06-14-2011, 02:24 PM
But I think you made a mistake yesterday. Targeting Walleye? Aren't you the one who says Walleye are mostly caught when you're targeting OTHER species? lol "
[cool][#0000ff]I am justifiably proud of the experiences I have had on Utah Lake and the knowledge I THINK I have accumulated. And for that reason I would never be so vain as to proclaim "Today I go forth for walleye alone." That is laughable.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]In truth, I simply agreed with myself that I had no need or desire to gather any more catfish flesh so I would be fishing mostly for species that responded better to artificial lures than meat. I knew full well that those wascally whiskerfish got no class and that they would do their best to thwart my plans. I also knew that the walleyes would be cracking up and rolling on the bottom in mirth if they got wind (water) of my evil plans.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I started by dragging a FLIG...floating jig...with a half crawler on it. That slays the walleyes at Starvation. Yesterday it slayed a crappie and a catfish and a couple of white bass. Figures.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]While I was dragging the "flig" on one rod, I was also casting and retrieving a 4" custom colored red and chartreuse twister jig. You guessed it. No walleyes but one catfish, a couple of white bass (even on the 4/0 hook) and a tail-taker carpinski.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I did take minnows but I "employed" them only after reaching the 10' to 12' depths...at which I might expect to find walleye under the white bass, but at which no self respecting Utah Lake kittyfish would be hanging out. But, catfish got no self-respect either. My walleye-intended minnows got snarfed by masochistic catfish as soon as they reached the bottom. I know the walleyes were there...and wanted my minnows...but the evil catfish just wouldn't let it happen.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I do hope you don't ever think I make posts to seek glory or "rub noses". I try to make them informative and to provide info to help others "think" through the process. Just "showing up" at a spot is no guarantee of success. Ditto for buying and using the "hot lure". There is a complete process of thinking, planning and application that goes into each trip...not just "chuck and chance it".[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I am properly grateful for all the help I have been given by generous folks over the years. I try to combine that with some of my own (wild and crazy) creativity to come up with new stuff. When some of it actually works, I am glad to share it when I can.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I DO encounter a lot of "lurkers" when I am out fishing, who admit to reading BFT forums but who haven't registered or posted. It breaks my heart when they say "I never have anything good to post". I try to tell them that simply sharing a nice day on the water with other readers is often enough. There are lots of folks who can't ever get away...or who have physical or financial limitations that prohibit them from enjoying a lot of the fun things we take for granted. It's nice for me to know that maybe...just maybe...I can help brighten their day and let them live a bit vicariously through posts and pictures.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Cache County Boys...COME ON DOWN.[/#0000ff]
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[cool][#0000ff]I am justifiably proud of the experiences I have had on Utah Lake and the knowledge I THINK I have accumulated. And for that reason I would never be so vain as to proclaim "Today I go forth for walleye alone." That is laughable.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]In truth, I simply agreed with myself that I had no need or desire to gather any more catfish flesh so I would be fishing mostly for species that responded better to artificial lures than meat. I knew full well that those wascally whiskerfish got no class and that they would do their best to thwart my plans. I also knew that the walleyes would be cracking up and rolling on the bottom in mirth if they got wind (water) of my evil plans.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I started by dragging a FLIG...floating jig...with a half crawler on it. That slays the walleyes at Starvation. Yesterday it slayed a crappie and a catfish and a couple of white bass. Figures.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]While I was dragging the "flig" on one rod, I was also casting and retrieving a 4" custom colored red and chartreuse twister jig. You guessed it. No walleyes but one catfish, a couple of white bass (even on the 4/0 hook) and a tail-taker carpinski.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I did take minnows but I "employed" them only after reaching the 10' to 12' depths...at which I might expect to find walleye under the white bass, but at which no self respecting Utah Lake kittyfish would be hanging out. But, catfish got no self-respect either. My walleye-intended minnows got snarfed by masochistic catfish as soon as they reached the bottom. I know the walleyes were there...and wanted my minnows...but the evil catfish just wouldn't let it happen.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I do hope you don't ever think I make posts to seek glory or "rub noses". I try to make them informative and to provide info to help others "think" through the process. Just "showing up" at a spot is no guarantee of success. Ditto for buying and using the "hot lure". There is a complete process of thinking, planning and application that goes into each trip...not just "chuck and chance it".[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]I am properly grateful for all the help I have been given by generous folks over the years. I try to combine that with some of my own (wild and crazy) creativity to come up with new stuff. When some of it actually works, I am glad to share it when I can.[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]I DO encounter a lot of "lurkers" when I am out fishing, who admit to reading BFT forums but who haven't registered or posted. It breaks my heart when they say "I never have anything good to post". I try to tell them that simply sharing a nice day on the water with other readers is often enough. There are lots of folks who can't ever get away...or who have physical or financial limitations that prohibit them from enjoying a lot of the fun things we take for granted. It's nice for me to know that maybe...just maybe...I can help brighten their day and let them live a bit vicariously through posts and pictures.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Cache County Boys...COME ON DOWN.[/#0000ff]
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