Two days on Nipissing

[kickingfrog]

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:

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

Combined with a solid walleye chop:


The fishing had to be great.

Bass on top:


Shallow walleye on crayfish cranks:


Deeper walleye on same crayfish crank behind a bottom bouncer:




Jointed original minnow behind a bottom bouncer:


Slow death behind the bottom bouncer:


Casting a cicada:




Casting an x-rap shallow:


Needs to find a hat that fits and he likes:


Nipissing sunrise:


To the launch:

[fishing1]

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

[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.

[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?

[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.

[Pondo]

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

[Avid Angler]

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

[MickeyKnox]

Fantastic report and photos!

[Big Jack]

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

Well done and healthy fish.

[rackman]

wow nice trip any over the 18 mark?