Willard 4/4/15

[mallardmann]

Got a late start to Willard yesterday since I had to work a bit in the morning. Launched about noon and joined the fleet of boats already out on the water. Most were clustered just outside the north marina and all over Freway Bay. We assumed they knew where the Wiper were at but did not feel like playing "dodge boat". Ended up west of the pack in the middle of the lake for a while. It was slow but we picked up a couple. Eventually, almost everybody left for the day and the wind died down. We headed back toward Freeway Bay and I caught my limit for the first time ever. My brother also limited out. I think the trick is being able to fish without a lot of boat pressure. I envy those of you who are able to fish mid week, that must be awesome!
We had a lot of hits that didn't hook up. Not sure if the fish weren't fully committed or if our speed was off. Caught fish on several different colors of lipless crankbaits just off the bottom. Nothing consistent, seemed like they wanted something different every few minutes.
All in all, I can't complain. It's the most I've ever caught in 1 trip. The photo is my biggest of the day, weighing 3.5 pounds.
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[albinotrout]

Always nice to have quiet to yourselves. That is why I fish during the week, less people and less pressure on the fish. Nice looking wiper.
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[Tin-Can]

Nice Wiper! Good on ya! And the water looks nice in the background too.
Yea, there are some of us that still have to work, but when I get to the point I can retire for good, I'll be out there mid week, weekend, whenever.
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[albinotrout]

[quote Tin-Can]Nice Wiper! Good on ya! And the water looks nice in the background too.
Yea, there are some of us that still have to work, but when I get to the point I can retire for good, I'll be out there mid week, weekend, whenever.[/quote]

Who says you have to be retired to fish midweek?[]
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[Tin-Can]

[quote albinotrout][quote Tin-Can]Nice Wiper! Good on ya! And the water looks nice in the background too.
Yea, there are some of us that still have to work, but when I get to the point I can retire for good, I'll be out there mid week, weekend, whenever.[/quote]

Who says you have to be retired to fish midweek?[:p][/quote]


I guess you don't HAVE to be retired. Just easier that way, for me anyway.
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[mallardmann]

I hear you. It would be nice to be retired. I have plenty of vacation but it's all earmarked for flaming gorge, strawberry and fish lake.
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[albinotrout]

My work schedule lets me have week days off. Currently it is sun, mom, tues, and thurs.
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[Moosedog]

Nice Picture! My 8 year old son always wants Willard Peak in the background of his fish pics.

I'm with you on not wanting to play bumper boats especially trolling 3 plus mph. I think they should have a trolling etiquette course required just like the evasive species course. No trolling until you pass[]
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[mallardmann]

Amen to that. I didn't even plan the picture with the scenery in the back, just got lucky. My brother took the pic and sent it to me. I was impressed by how it turned out
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