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Post by bassfever on Apr 23, 2023 5:53:03 GMT -5
Was kayak fishing at MC today from 3:30-7:30 pm. Water temp 66-68 degrees.
Water was 2-3’ low in my estimation (a guess)
Packed with people!
10 fish, most very small.
1- snakehead
5 -small bass
3- perch
1-bluegill
I did not see any beds yet. Even at these temperatures. I wonder if the temps rose too fast? It seems the bass are not ready to spawn yet. JMO.
Really different fishing with water this low.
I need advice on Handle that snakehead. I believe your supposed to kill them, but he came off the hook before I could finish landing. Crazy strong fish. How do you grab them? Do they have teeth?
- I have now ordered a landing net to keep on my kayak, so I can safely land a snakehead, if I should ever catch one again.
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Post by wader105 on Apr 26, 2023 14:49:35 GMT -5
hey bassfever
i was out on 4/18 and had similar luck:
-12 perch
- 6 bass (mostly small; one just under 2 pounds)
absolutely, no one around. lake all to myself
since i'm wading, water felt maybe a little colder than you registered, but i agree - i think water tempted up a bit too soon to actually trigger spawn. maybe in the next couple of weeks - i saw no beds either. although i was very pleased to see lots of small bass (bit bigger than fingerlings).
i would agree with approx water level down. no ramps in on lyndel side. above the bridge is mostly mud flats. however, this is a good time to mark where the spider cribs are (maybe save you a couple lures this year!) i did notice big difference in water clarity in different areas of the lake.
tight lines, bud.
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Post by tomm on Apr 27, 2023 9:04:14 GMT -5
I need advice on Handle that snakehead. I believe your supposed to kill them, but he came off the hook before I could finish landing. Crazy strong fish. How do you grab them? Do they have teeth? - I have now ordered a landing net to keep on my kayak, so I can safely land a snakehead, if I should ever catch one again. Yes, you should immediately kill and trash/beach them. Don't kill and throw back. I use a gripper for them because they do have teeth. They are an awesome fight though and good eating from what I've read. Tom |
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Post by bassfever on Apr 28, 2023 4:20:44 GMT -5
I now have a net. That should help.
As far as a gripper, I have one, but that crazy thing would not open its mouth!
I now also have a decent knife in my possession.
I plan to do better if there is another catch.
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Post by z on Apr 28, 2023 7:40:17 GMT -5
I now have a net. That should help. As far as a gripper, I have one, but that crazy thing would not open its mouth! I now also have a decent knife in my possession. I plan to do better if there is another catch. That is funny , you have good plan  I haven't caught one yet but have seen few dead ones on the shoreline . |
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Post by bassfever on Apr 28, 2023 18:24:30 GMT -5
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Post by bassfever on Apr 28, 2023 19:48:04 GMT -5
u
Why should you not kill and throw back?
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Post by tomm on Apr 29, 2023 8:17:57 GMT -5
u Why should you not kill and throw back? In case they have eggs.... |
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Post by bassfever on Apr 30, 2023 5:26:39 GMT -5
Wow, thank you for that! Never thought of that.
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I haven't caught one yet but have seen few dead ones on the shoreline .