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Boundary Waters Quetico Forum Fishing Forum Prime Time for big LMB big spinnerbaits |
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10/17/2018 02:44AM (Thread Older Than 3 Years)
i can't speak of other states or even the BW , not having many lakes with LMB , but right now in the twin cities water temp surface temp is 47*-48* excellent time for casting bigger spinnerbaits (1oz) in 5'-10' of water and cover. it does produce. tandem colorado w/ a big willow blade has been my fav.
keep your line wet, good things will happen
10/17/2018 03:17PM
Wow what a chunk!
I never did throw spinnerbaits much in late fall in Michigan. Maybe I missed the boat ;-) Instead my go-to was 4lb green XT and a J-11 original rapala in perch. That popped me some big girls in late fall. On such a set up the fights were quite memorable even though the water was cold. Long casts, ultra finesse in clear water. Lots of fun.
I never did throw spinnerbaits much in late fall in Michigan. Maybe I missed the boat ;-) Instead my go-to was 4lb green XT and a J-11 original rapala in perch. That popped me some big girls in late fall. On such a set up the fights were quite memorable even though the water was cold. Long casts, ultra finesse in clear water. Lots of fun.
Lets Go!
10/18/2018 10:41PM
Man, I'm jealous. This is usually my favorite time of year to chase largies, but the lakes I frequent haven't been producing on the old standby patterns. I've even tried changing it up...with no luck yet. I've even tried normal sized spinnerbaits, but I guess I'll be heading to the store tomorrow to get some big ones.
You're selling these for some commission, right, Shock? :)
You're selling these for some commission, right, Shock? :)
10/19/2018 12:28AM
No bass but the crappie had the feed bag on today. Kept 21 in 3 hours..
This lake is new and full of 9-10 inch fish.
The DNR IS RECOMMENDING for people to keep limits it is so full.
Started fishing it a few years ago.all 7 inches.
Now a little bit bigger..
Next couple years.
WOW LOOK OUT..
LIMIT IS 25.im sure that will drop in a few years...
Ah retired @ 50
10/19/2018 03:43PM
I froze my Duff off fishing last Friday up in the BW, 17 degree wind chill. Couldn't end the season that way, so I went out yesterday afternoon here in the Cities and caught one fish, 5 lbs even. Crankbait. I need to remember to keep a spinnerbait rig handy in the fall.
And no, I don't eat Uptown fish unless I am at a restaurant.
:)
And no, I don't eat Uptown fish unless I am at a restaurant.
:)
10/23/2018 08:44AM
Zwater: "Saberboys: "Hands down, my favorite fish fry!"
Largemouths are your favorite fish fry?
Have you ever had walleye, northerns (y-bones removed), sunfish or crappies?"
He might have been referring to the crappies. Green Carp are gross.
10/27/2018 11:26AM
shock: "The bass we do keep out of a couple local lake are excellent tasting and winter bass out of Waconia rival walleye. "
I'm getting hungry! Perch,crappie,walleye,pike,winter smallies 16",bluegill ALL GOOD for me. I agree with you on the winter bass.
Not to Hurry-Not to Worry
10/30/2018 01:14PM
shock: "The bass we do keep out of a couple local lake are excellent tasting and winter bass out of Waconia rival walleye. "
Is it the cold temps that firm up the LMB meat? It's been a very rare occasion that I've even caught a bass through the ice, let along taking one home for the pan!
10/31/2018 01:20AM
Saberboys: "YES , bass do become very lethargic in the winter to a point you can see them on a camera and they'll just slowing float through the screen as if there not moving , but on some occasions we do catch them , dont listen to Zwater he's fishing the minnesota river and lawn fertilized lakes. ;)shock: "The bass we do keep out of a couple local lake are excellent tasting and winter bass out of Waconia rival walleye. "
Is it the cold temps that firm up the LMB meat? It's been a very rare occasion that I've even caught a bass through the ice, let along taking one home for the pan! "
i just fried some bass up the other day with a double dip dry batter , progresso herb garlic bread crumb-instant potato flakes-a little flour w/ salt/ pepper/ garlic powder. it was spectacular ! JS !
keep your line wet, good things will happen
10/31/2018 04:57PM
shock: "Saberboys: "YES , bass do become very lethargic in the winter to a point you can see them on a camera and they'll just slowing float through the screen as if there not moving , but on some occasions we do catch them , dont listen to Zwater he's fishing the minnesota river and lawn fertilized lakes. ;)shock: "The bass we do keep out of a couple local lake are excellent tasting and winter bass out of Waconia rival walleye. "
Is it the cold temps that firm up the LMB meat? It's been a very rare occasion that I've even caught a bass through the ice, let along taking one home for the pan! "
i just fried some bass up the other day with a double dip dry batter , progresso herb garlic bread crumb-instant potato flakes-a little flour w/ salt/ pepper/ garlic powder. it was spectacular ! JS !"
You needed all of those ingredients to get rid of the "bass" taste:)
10/31/2018 08:57PM
shock: "Salt-pepper-garlic powder is a lot ;) the rest is just a nice crunchy batter combination , try it you might like it ;)"
What about Progresso herb garlic bread crumbs, too?
Just wrap the bass fillets in bacon, cook it, then throw away the fillet and eat the bacon:)
10/31/2018 10:49PM
Sunnies and crappies are my favorite.
We had to resort to eating a smallie about 10 years ago on Horse, because we didn't catch enough walleyes to feed 6 of us, and it was late in the day when we got in. My buddies took a bite of the bass fillet, and spit it out. Too fishy tasting, too thick of fillets, and they are terrible to eat!!!:)
We had to resort to eating a smallie about 10 years ago on Horse, because we didn't catch enough walleyes to feed 6 of us, and it was late in the day when we got in. My buddies took a bite of the bass fillet, and spit it out. Too fishy tasting, too thick of fillets, and they are terrible to eat!!!:)
11/10/2018 06:51PM
shock: "i can't speak of other states or even the BW , not having many lakes with LMB , but right now in the twin cities water temp surface temp is 47*-48* excellent time for casting bigger spinnerbaits (1oz) in 5'-10' of water and cover. it does produce. tandem colorado w/ a big willow blade has been my fav."Very nice fish. !!!
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