We were back this morning and tried to hit another lake without any success. Waves were crashing big on the ramp and I knew we had only one option. We needed some shelter from the wind and had to settle for a body of water that held it for us. The overnight air hadn\u2019t dropped the morning temps below the freezing mark and we were actually expecting them in the 40\u2019s today. Wow, it was going to feel like Florida! It wasn\u2019t a quick start but we eventually got into them as Craig started once again. This time however, Herm wasn\u2019t far behind and picked up several of his own as we slowly moved around. We actually hit an area where Herm got into them pretty good and Craig just picked at them. What a difference a day makes! Most of these fish were big ones of four pounds or better but as with yesterday, fives were scarce. In fact the largest of this day was to be a 4.94 caught later in the afternoon. Along with the numbers of fatty smallies, we also managed to get a few bonus walleye today. Up until recently, the water temps hadn\u2019t been cool enough to bring in these fish to where they were easy pickings. With the temps dipping below the 50 degree mark it will only continue to load up even more in the next couple of weeks. Mixed in with the walleye were a few more 4 pound plus bass and Herm looked like he had the lead today. Every time we looked back, his rod was bent and he was locked up again! He was on fire today and fishing slow enough to have the fish find his offering. Although Craig did manage to catch his share of fish, I think Herm came out on top. He had waited until the last trip of the season to put a beating on the fish and we were all glad. As with yesterday, we called it early due to the lack of light and headed back to the ramp by 3:30. As much as I love the fall for the fishing, I hate it for the short days on the water. I also don\u2019t like the fact that the season is coming to an end for the open water fishing. It won\u2019t be long before the only way to catch a fish will be by drilling holes in the ice. I figure that there\u2019s three weeks or so left before I\u2019ll have to winterize the boat and put it in hibernation. Too bad too because this is a great time to be on the water! There\u2019s no pleasure craft and everyone you see is a fisherman. It\u2019s definitely worth enduring a little cold for the chance at some real big fish. Fall is the time for \u201cBig Heavies\u201d and you never know what the next bite will be. We\u2019re just one cast away from the trophy of a lifetime and I can\u2019t wait to get back out for that chance again!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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