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Today was a busy day with both a morning trip and an afternoon one as well. Jessica and her parents John and Alice were with me early and despite the flat calm conditions, we still managed to catch plenty of fsih. I decided that a troll would be best, with the little experience they all had and it was the right choice. A mix of walleye and pike were landed by everyone and a few of them were brought home to be eaten. I would have liked to get them into a few more keeper eyes but unfortunately most of them were overs and released. The time passed quickly and by 11:15, I was heading back to exchange groups.

Mirror like conditions made for a smooth ride back and I dropped off Jessica and her family at the docks. The second group consisted of Robert and his wife Holly and we were back out in no time.

I had decided to try areas closer and with a different technique. They were about to learn how to dropshot as I made my way to our first spot to fish. Although the lack of wind wasn’t in our favor, I was able to move along quite well with the help of the electric motor.

It didn’t take long for Hollie to hook up and she landed her first smallmouth of the day. Robert soon did the same as we passed over several good-looking marks on the screen! Multiple passes over the rock and weed area had fish coming aboard frequently. Bass, walleye and even a big northern were landed from this starting spot. Once it slowed, I relocated to another area nearby and they continued catching fish. It was on fire with bass and walleye and Robert & Hollie were having the time of their lives! As with the previous area, this one also slowed and I decided to try one more area before we were done.

I made a longer run and they began fishing more rocks and weeds on a shoal. Alost immediately fish were being hooked and many bass came to the net. Just like before, a few good-sized walleye also fell victim to their offerings and many more fish were landed. The last couple of passes saw probably the better walleye, but unfortunately, we ran out of time. I almost wish I had of moved to this spot a bit earlier as the fish seemed bigger and more active.

The half day trips always pass quickly and today was no different. Fortunately, the fishing was good for both and everyone landed their share of quality fish. I think Hollie had the best time of everyone as she left with a big smile on her face, saying this was the best fishing day of her life. So much so that she gave me a big hug before they left! I’d say that this was another successful day!!

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Tom, Alex & Bill had another banner day with me today as they all slammed again! We fished in almost zero wind, unlike yesterday when it felt more like Lake Ontario. Today’s conditions were flat calm with sunshine all day and plenty of boats all around. The start of the construction holidays is upon us now and I anticipate that the waters will be even busier in the next couple of weeks.

We began with a troll and as usual, it didn’t take long for the first reel to fire. A big walleye was on the line and was instantly ticked off Tom’s list. These guys were from Texas and had never caught them before. They had also never caught pike and I was sure that I would be able to change that too!

We trolled for a good part of the morning covering plenty of water and everyone managed to land several of pike & walleye before we were done. With the exception of one walleye, all the others were big overs and loads of pics were taken of the fish.

I shifted gears after the troll and managed to tick another species off of everyone’s list, by getting them all into sturgeon. The fights were incredible and they couldn’t believe just how strong they were!

Most of the afternoon saw us hopping around and fishing for smallies, as largemouth are the usual ones they catch back home. Everyone had their chances and managed to catch some of the ones that bit.

We fished until just before 3:00, when we decided to call it a day. They had surpassed all their expectations on this trip and boated three new species each. We had action pretty much all day long and they had worked up quite the appetite. It didn’t help that they hadn’t brought any food on board! Another incredible day of fishing with these three guys from Texas!!

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Norm & Dan were back this morning for their annual trip and looking forward to catching some fish. We headed out in a big SW wind that had three footers greeting us on the run. Fortunately, they weren’t as big when we arrived and I set the lines in for a troll. With these big rollers, it would have been tough to do anything else!

It took a little while but I finally located an area where we were getting bit and both pike & walleye were landed. For the remainder of the time out, we focused on trolling up plenty more good-sized fish. In years past, they had done mostly dropshotting and casting for bass, but this time around they were catching much bigger fish by trolling. Although we talked about trying somewhere else to cast, we soon gave up the notion of a move. This was the best chance they had for catching the most and largest fish today!

Time flew by quickly, as it always does on these half day trips and before we knew it, we were packing up. I made sure that everything was put away for the run back in these rough conditions. The boat handled well and the smooth moves seats gave even more comfort in the rough waters.

Norm and his son Dan had a great time catching this year and by trolling and it allowed me to remain on the bigger fish. It’ll be another year before I see them again but they will have plenty of memories from today with all the photos taken, to carry them over for the year. Great fishing day!

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Asim & Richard joined me this morning for a half day of fishing, hoping to change their luck. They had fished a few times this season on their own without any success and wanted to catch something. It shouldn’t be a problem with how the fishing had been lately but we would have to wait and see!

Overnight the high heat and humidity had broken and we began with a cool morning for our run. The water temps had also fallen by 4 degrees and I wasn’t sure how this was going to affect the fish. Apparently it had, as it took quite a bit longer to locate some active biters. It was also difficult to find clean water with all the winds we had been receiving lately.

After what seemed like forever, the first reel finally went off and they landed a northern. The skunk was officially out of the boat! From this point on, the reels began firing frequently and many more fish came aboard. Both pike and several good walleye saw the net and pics were taken to give proof that they had actually caught something. After their last few outings from shore, they wanted photos!

Later on in the morning, I pulled the plug from trolling and headed somewhere that they could try for bass. Although it wasn’t on fire, they spent the last hour catching a few and added another walleye to the livewell for dinner.

Time passed by quickly and before we knew it, our morning trip was done. I packed everything up and we made our way back to the docks. Today may not have been what I was use to seeing but there were still plenty of fish landed on a half day trip. The water temp drop acted like a cold front to the fish and adjustments needed to be made to ensure that they would catch. All I know is that they finally had a successful day of fishing, for their first time this season. Many more to come too, I hope!!

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Jeff & his wife Alisa were with me this morning, for a half day of fishing. They were hoping to catch some pike and walleye and I knew just where to go. We hit the water in a big SW wind and had to make a long run to where we were starting. The smooth moves seats were definitely a comfort in the big, twisting waves!

I set up the lines once we arrived and began a troll, in search of some active fish. It didn’t take long for the first reel to fire and Jeff was into a heavy fish. Too bad we’ll never know what it was, as it bogged him down in the weeds and just came off. The second fish was for Alisa and at least she got to fight it, almost all the way to the boat. It too came off, just out of reach of the net. It was time for some payback!

After the fish got up on us, two to nothing, we rallied back with a beating they won’t soon forget. For the next few hours, reels were firing constantly and they were fighting one fish after the other. Both pike and walleye were coming aboard and plenty of pics were being taken. Some of the fish were quite large and several of the walleye were true giants for these waters. They were even fortunate enough to catch many smaller ones as well that fell in the slot. These would be on the menu, for their dinner tonight.

Time passed by quickly with this trip only a half day, but not before a few more fish were caught. I packed everything up after and strapped a few things down for the ride back. I knew it was going to be bumpy, but I also knew that we would stay dry.

Jeff & Alisa were excited before the trip began this morning, but even more excited when we were done. The numbers of quality fish landed in just 4 hours was well beyond their expectations. I was pretty sure when we began that we would have a great day, when I saw the winds and overcast skies. Lately the bite has been on fire and today’s conditions only made it better. I can only imagine how many fish would have been caught, had this been a full day of fishing. Great times were had by all and we have plenty of pics to prove it!!