the crust and could cover ground very easily.
We were not successful at bagging any rabbits. The dogs seemed unable to pick up the rabbits scent even when we put them on a track of a rabbit we had just flushed from it lair. Even though we did not bag any rabbits it was a very enjoyable day. The temperature was quite comfortable and there was little wind. The company was very enjoyable with Mike's kids being very well behaved and fun to have along. It is always satisfying to introduce a young person to outdoor activities.
12-27-2009 Sun
9:00AM-4:30PM
Weather: NW12, cloudy, 22°, 29.86 falling (12:05PM)
Location
Blair and Ettrick
Bagged
Nothing
Partners
Weber, Mike Sloan and his kids Hanna and Hayden and the beagles Roxie and Dirt
Comments
Today was a rabbit hunting excursion with Weber and his friend Mike and mikes kids. The conditions for hunting were not good. There was a least one foot of snow on the ground with a healthy layer of ice on top of it and then it was topped off with a dusting of snow. I was able to get around quite well with snow shoes and they dogs stayed on top of the crust and could cover ground very easily.
We were not successful at bagging any rabbits. The dogs seemed unable to pick up the rabbits scent even when we put them on a track of a rabbit we had just flushed from it lair. Even though we did not bag any rabbits it was a very enjoyable day. The temperature was quite comfortable and there was little wind. The company was very enjoyable with Mike's kids being very well behaved and fun to have along. It is always satisfying to introduce a young person to outdoor activities.
day 252 12-26-2009 Sat 113 to go
Day 252-113 to go
12-26-2009 Sat
11:30AM-2:00PM
Weather: ESE6, sunny, 20°, 29.68 falling
Water conditions: 640.01 rising, 26.7 kcfs, 8-10”, clear
Location
Pool 7 – Lake Onalaska - East of Rosebud Island
Caught
1) Bluegills (approx. 30) 4-7.5", Little Cecil (kept seven)
2) Crappies (4) 4-10", Little Cecil (kept three)
Partners
Adam and Buck
Comments
The fishing rocked today! I figured since I had found no fish in the weeds yesterday they must be utilizing the dredge holes, and I was right!
The fish were thick and they were aggressive. As soon as the bait came within three feet of the bottom the fish zoomed up to attack. I caught lots of bluegills and even a few crappies. The area I was fishing had twelve feet of water with a hard sand bottom.
12-26-2009 Sat
11:30AM-2:00PM
Weather: ESE6, sunny, 20°, 29.68 falling
Water conditions: 640.01 rising, 26.7 kcfs, 8-10”, clear
Location
Pool 7 – Lake Onalaska - East of Rosebud Island
Caught
1) Bluegills (approx. 30) 4-7.5", Little Cecil (kept seven)
2) Crappies (4) 4-10", Little Cecil (kept three)
Partners
Adam and Buck
Comments
The fishing rocked today! I figured since I had found no fish in the weeds yesterday they must be utilizing the dredge holes, and I was right!
The fish were thick and they were aggressive. As soon as the bait came within three feet of the bottom the fish zoomed up to attack. I caught lots of bluegills and even a few crappies. The area I was fishing had twelve feet of water with a hard sand bottom.
day 251 12-25-09 Fri 114 to go
Day 251-114 to go
12-25-2009 Fri
12:30PM-3:00PM
Weather: E9, rain, 36°, 29.51 falling
Water conditions: 640.02 rising’, 26.8 kcfs, 8-10”, clear
Location
Pool 7 – Lake Onalaska - Ashley Point, Landing Lights
Caught
Nothing
Partners
None
Comments
It is Christmas day and nothing has changed; I am fishing in the rain and I did not catch any fish. The conditions were terrible, it was raining and there was several inches of water on top of the ice. In fact one of the holes I drilled the water was going down the hole so fast it looked like a vortex.
The first spot was Ashley Point. I have had pretty good success here early in the ice season, but after a dozen exploratory holes and not seeing any fish on the camera it was on to spot number two.
The next stop was the Landing Lights. At least here I saw a couple of bass and one perch on the camera, but I could not get either species to bite. It was a miserable day weather wise and I did not locate the fish I had hoped to.
12-25-2009 Fri
12:30PM-3:00PM
Weather: E9, rain, 36°, 29.51 falling
Water conditions: 640.02 rising’, 26.8 kcfs, 8-10”, clear
Location
Pool 7 – Lake Onalaska - Ashley Point, Landing Lights
Caught
Nothing
Partners
None
Comments
It is Christmas day and nothing has changed; I am fishing in the rain and I did not catch any fish. The conditions were terrible, it was raining and there was several inches of water on top of the ice. In fact one of the holes I drilled the water was going down the hole so fast it looked like a vortex.
The first spot was Ashley Point. I have had pretty good success here early in the ice season, but after a dozen exploratory holes and not seeing any fish on the camera it was on to spot number two.
The next stop was the Landing Lights. At least here I saw a couple of bass and one perch on the camera, but I could not get either species to bite. It was a miserable day weather wise and I did not locate the fish I had hoped to.
Friday, December 25, 2009
day 250 12-24-2009Thr 115 to go
Day 250-115 to go
12-24-2009 Thr
9:45AM-11:00AM
Weather: E5, rain, 34°, 29.98 falling
Water conditions: 639.98’, 26 kcfs, 6-8”, clear
Location
Pool 7 – Black Deer’s
Caught
Nothing
Partners
None
Comments
It is Christmas Eve day and I am sitting on the ice fishing in the rain! I am fishing a spot that was once a very popular and good ice fishing spot that is very close to home. Apparently this is no longer the case. I have tried this spot for the past two years and have not even seen a fish.
12-24-2009 Thr
9:45AM-11:00AM
Weather: E5, rain, 34°, 29.98 falling
Water conditions: 639.98’, 26 kcfs, 6-8”, clear
Location
Pool 7 – Black Deer’s
Caught
Nothing
Partners
None
Comments
It is Christmas Eve day and I am sitting on the ice fishing in the rain! I am fishing a spot that was once a very popular and good ice fishing spot that is very close to home. Apparently this is no longer the case. I have tried this spot for the past two years and have not even seen a fish.
day 249 12-23-2009wed 116 to go
Day 249-116 to go
12-23-2009 Wed
5:00PM-6:05PM
Weather: E13, snow, 26°, 30.12 falling
Water conditions: 5.38’, 36.5 kcfs, 10-12”, clear
Location
Pool 8 – French Slough
Caught
Nothing
Partners
None
Comments
Tonight I was fishing for crappies in a pre Christmas Eve blizzard! I marked lots of fish and they did show interest but I could not get any of them to take the bait. I tried both minnows and a ratso. Crappies on the river do get more active as the winter progresses, so I hope the future crappie fishing adventures will bring better results.
day 248 12-22-09 tue 117 to go
Day 248-117 to go
12-22-2009 Tue
6:20AM-7:40AM
Weather: E8, light snow, 23°, 30.19 rising
Water conditions: clear, 6-8”
Location
Lake Neshonic – East of fishing dock
Caught
Nothing
Partners
None
Comments
Well I was back to Neshonic early this morning before work trying for some slab crappies. I figured sooner or later I would score on Neshonic, but today was not the day!
I saw fish on the locator, but they could not be coaxed into biting
12-22-2009 Tue
6:20AM-7:40AM
Weather: E8, light snow, 23°, 30.19 rising
Water conditions: clear, 6-8”
Location
Lake Neshonic – East of fishing dock
Caught
Nothing
Partners
None
Comments
Well I was back to Neshonic early this morning before work trying for some slab crappies. I figured sooner or later I would score on Neshonic, but today was not the day!
I saw fish on the locator, but they could not be coaxed into biting
day 247 12-21-09mon 118 to go
Day 247-118 to go
12-21-2009 Mon
4:50PM-6:00PM
Weather: N3, overcast, 23°, 30.15 rising
Water conditions: 5.44', 37.4kcfs, 4-6"ice, clear
Location
Pool 8 – Dresbach bay south of Interstae
Caught
Nothing
Partners
None
Comments
I had planned on jigging up some walleyes in the same spot I had fished for them the other night, but Mother Nature had changed that plan. The river was rising and the current was increasing and the ice I was standing on just a few days before was now gone!
I decided I would fish just to the south about a quarter of a mile, in an area that was a littler more protected from the current. I had seen other people fishing walleyes here threw the ice and I had always wanted to try it. I fished in about twelve feet of water just off the main channels current. The Rapala jigging rap did not do it job tonight. I doubt any fish were even in the area for I did not even mark any fish on the locator.
12-21-2009 Mon
4:50PM-6:00PM
Weather: N3, overcast, 23°, 30.15 rising
Water conditions: 5.44', 37.4kcfs, 4-6"ice, clear
Location
Pool 8 – Dresbach bay south of Interstae
Caught
Nothing
Partners
None
Comments
I had planned on jigging up some walleyes in the same spot I had fished for them the other night, but Mother Nature had changed that plan. The river was rising and the current was increasing and the ice I was standing on just a few days before was now gone!
I decided I would fish just to the south about a quarter of a mile, in an area that was a littler more protected from the current. I had seen other people fishing walleyes here threw the ice and I had always wanted to try it. I fished in about twelve feet of water just off the main channels current. The Rapala jigging rap did not do it job tonight. I doubt any fish were even in the area for I did not even mark any fish on the locator.
day 246 12-20-09sun 119 to go
Day 246-119 to go
12-20-2009 Sun
12:30PM-4:00PM
Weather: S5, cloudy, 19°, 30.03 rising
Water conditions: 5.29', 34.9kcfs, 8"ice, clear
Location
Pool 8 – Lauderdale and French Slough
Caught
1. Bluegills (8) 4-6”
2. Perch (2) 2”
3. LMB 14”, ratso
Partners
Josh and Adam
Comments
I teamed up with my co-worker Josh today. We had planned on meeting-up in the gravel pits behind Gunderson Lutheran Hospital. It so happened that my neighbor Adam got this spot before me and relayed the message that the fish were non-existent there.
I called Josh and told him the gravel pits were off and to meet me at Lauderdale. The fish were abundant there, but not in the feeding mood. Josh was monitoring the underwater situation with his underwater camera and commented on the parade of large mouth bass that were moving past. After a half dozen dinks – including my exceedingly small two inch perch I decided it was time for a move.
Our next stop was French Slough. It was pretty much the same story here; fish still in the lock jaw mood. I did catch one decent large mouth and several smallish bluegills, and I also lost a decent size crappie at the hole.
12-20-2009 Sun
12:30PM-4:00PM
Weather: S5, cloudy, 19°, 30.03 rising
Water conditions: 5.29', 34.9kcfs, 8"ice, clear
Location
Pool 8 – Lauderdale and French Slough
Caught
1. Bluegills (8) 4-6”
2. Perch (2) 2”
3. LMB 14”, ratso
Partners
Josh and Adam
Comments
I teamed up with my co-worker Josh today. We had planned on meeting-up in the gravel pits behind Gunderson Lutheran Hospital. It so happened that my neighbor Adam got this spot before me and relayed the message that the fish were non-existent there.
I called Josh and told him the gravel pits were off and to meet me at Lauderdale. The fish were abundant there, but not in the feeding mood. Josh was monitoring the underwater situation with his underwater camera and commented on the parade of large mouth bass that were moving past. After a half dozen dinks – including my exceedingly small two inch perch I decided it was time for a move.
Our next stop was French Slough. It was pretty much the same story here; fish still in the lock jaw mood. I did catch one decent large mouth and several smallish bluegills, and I also lost a decent size crappie at the hole.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
day 245 12-29-2009 120 to go
Day 245-120 to go
12-19-2009 Sat
4:30PM-6:00PM
Weather: NW13, overcast, 27°, 30.07 rising
Water conditions: 5.26', 33.9kcfs, 2-3"ice, clear
Location
Dresbach dam - short wall
Caught
1. Saugers (3) 11, 12, & 14", jigging rap
Partners
None
Comments
This evening I was targeting walleyes after work. Wednesday I had driven by the dam and was quite surprised to see fisherman on the ice. This has to be one of the earliest dates that we have had fishable ice below the dam.
Walking out to the short wall on clear two or three inches of ice is quite and experience below the dam. You can look down and see bubbles steaming by on the bottom side of the ice. You know that if you are unfortunate enough to go through here that you will be a goner.
The bite was typical for me, I caught fish right at dark; nothing before and nothing after!
12-19-2009 Sat
4:30PM-6:00PM
Weather: NW13, overcast, 27°, 30.07 rising
Water conditions: 5.26', 33.9kcfs, 2-3"ice, clear
Location
Dresbach dam - short wall
Caught
1. Saugers (3) 11, 12, & 14", jigging rap
Partners
None
Comments
This evening I was targeting walleyes after work. Wednesday I had driven by the dam and was quite surprised to see fisherman on the ice. This has to be one of the earliest dates that we have had fishable ice below the dam.
Walking out to the short wall on clear two or three inches of ice is quite and experience below the dam. You can look down and see bubbles steaming by on the bottom side of the ice. You know that if you are unfortunate enough to go through here that you will be a goner.
The bite was typical for me, I caught fish right at dark; nothing before and nothing after!
day 244 12-18-2009 121 to go
Day 244-121 to go
12-18-2009 Fri
8:10AM-9:05AM
Weather: N6, overcast, 17°, 30.09 Falling
Water conditions: 6" of ice, clear
Location
Lake Neshonic
Caught
Nothing
Partners
None
Comments
Well I was back to Lake Neshonic before work and I was optimistic I would score on some fish this morning. It did not happen! I am still scoreless on this lake. I did mark lots of suspended fish on the locator, but they were not aggressive. A quick peek with the underwater camera confirmed my suspicion, the suspended fish were crappies. I threw lots of different baits at them, but I had no takers!
12-18-2009 Fri
8:10AM-9:05AM
Weather: N6, overcast, 17°, 30.09 Falling
Water conditions: 6" of ice, clear
Location
Lake Neshonic
Caught
Nothing
Partners
None
Comments
Well I was back to Lake Neshonic before work and I was optimistic I would score on some fish this morning. It did not happen! I am still scoreless on this lake. I did mark lots of suspended fish on the locator, but they were not aggressive. A quick peek with the underwater camera confirmed my suspicion, the suspended fish were crappies. I threw lots of different baits at them, but I had no takers!
day 243 12-17-09 122 to go
Day 243-122 to go
12-17-2009 Thr
8:30AM-2:30PM
Weather: calm, clear, 18°, 30.19 Falling (11:53AM)
Water conditions: 639.58', 17.2kcfs rising, 4-6" of ice, clear
Location
Lake Onalaska - in front of Shaffer's
Caught
1. LMB (5) 19, 19, 18, 16, 13 inches, shiners
2. Perch (6) 6-7", ice jig
3. Bluegills (approx. 50), 4-8", (kept 10), ice jig
4. Crappie (1) 4", ice jig
Partners
None
Comments
Today was my day off during the week, and I intended to take full advantage of it. In a quick summary the fishing was good. There were plenty of bluegills to be caught and I did catch two giant bass. I did notice since last Sunday that the fishing pressure has definitely picked-up! Last Sunday we had maybe six people sharing the ice with us, but today we had probably two-hundred keeping me company.
I was lucky enough to watch a deer cross the ice from the main land over to Rosebud Island. It did run, but it did so in a very cautious manner.
12-17-2009 Thr
8:30AM-2:30PM
Weather: calm, clear, 18°, 30.19 Falling (11:53AM)
Water conditions: 639.58', 17.2kcfs rising, 4-6" of ice, clear
Location
Lake Onalaska - in front of Shaffer's
Caught
1. LMB (5) 19, 19, 18, 16, 13 inches, shiners
2. Perch (6) 6-7", ice jig
3. Bluegills (approx. 50), 4-8", (kept 10), ice jig
4. Crappie (1) 4", ice jig
Partners
None
Comments
Today was my day off during the week, and I intended to take full advantage of it. In a quick summary the fishing was good. There were plenty of bluegills to be caught and I did catch two giant bass. I did notice since last Sunday that the fishing pressure has definitely picked-up! Last Sunday we had maybe six people sharing the ice with us, but today we had probably two-hundred keeping me company.
I was lucky enough to watch a deer cross the ice from the main land over to Rosebud Island. It did run, but it did so in a very cautious manner.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
day 242 12-16-2009 Wed 123 to go
Day 242-123 to go
12-16-2009 Wed
4:40PM-6:00PM
Weather: calm, clear, 14°, 30.41 steady
Water conditions: 4.79', 13kcfs rising, 4" of ice
Location
LaCrosse-Black River-south end of French Island
Caught
1. Nothing
Partners
None
Comments
The spot I chose to fish tonight was another first for me. I was told that it was a good walleye spot, and I wanted to find out for myself. I was alone here tonight, so I could not use a concentration of fishermen to guide me to the honey hole! But thanks to tracks in the snow and frozen over holes left by my predecessors, I at least had some sort of clue as to where to start my quest.
I tried three different spots, with the last location showing the most promise. At least at this spot I did see fish on the locator. These fish were anywhere from right on the bottom to five feed off. Unfortunately whatever they were, they showed no interest in my bait. I suspect they may have been white bass!
12-16-2009 Wed
4:40PM-6:00PM
Weather: calm, clear, 14°, 30.41 steady
Water conditions: 4.79', 13kcfs rising, 4" of ice
Location
LaCrosse-Black River-south end of French Island
Caught
1. Nothing
Partners
None
Comments
The spot I chose to fish tonight was another first for me. I was told that it was a good walleye spot, and I wanted to find out for myself. I was alone here tonight, so I could not use a concentration of fishermen to guide me to the honey hole! But thanks to tracks in the snow and frozen over holes left by my predecessors, I at least had some sort of clue as to where to start my quest.
I tried three different spots, with the last location showing the most promise. At least at this spot I did see fish on the locator. These fish were anywhere from right on the bottom to five feed off. Unfortunately whatever they were, they showed no interest in my bait. I suspect they may have been white bass!
day 241 Tue 12-15-2009 124 to go
Day 241-124 to go
12-15-2009 Tue
5:15PM-5:50PM
Weather: W9, few clouds, 4°, 30.50 falling
Water conditions: 4" ice, clear water
Location
Lake Neshonic, northwest of east boat landing
Caught
1. Nothing
Partners
None
Comments
Tonight I again was back to Lake Neshonic, except this time I was fishing an area I have never fished before. The only clue I had of where to go was the areas that I had seen ice shacks set-up on last year. I am assumed everyone concentrates on fishing the cribs. They were easy to find, all I had to do was look for concentrations of holes that were drilled by other fisherman in pursuit of the cribs. A quick look with the locator would then verify they were indeed close by. I did not catch any fish, but I did learn more about the lake.
12-15-2009 Tue
5:15PM-5:50PM
Weather: W9, few clouds, 4°, 30.50 falling
Water conditions: 4" ice, clear water
Location
Lake Neshonic, northwest of east boat landing
Caught
1. Nothing
Partners
None
Comments
Tonight I again was back to Lake Neshonic, except this time I was fishing an area I have never fished before. The only clue I had of where to go was the areas that I had seen ice shacks set-up on last year. I am assumed everyone concentrates on fishing the cribs. They were easy to find, all I had to do was look for concentrations of holes that were drilled by other fisherman in pursuit of the cribs. A quick look with the locator would then verify they were indeed close by. I did not catch any fish, but I did learn more about the lake.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Day 240-125 to go
12-14-2009 Mon
7:20AM-8:35AM
Weather: NW14, fog/mist, 22°, 29.84 rising
Water conditions: 639.04, N/A kcfs, clear 2-5” ice
Location
Pool 7-lake Onalaska – Shaffer’s
Caught
1. LMB (2) 17 & 19", shiner
Partners
None
Comments
I got out this morning before work and I was concentrating on bass and northerns. Three tip-ups were set up and the jig pole was left cased. I caught two very nice bass and missed no others. Apparently the northerns are not very active. I know they are in the area but they are not yet in the feeding mood! Caution on the ice is still the name of the game, in some areas the thickness is questionable.
day 239 12-13-2009 Sun 126 to go
Day 239-126 to go
12-13-2009 Sun
2:00PM-4:30PM
Weather: Calm, overcast, 28°, 29.98 falling
Water conditions: 639.0, N/A kcfs, clear 1-4” ice
Location
Pool 7-lake Onalaska – Shaffer’s
Caught
1. Bluegills (30 )6-8”, flipper jig and ice jig
2. LMB 16”, shiner
Partners
Ty
Comments
Today’s plan was to jig up some bluegills and set up tip-ups for northerns and bass. I had seen quite a few northerns yesterday on the fish camera, so I was optimistic. I did catch one decent bass but Ty did much better. He caught a nineteen inch bass and a beautiful thirty one inch northern. Again today the bluegills were quite active.
Monday, December 14, 2009
day 238 12-12-2009Sat 127 to go
Day 238-127 to go
12-12-2009 Sat
2:30PM-4:00PM
Weather: S9, clear, 29°, 29.92 falling
Water conditions: 639.08, N/A kcfs, clear 1-4” ice
Caught
1. Nothing
Location
Pool 7-lake Onalaska – Shaffer’s
Caught
1. Bluegills (24) 6-8”, Ratso
2. Northern 24”, Ratso
Partners
None
Comments
Today was the first real day of ice fishing for me, and it was a pretty good one. The fish were not thick on the camera, but they were fairly common. They were not all that shy about pouncing on the bait either, they were very aggressive.
I was fishing in about seven to eight feet of water. I saw all types of fish on the camera.
There was Bluegills, perch, crappies northern and bass. It was a very good way to kick off the season!
Saturday, December 12, 2009
day 237 12-11-2009 Fri 128 to go
Day 237-128 to go
12-11-2009 Fri
4:40PM-5:20PM
Weather: SW6, clear, 14°, 30.22 falling
Water conditions: clear, 1 1/2-4 inches of ice
Caught
1. Nothing
Location
Lake Neshonic - fishing dock area
Partners
None
Comments
Tonight I can celebrate. I actually had a bite and I should get caught up on my blog tomorrow. My dads funeral and deer hunting really put me behind on my blog.
I was able to move around on the ice a little more tonight, but some areas were still not very safe. I did mark some fish and I actually did get a bite; I had almost forgotten what that was like! Hopefully the start of some legitimate ice-fishing is here.
12-11-2009 Fri
4:40PM-5:20PM
Weather: SW6, clear, 14°, 30.22 falling
Water conditions: clear, 1 1/2-4 inches of ice
Caught
1. Nothing
Location
Lake Neshonic - fishing dock area
Partners
None
Comments
Tonight I can celebrate. I actually had a bite and I should get caught up on my blog tomorrow. My dads funeral and deer hunting really put me behind on my blog.
I was able to move around on the ice a little more tonight, but some areas were still not very safe. I did mark some fish and I actually did get a bite; I had almost forgotten what that was like! Hopefully the start of some legitimate ice-fishing is here.
day 236 12-10-2009 Thr 129 to go
Day 236-129 to go
12-10-2009 Thr
4:40PM-5:20PM
Weather: SW9, overcast, 6°, 29.94 rising
Water conditions: clear, 1-3 inches of ice with slush
Caught
1. Nothing
Location
Lake Neshonic - fishing dock area
Partners
None
Comments
Tonight I was back to Lake Neshonic. Again, I did not catch anything, but that is fishing. The ice conditions were somewhat better. The areas where the water had seeped up on the ice were now frozen more solid than the snow covered areas. These areas actually had two layers of ice; a top layer separated by slush from the bottom layer.
day 235 12-9-09 Wed 130 to go
Day 235-130 to go
12-9-2009 Wed
7:45PM-8:15PM
Weather: NW15, light snow, 11°, 29.66 rising
Water conditions: clear, one inch of ice with slush
Caught
1. Nothing
Location
Pool 7 – behind house
Partners
None
Comments
The blizzard has ended, but we still have some blowing snow. The weight of the sixteen inches of new snow on the ice has caused the water to seep up above the ice and cause slushy conditions.
I was fishing in the bay behind the house. I did not expect to catch anything, but it gave me a chance to try out my fish camera and to see if any fish were back there. It was really quite interesting fishing in the portable listening to all the sounds of the night. I could hear the migrating swans whooping it up, snowblowers and snowmobiles running for the first time in months and the scraping of the county snow plows as they busily tried to clear the roads. The wind was also making rather interesting sounds as it tried to rearrange the freshly fallen snow.
day 234 12-8-2009 131 to go
Day 234-131 to go
12-8-2009 Tue
4:35PM-5:05PM
Weather: N7, light snow, 26°, 29.88 falling
H20: Clear with one inch of ice
Caught
Nothing
Location
Lake Neshonic
Partners
None
Comments
Tonight the blizzard of 09' has started. The prediction is 12-18 inches of snow with very strong winds. I fished the same area tonight, but I did venture off the dock. I was able to check and probe the ice depth with a spud a brought along. The ice did not seem any thicker tonight than it was last night. There was another fisherman standing on the dock fishing and playing with his locator and he was quite nervous of me standing on the ice. He did make the comment that he really did not want to have to rescue me. I did not catch any fish, but I did mark some on the locator.
12-8-2009 Tue
4:35PM-5:05PM
Weather: N7, light snow, 26°, 29.88 falling
H20: Clear with one inch of ice
Caught
Nothing
Location
Lake Neshonic
Partners
None
Comments
Tonight the blizzard of 09' has started. The prediction is 12-18 inches of snow with very strong winds. I fished the same area tonight, but I did venture off the dock. I was able to check and probe the ice depth with a spud a brought along. The ice did not seem any thicker tonight than it was last night. There was another fisherman standing on the dock fishing and playing with his locator and he was quite nervous of me standing on the ice. He did make the comment that he really did not want to have to rescue me. I did not catch any fish, but I did mark some on the locator.
day 233 12-7-2009 132 to go
Day 233-132 to go
12-7-2009 Mon
4:35PM-5:00PM
Weather: NW7, clear, 21°, 30.26 rising
H20: Clear with one inch of ice
Caught
Nothing
Location
Lake Neshonic
Partners
None
Comments
Tonight was the first day of the ice fishing season for me. The ice was thick enough to support my weight, but it was not trust-worthy enough for me. In fact, I drilled three different holes and fished all three while standing on the public fishing dock! Tonight I was fishing without bait, as the local sport shop does not yet have waxies in stock.
12-7-2009 Mon
4:35PM-5:00PM
Weather: NW7, clear, 21°, 30.26 rising
H20: Clear with one inch of ice
Caught
Nothing
Location
Lake Neshonic
Partners
None
Comments
Tonight was the first day of the ice fishing season for me. The ice was thick enough to support my weight, but it was not trust-worthy enough for me. In fact, I drilled three different holes and fished all three while standing on the public fishing dock! Tonight I was fishing without bait, as the local sport shop does not yet have waxies in stock.
day 232 12-6-2009 133 to go
Day 232-133 to go
12-6-2009 Sun
10:30AM-4:30PM
Weather: N7, clear, 31°, 30.19 steady
H20: Probably above normal, clear and quite fast
Caught
1. Drake mallards-2 (Josh)
Location
La Crosse River
Partners
Josh
Comments
Today Josh and I floated the La Crosse River between Bangor and West Salem. The weather has really changed to winter and ninety percent of the surface water in the area is frozen over. I figured any ducks still in the area would be resting in the river. Well, I do not think there are many ducks around as the river was pretty void of ducks.
The float took about two and one half hours to get down to the Lake Neshonic delta. Josh was able to get two mallards on the float and all I got was feathers. The one drake Josh bagged was fairly interesting. Josh was the up-front gunner and I was the paddler. We jumped a lone drake and Josh fired multiple times but the duck flew off unscathed - or so we thought. After a little ribbing from me and floating about another one hundred yards we rounded a corner and lo and behold there lay a dead drake mallard. After Josh picked up the bird I was on the receiving end of some ribbing.
The trip back up river was not flawless. We used a small outboard for the upriver trip. I had filled the tank on the motor but the distance was much farther and the current much faster than I had anticipated. Guess what? We ran out of go juice about three-quarters of the way back to the truck! The last quarter of the trip back on manual power was definitely taxing. If I would have been a native indian centuries ago traveling by canoe I do not think I would have ever made it home. I probably would have ended up in the Gulf of Mexico!
12-6-2009 Sun
10:30AM-4:30PM
Weather: N7, clear, 31°, 30.19 steady
H20: Probably above normal, clear and quite fast
Caught
1. Drake mallards-2 (Josh)
Location
La Crosse River
Partners
Josh
Comments
Today Josh and I floated the La Crosse River between Bangor and West Salem. The weather has really changed to winter and ninety percent of the surface water in the area is frozen over. I figured any ducks still in the area would be resting in the river. Well, I do not think there are many ducks around as the river was pretty void of ducks.
The float took about two and one half hours to get down to the Lake Neshonic delta. Josh was able to get two mallards on the float and all I got was feathers. The one drake Josh bagged was fairly interesting. Josh was the up-front gunner and I was the paddler. We jumped a lone drake and Josh fired multiple times but the duck flew off unscathed - or so we thought. After a little ribbing from me and floating about another one hundred yards we rounded a corner and lo and behold there lay a dead drake mallard. After Josh picked up the bird I was on the receiving end of some ribbing.
The trip back up river was not flawless. We used a small outboard for the upriver trip. I had filled the tank on the motor but the distance was much farther and the current much faster than I had anticipated. Guess what? We ran out of go juice about three-quarters of the way back to the truck! The last quarter of the trip back on manual power was definitely taxing. If I would have been a native indian centuries ago traveling by canoe I do not think I would have ever made it home. I probably would have ended up in the Gulf of Mexico!
Day 231 12-5-9 134 to go
Day 231-134 to go
12-5-2009 Sat
7:00AM-11:00AM
Weather: SE5, clear, 17°, 30.04 rising
Bagged
1. Drake gadwall
2. Drake bluebill
Location
Lake Neshonic
Partners
Ty
Comments
Today is the second to the last day of the duck season. I decided to try something different today, and it was not too successful. I was hoping for some opportunities for some geese and maybe a bonus duck or two. The conditions were perfect; most of the lake was frozen over with open water just at the lake inlet.
The only ducks we got were two cripples that were slowly getting iced in. We did see approximately twenty-five mallards in total. We did miss out on a nice drake mallard that we did not see land in our decoys. The geese were non-existant. We only saw a total of two.
12-5-2009 Sat
7:00AM-11:00AM
Weather: SE5, clear, 17°, 30.04 rising
Bagged
1. Drake gadwall
2. Drake bluebill
Location
Lake Neshonic
Partners
Ty
Comments
Today is the second to the last day of the duck season. I decided to try something different today, and it was not too successful. I was hoping for some opportunities for some geese and maybe a bonus duck or two. The conditions were perfect; most of the lake was frozen over with open water just at the lake inlet.
The only ducks we got were two cripples that were slowly getting iced in. We did see approximately twenty-five mallards in total. We did miss out on a nice drake mallard that we did not see land in our decoys. The geese were non-existant. We only saw a total of two.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
day 230 12-4-2009 135 to go
Day 230-135 to go
12-4-2009 Fri
3:00PM-4:30PM
Weather: SW13, cloudy, 20°, 30.08 rising
Bagged
Nothing
Location
Pool eight, Goose Island area (radio towers)
Partners
None
Comments
I took one half day of vacation to do what I was hoping to be some fantastic late season duck hunting. Unfortunately the duck hunting was non-existent. My original plan was to hunt the Stoddard Prairie area, but an over abundance of hunters foiled those plans.
Since I was packed light and using a canoe my plan B options were limited. I decided to hunt west of the radio towers on Goose Island. I think I saw a total of five ducks. But the geese were quite thick. Unfortunately I had neither geese decoys nor a goose call. I did not get a shot at any type of fowl.
12-4-2009 Fri
3:00PM-4:30PM
Weather: SW13, cloudy, 20°, 30.08 rising
Bagged
Nothing
Location
Pool eight, Goose Island area (radio towers)
Partners
None
Comments
I took one half day of vacation to do what I was hoping to be some fantastic late season duck hunting. Unfortunately the duck hunting was non-existent. My original plan was to hunt the Stoddard Prairie area, but an over abundance of hunters foiled those plans.
Since I was packed light and using a canoe my plan B options were limited. I decided to hunt west of the radio towers on Goose Island. I think I saw a total of five ducks. But the geese were quite thick. Unfortunately I had neither geese decoys nor a goose call. I did not get a shot at any type of fowl.
day 229 12-3-2009 136 to go
Day 229-136 to go
12-3-2009 Thr
7:45PM-9:00PM
Weather: NNW14, light snow, 25°, 30.03 rising
Bagged
Nothing
Location
Midway bike trail
Partners
Fritz
Comments
Well the mercury is dropping in the thermometer, and winter has begun! I have wanted to get Fritz back out raccoon hunting for some time, and tonight was the time.
I did not have much confidence that we would see much. The temperature was in the upper twenty's with about an inch on new snow covering the ground. We did not get any raccoons nor did we see any of their tracks. But we did see tracks from skunks, cats, rabbits, coyotes and deer.
I just love being out and about in the winter after a snowfall, the night is so fresh and peaceful.
12-3-2009 Thr
7:45PM-9:00PM
Weather: NNW14, light snow, 25°, 30.03 rising
Bagged
Nothing
Location
Midway bike trail
Partners
Fritz
Comments
Well the mercury is dropping in the thermometer, and winter has begun! I have wanted to get Fritz back out raccoon hunting for some time, and tonight was the time.
I did not have much confidence that we would see much. The temperature was in the upper twenty's with about an inch on new snow covering the ground. We did not get any raccoons nor did we see any of their tracks. But we did see tracks from skunks, cats, rabbits, coyotes and deer.
I just love being out and about in the winter after a snowfall, the night is so fresh and peaceful.
day 228 12-2-2009 137 to go
Day 228-137 to go
12-2-2009 Wed
8:10PM-8:50PM
Weather: NNW13, cloudy, 32°, 29.83 steady
Water conditions: 5.03’, 21.7kcfs-falling, 40°, clear
Caught
Nothing
Location
Pool 8 – Dresbach dam, west wall
Partners
None
Comments
Tonight was a late night fishing trip and possibly the last of the open water season. It was a very cold evening and I did not catch anything. However, I did stop at Fleet Farm and stocked up on ice fishing lures and equipment. So, all was not lost!
12-2-2009 Wed
8:10PM-8:50PM
Weather: NNW13, cloudy, 32°, 29.83 steady
Water conditions: 5.03’, 21.7kcfs-falling, 40°, clear
Caught
Nothing
Location
Pool 8 – Dresbach dam, west wall
Partners
None
Comments
Tonight was a late night fishing trip and possibly the last of the open water season. It was a very cold evening and I did not catch anything. However, I did stop at Fleet Farm and stocked up on ice fishing lures and equipment. So, all was not lost!
day 227 12-1-2009 138 to go
Day 227-138 to go
12-1-2009 Tue
4:50PM-5:40PM
Weather: Calm, partly cloudy, 47°, 29.67 rising
Water conditions: 5.09’, 25.4kcfs-falling, 40°, clear
Caught
Nothing
Location
Pool 8 – Dresbach dam, west wall
Partners
None
Comments
I caught no fish tonight, nor did I have any bites. I did see a few fish caught at the south end of the wall. I believe they were having success using minnows.
12-1-2009 Tue
4:50PM-5:40PM
Weather: Calm, partly cloudy, 47°, 29.67 rising
Water conditions: 5.09’, 25.4kcfs-falling, 40°, clear
Caught
Nothing
Location
Pool 8 – Dresbach dam, west wall
Partners
None
Comments
I caught no fish tonight, nor did I have any bites. I did see a few fish caught at the south end of the wall. I believe they were having success using minnows.
day 226 11-30-2009 139 to go
Day 226-139 to go
11-30-2009 Mon
5:25PM-6:05PM
Weather: S12, overcast, 44°, 29.77 steady
Water conditions: 5.12’, 27.2kcfs-steady, 40°, clear
Caught
1. Sauger 13”, hair jig
2. Walleye (2) 13”, hair jig
Location
Pool 8 – Dresbach dam, west wall
Partners
None
Comments
The fish have definitely slowed down. The fish I did catch felt like weight on the line; there was no noticeable strike. The minnows that had infested this area one week ago have vanished and I assume the fish with them.
11-30-2009 Mon
5:25PM-6:05PM
Weather: S12, overcast, 44°, 29.77 steady
Water conditions: 5.12’, 27.2kcfs-steady, 40°, clear
Caught
1. Sauger 13”, hair jig
2. Walleye (2) 13”, hair jig
Location
Pool 8 – Dresbach dam, west wall
Partners
None
Comments
The fish have definitely slowed down. The fish I did catch felt like weight on the line; there was no noticeable strike. The minnows that had infested this area one week ago have vanished and I assume the fish with them.
day 225 11-29-2009 140 to go
Day 225-140 to go
11-29-2009 Sun
9:00AM-3:00PM
Weather: NW5, overcast, 36°, 29.33 steady (The ground had a light covering of snow until about 12)
Bagged
Small six point buck
Location
Moose Junction hunting shack
Partners
Tom W.
Comments
The key to my success today was the overnight snowfall that was barely covering the ground. It was not much, but it was enough to be able to look for fresh tracks. The morning started out as a four-wheeler ride to if we could cut some fresh tracks in the snow. The biggest track we saw was directly behind and to the east of the cabin. The track did have snow in it, so it was at least several hours old. From the direction the track was going I had an idea the deer would bed down on the edge of swamp and stay put for awhile. I knew this area and how the deer may react when pushed and thought the deer may pass through a necked-down area if pushed.
I put Tom on the track and I took a stand a couple hundred yards away in the bottleneck. Well the plan worked perfectly. Tom said he found the deer’s fresh bed about seventy yards off the trail from where we found the track. Tom was able to follow this guys tracks right to where I shot him. I caught the buck trying to sneak through heavy cover about forty yards from where I waited in ambush. One shot would have been all that was necessary, but he was still running after the first and I followed up with a second to anchor him.
The buck was a small one and a half year old six pointer. It was not a trophy deer, but it was a rarely seen north-woods buck!
11-29-2009 Sun
9:00AM-3:00PM
Weather: NW5, overcast, 36°, 29.33 steady (The ground had a light covering of snow until about 12)
Bagged
Small six point buck
Location
Moose Junction hunting shack
Partners
Tom W.
Comments
The key to my success today was the overnight snowfall that was barely covering the ground. It was not much, but it was enough to be able to look for fresh tracks. The morning started out as a four-wheeler ride to if we could cut some fresh tracks in the snow. The biggest track we saw was directly behind and to the east of the cabin. The track did have snow in it, so it was at least several hours old. From the direction the track was going I had an idea the deer would bed down on the edge of swamp and stay put for awhile. I knew this area and how the deer may react when pushed and thought the deer may pass through a necked-down area if pushed.
I put Tom on the track and I took a stand a couple hundred yards away in the bottleneck. Well the plan worked perfectly. Tom said he found the deer’s fresh bed about seventy yards off the trail from where we found the track. Tom was able to follow this guys tracks right to where I shot him. I caught the buck trying to sneak through heavy cover about forty yards from where I waited in ambush. One shot would have been all that was necessary, but he was still running after the first and I followed up with a second to anchor him.
The buck was a small one and a half year old six pointer. It was not a trophy deer, but it was a rarely seen north-woods buck!
day 224 11-28-2009 141 to go
Day 224-141 to go
11-28-2009 Sat
10:00AM-4:40PM
Weather: calm, clear, 41°, 29.79 steady
Bagged
Doe (Tom)
Location
Moose Junction hunting shack
Partners
Tom W.
Comments
Today was day two of our north woods deer hunt. This morning I put Tom up in the tree stand I had set up the previous night. Then, I made a circle drive around the swamp that the stand was set up in.
About half-way through the drive I kicked up a small deer, but all I could see was its butt going away from me. Shortly thereafter I heard a single shot come from Tom’s direction. Tom had four antlerless deer come through with a fifth lagging behind by about eighty yards. He thought it may be a buck so he passed on the other four in the hopes he would get a chance at a buck! Unfortunately it was not a buck, and the other four were gone. He did shoot the lagging doe, but it did not immediately drop. The doe ended up traveling another one half mile before succumbing to its wound. This poor animal was gut shot and was loosing a considerable amount of intestines as it ran. It is just amazing how these animals can keep going with the type of wounds that are inflicted upon them. It is my opinion that if you shoot at an animal you keep shooting till it drops or it is out of range.
I still hunted and did some sitting the last hour of daylight and did not see any deer.
11-28-2009 Sat
10:00AM-4:40PM
Weather: calm, clear, 41°, 29.79 steady
Bagged
Doe (Tom)
Location
Moose Junction hunting shack
Partners
Tom W.
Comments
Today was day two of our north woods deer hunt. This morning I put Tom up in the tree stand I had set up the previous night. Then, I made a circle drive around the swamp that the stand was set up in.
About half-way through the drive I kicked up a small deer, but all I could see was its butt going away from me. Shortly thereafter I heard a single shot come from Tom’s direction. Tom had four antlerless deer come through with a fifth lagging behind by about eighty yards. He thought it may be a buck so he passed on the other four in the hopes he would get a chance at a buck! Unfortunately it was not a buck, and the other four were gone. He did shoot the lagging doe, but it did not immediately drop. The doe ended up traveling another one half mile before succumbing to its wound. This poor animal was gut shot and was loosing a considerable amount of intestines as it ran. It is just amazing how these animals can keep going with the type of wounds that are inflicted upon them. It is my opinion that if you shoot at an animal you keep shooting till it drops or it is out of range.
I still hunted and did some sitting the last hour of daylight and did not see any deer.
day 223 11-27-09 142 to go
Day 223-142 to go
11-27-2009 Fri
10:20AM-10:50AM
3:00PM-4:40PM
Weather: SE6, partly cloudy, 31°, 29.99 steady (La Crosse)
H20: 639.94, 25.4kcfs, approx. 42°, cloudy
Weather: Calm, partly cloudy, 37°, 29.84 steady
Bagged /caught
Nothing
Location
Mississippi R./ pool 7/ behind house
Moose Junction hunting shack
Partners
Tom W.
Comments
I was heading up to the north woods for a little deer hunting. The plan was to leave at 10am so we would be able to get a few hours of hunting in before darkness overtook the landscape. Tom called about 9:30am stating he was running late and would not be able to make it until 11am. I was all packed and ready to go, so I took the extra time and try my luck at bluegill fishing in the backyard. All I could muster was one bite.
Once we made it to the shack and got un-packed I still had some time for a little hunting. I put up a tree stand south of the road in a swamp that always holds deer. I did get about forty-five minutes of sitting in, but never saw a deer.
11-27-2009 Fri
10:20AM-10:50AM
3:00PM-4:40PM
Weather: SE6, partly cloudy, 31°, 29.99 steady (La Crosse)
H20: 639.94, 25.4kcfs, approx. 42°, cloudy
Weather: Calm, partly cloudy, 37°, 29.84 steady
Bagged /caught
Nothing
Location
Mississippi R./ pool 7/ behind house
Moose Junction hunting shack
Partners
Tom W.
Comments
I was heading up to the north woods for a little deer hunting. The plan was to leave at 10am so we would be able to get a few hours of hunting in before darkness overtook the landscape. Tom called about 9:30am stating he was running late and would not be able to make it until 11am. I was all packed and ready to go, so I took the extra time and try my luck at bluegill fishing in the backyard. All I could muster was one bite.
Once we made it to the shack and got un-packed I still had some time for a little hunting. I put up a tree stand south of the road in a swamp that always holds deer. I did get about forty-five minutes of sitting in, but never saw a deer.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
day 222 11-26-2009 143 to go
Day 222-143 to go
11-26-2009 Thr
6:25PM-7:20PM
Weather: WNW12, cloudy, 33°, 30.00 rising
Water conditions: NA
Caught
1. Sauger (6) 10-13”, hair jig
2. Walleye (2) 12 & 13”, hair jig
Location
Pool 8 – Dresbach dam, west wall
Partners
None
Comments
Today is Thanksgiving and it is cold! Even with the cold , stiff north wind the fishing was pretty good.
11-26-2009 Thr
6:25PM-7:20PM
Weather: WNW12, cloudy, 33°, 30.00 rising
Water conditions: NA
Caught
1. Sauger (6) 10-13”, hair jig
2. Walleye (2) 12 & 13”, hair jig
Location
Pool 8 – Dresbach dam, west wall
Partners
None
Comments
Today is Thanksgiving and it is cold! Even with the cold , stiff north wind the fishing was pretty good.
day 221 11-25-2009 144 to go
Day 221-144 to go
11-25-2009 Wed
7:35AM-8:20AM
Weather: WNW6, cloudy, 45°, 29.74 steady
Water conditions: NA
Caught
1. Perch (5) 7-9”, hair jig
Location
Pool 8 – Dresbach dam, west wall
Partners
None
Comments
All I could catch this morning was a few small perch.
11-25-2009 Wed
7:35AM-8:20AM
Weather: WNW6, cloudy, 45°, 29.74 steady
Water conditions: NA
Caught
1. Perch (5) 7-9”, hair jig
Location
Pool 8 – Dresbach dam, west wall
Partners
None
Comments
All I could catch this morning was a few small perch.
day 220 11-24-2009 145 to go
Day 220-145 to go
11-24-2009 Tue
2:30PM-4:30PM
Weather: NA
Water conditions: NA
Bagged
Nothing
Location
Pool 7 (Lake Onalaska) hen mallard pond
Partners
Fritz
Comments
There is one word to describe the duck hunting tonight; and that word is sad! I never even got a shot. I was hoping at least the last half hour would have been a little exciting. Even after shooting hours were over the duck never materialized like they usually do.
11-24-2009 Tue
2:30PM-4:30PM
Weather: NA
Water conditions: NA
Bagged
Nothing
Location
Pool 7 (Lake Onalaska) hen mallard pond
Partners
Fritz
Comments
There is one word to describe the duck hunting tonight; and that word is sad! I never even got a shot. I was hoping at least the last half hour would have been a little exciting. Even after shooting hours were over the duck never materialized like they usually do.
day 219 11-23-2009 146 to go
Day 219-146 to go
11-23-2009 Mon
7:00PM-8:00PM
Weather: NA
Water conditions: NA
Fish caught
1. Sauger (15) 10-13", hair jig, I kept six
Location
Pool 8 – Dresbach Dam from shore along West wall
Partners
None
Comments
The saugers were biting rather well tonight. It did not take much effort to catch them.
11-23-2009 Mon
7:00PM-8:00PM
Weather: NA
Water conditions: NA
Fish caught
1. Sauger (15) 10-13", hair jig, I kept six
Location
Pool 8 – Dresbach Dam from shore along West wall
Partners
None
Comments
The saugers were biting rather well tonight. It did not take much effort to catch them.
day 218 11-22-2009 147 to go
Day 218-147 to go
11-22-2009 Sun
9:30AM-4:30PM
Weather: NA
Bagged
Nothing
Location
Douglas County hunting shack
Partners
Dick and Jake
Comments
It was the second day of the deer season and we got nothing. Dick did see a doe, but that was all that was seen.
11-22-2009 Sun
9:30AM-4:30PM
Weather: NA
Bagged
Nothing
Location
Douglas County hunting shack
Partners
Dick and Jake
Comments
It was the second day of the deer season and we got nothing. Dick did see a doe, but that was all that was seen.
day 217 11-21-2009 148 to go
Day 217-148 to go
11-21-2009 Sat
6:30AM-4:30PM
Weather: NA
Bagged
An adult doe
Location
Douglas County hunting shack
Partners
Dick and Jake
Comments
Today was the opening day of the 2009 Wisconsin gun deer season. We did not see anything during our early morning stands. We did have a little excitement just before daylight when wolves cut loose with a little morning serenade.
I did shoot a doe later in the day when Dick chased a doe and a fawn by me on a deer drive.
11-21-2009 Sat
6:30AM-4:30PM
Weather: NA
Bagged
An adult doe
Location
Douglas County hunting shack
Partners
Dick and Jake
Comments
Today was the opening day of the 2009 Wisconsin gun deer season. We did not see anything during our early morning stands. We did have a little excitement just before daylight when wolves cut loose with a little morning serenade.
I did shoot a doe later in the day when Dick chased a doe and a fawn by me on a deer drive.
day 216 11-20-2009 149 to go
Day 216-149 to go
11-20-2009 Fri
6:50AM-7:25AM
Weather: Calm, cloudy, 42°, 30.12 steady
Water conditions: 5.35’ steady, 36 kcfs, 45°, clear
Fish caught
1. Sauger 10", hair jig
2. Perch 8" and 10", hair jig
Location
Pool 8 – Dresbach Dam from shore along West wall
Partners
None
Comments
I am heading up north to the hunting shack tonight for the 2009 gun deer season. This morning was the only opportunity I would have to do my daily outdoor activity.
The morning bite on the wall is definitely not there. I had that feeling as I pulled into the parking lot and it was empty. I did try the landing barge landing dock in the bay and that is where I caught the perch.
11-20-2009 Fri
6:50AM-7:25AM
Weather: Calm, cloudy, 42°, 30.12 steady
Water conditions: 5.35’ steady, 36 kcfs, 45°, clear
Fish caught
1. Sauger 10", hair jig
2. Perch 8" and 10", hair jig
Location
Pool 8 – Dresbach Dam from shore along West wall
Partners
None
Comments
I am heading up north to the hunting shack tonight for the 2009 gun deer season. This morning was the only opportunity I would have to do my daily outdoor activity.
The morning bite on the wall is definitely not there. I had that feeling as I pulled into the parking lot and it was empty. I did try the landing barge landing dock in the bay and that is where I caught the perch.
day 215 11-19-2009 150 to go
Day 215-150 to go
11-19-2009 Thr
4:50PM-5:45PM
Weather: W6, cloudy, 45°, 30.03 rising
Water conditions: 5.35’ steady, 36 kcfs, 45°, clear
Fish caught
1. Sauger (6) 10-14", hair jig
Location
Pool 8 – Dresbach Dam from shore along West wall
Partners
None
Comments
I fished right after work tonight. The bite was not fantastic but the size of the fish were pretty good. It seems as if the fish are more active an hour or so after dark. The lights were also on and it seems as if the fish bite better when they are off. Fishing here is like a community event, all the regulars know each other.
11-19-2009 Thr
4:50PM-5:45PM
Weather: W6, cloudy, 45°, 30.03 rising
Water conditions: 5.35’ steady, 36 kcfs, 45°, clear
Fish caught
1. Sauger (6) 10-14", hair jig
Location
Pool 8 – Dresbach Dam from shore along West wall
Partners
None
Comments
I fished right after work tonight. The bite was not fantastic but the size of the fish were pretty good. It seems as if the fish are more active an hour or so after dark. The lights were also on and it seems as if the fish bite better when they are off. Fishing here is like a community event, all the regulars know each other.
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