Two days on Nipissing

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July 16th, 2014, 04:32 PM
kickingfrog

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
July 19th, 2014, 05:51 PM
fishing1

looks like a fun vacation. And they are saying there are no walleye left in the lake. Someone lied.
July 20th, 2014, 07:37 AM
kickingfrog

We've done well in our limited times on the lake the last 6-7 years. We've really changed locations and tactics though.
July 20th, 2014, 08:20 AM
Rugger

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?
July 20th, 2014, 09:02 AM
kickingfrog

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.
July 21st, 2014, 12:06 PM
Pondo

Looks like a blast. Loving the sun glass tan LOL!
July 23rd, 2014, 08:27 AM
Avid Angler

nice range of sizes to those eyes, kinda contradicts what that Nugget keeps printing
July 23rd, 2014, 05:43 PM
MickeyKnox

Fantastic report and photos!
July 29th, 2014, 01:29 PM
Big Jack

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

Well done and healthy fish.
July 29th, 2014, 04:29 PM
rackman

wow nice trip any over the 18 mark?
July 29th, 2014, 07:32 PM
kickingfrog

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Jack

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

Well done and healthy fish.

You're right they were pickerel.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rackman

wow nice trip any over the 18 mark?

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August 5th, 2014, 03:20 PM
Habs

Nice fish. Nice pics. Big fan of cranks behind bouncers J-9's etc but that craw must have been bumping bottom as well no?
August 10th, 2014, 09:16 AM
Moosebunk

Bearded Bro times!!!

Good on ya for catching fish on that tough body of water for catching anything.

Headed west again for muskies this year Rob?
August 10th, 2014, 10:18 AM
kickingfrog

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moosebunk

Bearded Bro times!!!

Good on ya for catching fish on that tough body of water for catching anything.

Headed west again for muskies this year Rob?

Not likely, in part due to a tenth anniversary trip to Italy (A fall wedding made sense on paper). We are planning on going to the Timmins area for some grouse and fish after Thanksgiving though. Maybe next fall for some Lac Seul beasts.