Happy 4th of July!
Crazy weather. Last week it was in the upper 80′s, then the rain came and temps dropped to the low 40′s. Rain and cold for 6 days with a stiff nor-wester. The bite was as cold as the weather. A slow presentation with live bait was the only thing producing a bite. I had no reports of anyone using slip bobbers, but this would have been textbook approach. I fished for a few hours on Thursday between mild rain showers and steady winds. I just hung a leech off a 3/8 oz jig and worked it deep and slow. Boat position was key as we had to be right over the fish to trigger a bite. Most of my bites were on the way down and by keeping a straight line it is easy enough to feel the bite. These guys were just gumming it for the most part so I let them put a little pull on it before I set the hook. This soft bite is a good time to use the longer more sensitive rod with a little lighter line. I use a 7 foot St Croix with a Pflueger spooled with 6lb mono. It is a very sensitive rod that lets me feel every bump when jigging. I also had MaryJo’s Jig n Rig 61/2 foot with 10lb mono that I use for spinning gear and dragging the bottom. Yesterday the weather straightened out and we had bright sun with a good walleye chop. Today brings bright sun and so far just enough breeze to put some ripples on the water. I’m still behind on the grass cutting, but just maybe I’ll get the Ranger in the water today and run up to the Beav. All work and no play makes Scott a dull boy. After all, it is a holiday. Remember…THINK WALLEYE!