Two days on Nipissing

Had a couple of days on Nipissing last week. I usually get up once in late May or early June but it's been about 20 years since I've fished it in July.

Usually a tougher bite when this happens:http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/g...ps79d0e958.jpg

and there was a caddis hatch as well for good measure.

Combined with a solid walleye chop:
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/g...psbf5eccd6.jpg

The fishing had to be great.

Bass on top:
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/g...psa41263e5.jpg

Shallow walleye on crayfish cranks:
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/g...ps751577c1.jpg

Deeper walleye on same crayfish crank behind a bottom bouncer:
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/g...ps8bbdb532.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/g...ps5c7cbe4d.jpg

Jointed original minnow behind a bottom bouncer:
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/g...ps51f4fd72.jpg

Slow death behind the bottom bouncer:
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/g...ps6f444313.jpg

Casting a cicada:
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/g...psabafaa86.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/g...ps180e0393.jpg

Casting an x-rap shallow:
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/g...pse1843d9f.jpg

Needs to find a hat that fits and he likes:
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/g...ps3a5e8a29.jpg

Nipissing sunrise:
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/g...ps482908d3.jpg

To the launch:
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/g...ps736c1fc0.jpg

looks like a fun vacation. And they are saying there are no walleye left in the lake. Someone lied.

We've done well in our limited times on the lake the last 6-7 years. We've really changed locations and tactics though.

That looks like a great trip.
Way to keep on them, it must be tough having to relocate fish year after year when you are there for only a few days, nicely done.

Did most of your fish come on hardbaits?

Yep. I used the slow death with a gulp worm a little bit and got a few small ones, but other then that, all lures. Didn't jig any either. I switched completely to scented plastics 10-15 years ago if I have to slow down but our best/most/consistent fish have all been on lures.

Looks like a blast. Loving the sun glass tan LOL!

nice range of sizes to those eyes, kinda contradicts what that Nugget keeps printing

Fantastic report and photos!

Didn't you know there are no walleye in Nipissing?

Well done and healthy fish.

wow nice trip any over the 18 mark?