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yimincn
12-17-2016, 11:54 PM
went gull twice already
see really slow
can see from my camera
looks like all white fish pretty and large
couple pick and no burbot
went both side on gull
how is everyone fish there
saw a white truck drive on lake today
and 2 small suv as well
thats all update i have

WillyOneStyle
12-18-2016, 03:37 AM
keep these haiku lake reports coming, yimincn

SNAPFisher
12-18-2016, 06:00 AM
Not been myself
Think maybe
Wind factor fast
I not drive white truck

Seriously though, those reports of big whites by more than one has me thinking....hmmmm, I says

Penner
12-18-2016, 09:34 AM
keep these haiku lake reports coming, yimincn

lol

happyfisher
12-18-2016, 10:04 AM
Slow here at Brownlow especially......


Ahhhhhgggggg


Not happy

bwackwabbit
12-18-2016, 11:45 AM
Pretty slow for us "Old" guys too...

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161218/4a1b37f3556c80e1c7e48a262a6e67ba.jpg

Cheers,

Scott.

happyfisher
12-18-2016, 01:51 PM
I got 3 perch but all small like Urs ...mouthed a white....pike took a peak....that's it.....

happyfisher
12-18-2016, 01:53 PM
Zip and bwack.....U guys better come visit me........

Happy

Elchinodiablo
12-18-2016, 02:54 PM
The only fish i saw was a 22inch burbot. He ended staying with for dinner.

bwackwabbit
12-18-2016, 03:03 PM
Sorry happy too windy to travel

Cheers,

Scott.

yoteblaster
12-18-2016, 03:16 PM
Only been out 3 times so far, but slow for me as well

Amateur Hunter
12-18-2016, 04:25 PM
First time this year on Gull. Slooooooow on Meridian beach.
Hooked 1 white and lost it near the hole:angry3:

happyfisher
12-18-2016, 06:05 PM
Well at the end I got a perch just under 16"......I let him go cause I'm nice.....much bigger then bwack or zips perch above.....

Caught 4 more perch...lipped a white...pike took a couple sniffs....that's it.....moved around......still fun

Yeah got real windy at the end.....then calmed down....I'll be back out on Christmas day!!!!

Happy

Elchinodiablo
12-18-2016, 06:21 PM
Happy.....got a pic of the perchzilla??

genno
12-18-2016, 06:37 PM
I went out to brownlows today very windy, got one burbot and a couple misses not sure what they were


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bwackwabbit
12-18-2016, 07:01 PM
Well at the end I got a perch just under 16"......I let him go cause I'm nice.....much bigger then bwack or zips perch above.....

Caught 4 more perch...lipped a white...pike took a couple sniffs....that's it.....moved around......still fun

Yeah got real windy at the end.....then calmed down....I'll be back out on Christmas day!!!!

Happy
Pics or it didn't happen!...lol.

Cheers,

Scott.

Cpetersen4
12-18-2016, 07:44 PM
Frozen enough ??

happyfisher
12-18-2016, 07:56 PM
Lol in my previous post I actually did lose my phone down the hole......pics are hard.....

The truth....caught 4 perch...but had a 11"-12" with a hump on at the end....lost it.....seemed like no perch schools.....wield....

The old guys bought their fish.....lol

Happy

yoteblaster
12-18-2016, 08:03 PM
All the perch I have caught this year have been singles. Last year they were always in groups. Hmmm

pikeman06
12-18-2016, 08:18 PM
16 inch perch? Come on man. Pretty sure you would of plastered it all over this forum if you did. I know I sure would have. 13.5 is huge for gull. They are nice heavy perch and I would really like to see an honest 16 incher. You threw back a new alberta record according to my calculations. Caught my share, put in my time out there. Not calling you a liar but the next 16 incher you catch out of gull lake alberta you might wanna get verified.

kinwahkly
12-18-2016, 09:04 PM
Had a 22 " inch perch also today but released it.

Dewey Cox
12-18-2016, 09:50 PM
Pretty slow for us "Old" guys too...

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161218/4a1b37f3556c80e1c7e48a262a6e67ba.jpg

Cheers,

Scott.



Is that a walleye belly up in that bucket?

bwackwabbit
12-18-2016, 09:51 PM
Is that a walleye belly up in that bucket?
Whitefish

Cheers,

Scott.

Zip-in-Z
12-18-2016, 09:53 PM
Really .... that's Mrs White one of 3 sisters.

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Dewey Cox
12-18-2016, 09:53 PM
So much for my fish ID skills!
Nice work on the fish!

SNAPFisher
12-19-2016, 12:56 PM
So much for my fish ID skills!
Nice work on the fish!

At least you got back on and clarified. I was waiting for a potential post barrage...

SNAPFisher
12-19-2016, 01:01 PM
Went out on Sunday as well. First time on the ice this year. Stuck to the South side and drove around the edge - like on shore - and walked out. Skidoo is in the shop :(

Tried sight fishing too and the water is the same as the last 2 years - crappy visual.

First fish was this nice walleye (attached).

Just after I dropped down and the hook was hit on the way down. It was a huge white and it came back and inhaled it. Had it on for a bit and decided to play the big girl out than try to horse it in...fish one and got off.

Visuals got worse as it got brighter so switched to vex. Lots of follows on the screen to the hook and down sized to my perch rig. Next 20 fish were all perch and were 5-7 inches...woo... Nothing to get too excited about but the numbers were good. When that dried up I moved and used the under water cam for a bit...saw nothing until I saw a bigger perch but that was 2 p.m. and the wind was ridiculous. So, packed up like most others and headed off.

Not bad, its a start.

Zip-in-Z
12-19-2016, 04:24 PM
Went out on Sunday as well. First time on the ice this year. Stuck to the South side and drove around the edge - like on shore - and walked out. Skidoo is in the shop :(

Tried sight fishing too and the water is the same as the last 2 years - crappy visual.

First fish was this nice walleye (attached).

Just after I dropped down and the hook was hit on the way down. It was a huge white and it came back and inhaled it. Had it on for a bit and decided to play the big girl out than try to horse it in...fish one and got off.

Visuals got worse as it got brighter so switched to vex. Lots of follows on the screen to the hook and down sized to my perch rig. Next 20 fish were all perch and were 5-7 inches...woo... Nothing to get too excited about but the numbers were good. When that dried up I moved and used the under water cam for a bit...saw nothing until I saw a bigger perch but that was 2 p.m. and the wind was ridiculous. So, packed up like most others and headed off.

Not bad, its a start.

Snap ... Nice eye and Perch, too ... while others said it was slow ...

Gull sure has some monster Whites, I would of needed 10 lb floro for that one I seen that ignored me the other day .... just huge. I don't think it would of come up in 8" hole, that's why I use a 10" auger and drill 2 holes SxS.

happyfisher
12-19-2016, 07:18 PM
I guess I just suck at fishing....lol....I wish I could catch some whites....I got a smoker ....but need fish to fire it up...lol

One day bwack or zip will show me right.......hint hint.....

Happy

kevinhits
12-19-2016, 07:53 PM
I guess I just suck at fishing....lol....I wish I could catch some whites....I got a smoker ....but need fish to fire it up...lol

One day bwack or zip will show me right.......hint hint.....

Happy

But...but...you caught a 16" perch....That in itself is a great feat...No?

happyfisher
12-19-2016, 08:20 PM
Lol....that's a fish tail.....I was just trying to get under bwacks skin...lol.....

If I did catch one that big I would take pics and mount that sucker.....lol.....

Back out Christmas day!!!

Happy

Jaylive
12-19-2016, 08:41 PM
Anyone fish that mid lake hump on the south end. Shows it on the depth chart anyone have any recent depths on or around that reef?

kinwahkly
12-20-2016, 09:42 PM
Anybody heading out tomorrow ?

Willowtrail
12-20-2016, 10:45 PM
Anybody heading out tomorrow ?

Headed out Thursday

yoteblaster
12-20-2016, 11:12 PM
Yes hopefully

latenite
12-21-2016, 06:42 AM
Anyone fish that mid lake hump on the south end. Shows it on the depth chart anyone have any recent depths on or around that reef?

I've never gave it much thought but looks interesting, may have to try it out this year. i need to explore this lake more, as i always just sit out at Brownlow's.

yoteblaster
12-21-2016, 06:15 PM
Beautiful day on the lake. Slayed the perch. 30 in total. Caught one that would make Happyfisher cry Would post pics but can't get photo bucket to work.

kinwahkly
12-21-2016, 07:07 PM
Was out at Sands point from 9 to 1. Landed 1 white missed 2 giants as I couldn't get them up the hole with marmish rod.Broke off line. Saw quite a few whites cruising in about 7 feet of water.Good ice .

happyfisher
12-21-2016, 08:09 PM
So my 6 lb floro is not strong enough? Ewwwwwww

Scared

happyfisher
12-21-2016, 08:12 PM
Yote!!!!!! Pufft......

I'm the master of the 4 to 6" perch.....don't catch whites....burbs...pike or walleye tho......

Lol

yoteblaster
12-21-2016, 08:29 PM
PM me your phone number and I will send a couple pics I took with my phone today

Zip-in-Z
12-21-2016, 08:50 PM
Looking forward to this one ...

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Zip-in-Z
12-21-2016, 09:20 PM
Beautiful day on the lake. Slayed the perch. 30 in total. Caught one that would make Happyfisher cry Would post pics but can't get photo bucket to work.



Here you go Yote!


http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a515/ZIP-IN-Z/IMG_0343_zpsjz6nde4p.jpg

http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a515/ZIP-IN-Z/IMG_0342_zps4vfchnxx.jpg


Real Bty's ....

happyfisher
12-22-2016, 10:28 AM
not bad......i really wanna catch a white.....going to TFH today to buy all i need for Zips WW's......

Is 6 lb vanish floro to light? i dont wanna snap them off......

and to set the hook is it a hard set for the whites? or just a light tug?

thanks

Happy

yimincn
12-22-2016, 10:39 AM
Here you go Yote!


http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a515/ZIP-IN-Z/IMG_0343_zpsjz6nde4p.jpg

http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a515/ZIP-IN-Z/IMG_0342_zps4vfchnxx.jpg


Real Bty's ....

hey zz , which side u catch those perch? and how deep is the water
i been on lake twice and have under water camera set up
can't see any perch
thanks zz

Zip-in-Z
12-22-2016, 11:41 AM
hey zz , which side u catch those perch? and how deep is the water
i been on lake twice and have under water camera set up
can't see any perch
thanks zz



Fellas those aren't my Fishies .... just put up some pics for Yoteblaster, that's his score .... and they're real Bty's ... right Happy ?

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happyfisher
12-22-2016, 12:14 PM
their ok......i guess....i can catch lots of perch.......its the whites im after.....any info on my above post regarding line...etc would be nice tho.....

happy

Dom4
12-22-2016, 01:13 PM
their ok......i guess....i can catch lots of perch.......its the whites im after.....any info on my above post regarding line...etc would be nice tho.....



happy



I don't think it's too lite I use 8 all of the time


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happyfisher
12-22-2016, 01:18 PM
im using 6......and how to set the hook? for whites? hard....soft.......

tnx

Happy

Dom4
12-22-2016, 01:27 PM
im using 6......and how to set the hook? for whites? hard....soft.......



tnx



Happy



Some others will most likely chime in but for me it's more of a slow pull up to keep the line tight because it doesn't take much to set the hook with whites


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happyfisher
12-22-2016, 02:43 PM
yea...ok.....whatever chime in means.....but ill just set it medium....keep line tight.....see what happens...lol.....i wont set the hook like i would a pike.....lol

happy

bwackwabbit
12-22-2016, 06:41 PM
They have paper thin mouths, you'll see that if you ever catch one happy ;) jk.

So don't horse 'em and the hook set is light for sure and keep the pressure on 'em as they are scrambly little buggers.

Cheers,

Scott.

happyfisher
12-22-2016, 06:47 PM
K...just went to TFH....got Mustad 2x size 10 dry fly hooks....green glow beads....8 lb floro.....ready to go Christmas day!!! I'll b on ice at 730....ready by 8......me and family are staying in lacombe for holidays!!!!

Happy

happyfisher
12-22-2016, 06:50 PM
Hey wait....if? Pufft....

Minus 1 for zip for lack of confidence

happyfisher
12-22-2016, 06:51 PM
Oops I meant bwack........zip is still awesome......

bwackwabbit
12-22-2016, 07:56 PM
Lol, good luck out there.

Cheers,

Scott.

yimincn
12-24-2016, 06:17 PM
yea...ok.....whatever chime in means.....but ill just set it medium....keep line tight.....see what happens...lol.....i wont set the hook like i would a pike.....lol

happy

how deep u went for those perch
haha
thanks happy

Gumbi
12-26-2016, 06:56 AM
Been out a few times night and day, steady bite. Have caught more eyes then anything. Perch are not schooled up their drifters this year. Landed on burb seen a couple. Lots of small pike and healthy walleye. Big ice ridge at Wilsons, dont no if anyone cut a path through it. It's a 3 to 4 foot tall wall right against the shore. Happy fishin, Mitch. https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/15590271_1683155581974871_6457356595472860440_n.jp g?efg=eyJpIjoidCJ9&oh=abf8c1f3ab9f0008cf2321460a0db101&oe=58F80848

happyfisher
12-26-2016, 10:58 AM
On Brownlow caught 2 pike...1 perch.....no whites....haven't even seen a white.....ohhhh well...maybe they moved deeper?

Not to busy out here....I recorded on of the pike I caught.....now to figure out how to post it later....lol....

Happy

brent.till
12-26-2016, 06:16 PM
Hey Gumbi what depth of water you getting those walleye at?

Thanks

Gumbi
12-26-2016, 10:10 PM
Hey Brent 16 to 24 FOW.

SNAPFisher
12-27-2016, 05:52 AM
Fished the Northern side yesterday. A bit cold to start but a nice day. Most are driving on now. A good 18-20 inch average on ice. Some places more.

Caught 4 pike, no keepers and one very nice white. Lost 2 other whites. Seen one perch and one walleye. Not an amazing day but will do fine. Under the snow, that ice is polished. Hard for a skidoo pulling some weight.

happyfisher
12-27-2016, 11:03 AM
so yesterday was in 5-6FOW......brownlows....1 perch 3 pike caught.....didnt see a white.....or burb...or walleye.......

one pike snapped me off....switched to heavier line.....caught a 62 cm pike...AHHHHHH

back it went......i think i will move deeper like most people are.....dont think whites are in shallows anymore.....but im not a good ice fisherman....lol


happy but frustrated......

genno
12-27-2016, 11:19 AM
I just got a massive walleye on a wire worm near aspen beach very unexpected


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happyfisher
12-27-2016, 12:47 PM
are u seeing anything? whites? what FOW u in?

thanks for the update!!!

Happy

genno
12-27-2016, 01:59 PM
No whites just walleye I tried 10 feet first then 5 only walleye so far


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happyfisher
12-27-2016, 05:07 PM
Humm mmmmm.........

Dunno what to do....where is zip or bwack? Usually they kinda help me out......

Should I move my shack deeper?...anyone can vote!!!!

Happy

genno
12-27-2016, 06:25 PM
Ya I moved like 7 times today trying different depths at brownlows and aspen beach area could only find walleye today


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happyfisher
12-27-2016, 06:52 PM
I'll be out Friday morning....getting kinda scared......maybe a front came in......the fish must go somewhere....????

But I did notice I thought the water cleared up maybe 20% from 10 days ago.....

bwackwabbit
12-27-2016, 07:22 PM
Humm mmmmm.........

Dunno what to do....where is zip or bwack? Usually they kinda help me out......

Should I move my shack deeper?...anyone can vote!!!!

Happy
Very easy to drive on now for most of the lake. My advice is get out of Brownlows, Sandy point is a better bet.

Cheers,

Scott.

eyewhomper
12-27-2016, 07:25 PM
I had good day today caught 23 walleye over 30 perch and 4 pike plus lost atleast 15 at the hole caught one perch 11.5" the rest 9" and under great day for catch and release oh yah my buddy caught 3 perch 2 walleye the sonar was a must today fish were very finicky had too really work them too get them too bite

happyfisher
12-27-2016, 07:36 PM
I don't want to abandon my shack....can I drive it over to sandy point?

I'm scared.....

Zip-in-Z
12-27-2016, 08:17 PM
Scott & I are heading out tomorrow, I promise to drop by your shed before we depart for home and GPS the spot I recommended to see where you are.

If your within 7-10 feet of the waypoint I suggest you hold tight, will update tomorrow.

Cheers

David

happyfisher
12-27-2016, 09:41 PM
I love zip!!!!!! Bwack is ok too.....

Let me know what u think....I will move it if u say so......taking a buddy ice fishing for first time Friday morning....swung by if u want!!!!

Happy

Zip-in-Z
12-28-2016, 08:18 PM
I love zip!!!!!! Bwack is ok too.....

Let me know what u think....I will move it if u say so......taking a buddy ice fishing for first time Friday morning....swung by if u want!!!!

Happy

Happy .... my waypoint is 60-65 ft northeast of your shed, you need to move next time you're out. If that spot doesn't produce after a couple of outings, continue a bit further north to 8-10 FOW.

Yes ... Gull was slow today, too!

D.

happyfisher
12-28-2016, 09:46 PM
Really....OK...I will put the shack 45 degrees 60 feet north east of where it is now!!!!!

Thanks

Happy

bigcz
12-29-2016, 10:27 AM
Was wondering how thick the ice is now? Any 1 ton trucks driveing on yet?

genno
12-29-2016, 11:19 AM
All kinds of vehicles out there man I seen several 1 tons


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TrophyAngler
12-29-2016, 06:35 PM
Was wondering how thick the ice is now? Any 1 ton trucks driveing on yet?


ice was atleast 18" at sandy point

Zip-in-Z
01-09-2017, 09:39 PM
Really....OK...I will put the shack 45 degrees 60 feet north east of where it is now!!!!!

Thanks

Happy



Happy ... what's up ... no posts or pic's or updates ... toooo quiet!

Did you find the mother load - hidden treasure - Black Pearl & not sharing ?

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happyfisher
01-09-2017, 10:10 PM
Gotta work home show this weekend.....the last weekend was busy.....I think I will go out next week.....but I might be too busy after the show doing estimates....well see....don't have a fishing buddy .....one died 2 years ago.....another is in prison.....the other is kind of a pu $$¥......lol

Bwack said he might take me out....I here February is better fishing anyway......

Happy

Jaylive
01-10-2017, 07:34 AM
Went out Sunday got a hole punched around three and hammered pike like crazy. I was looking for walleye but in 1 hour I had landed 5 pike and lost 2-3 I've never hit pike after pike like that before. Fun but where are the big walleye....I guess I'll keep looking. Sounds like guys are getting them real shallow....maybe I'll try in a bit. Lots of ice! Hand auger is getting tougher. North side of the lake by that raymon shores place. 10 fow 18+ inches

BiggieB
01-13-2017, 07:21 PM
Any one having any luck? trying to decide between GULL and wizard for this weekend, just wondering if anyone's having any luck out at Brownlows or Sandy point beach

kinwahkly
01-14-2017, 06:47 PM
http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad45/KINWASHKLY-PHOTO/20170114_175105.jpg

Good day on Gull.

Gumbi
01-14-2017, 06:53 PM
http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad45/KINWASHKLY-PHOTO/20170114_175105.jpg

Good day on Gull.

Nice got some half decent perch, all ive been landing and seeing is small and 4 or 5 bigger ones a day.

SNAPFisher
01-15-2017, 06:46 AM
http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad45/KINWASHKLY-PHOTO/20170114_175105.jpg

Good day on Gull.

Nice!

yimincn
01-22-2017, 11:16 AM
went out 2 days ago
fishing is good
not bad as start

kinwahkly
01-22-2017, 02:01 PM
Moved to deeper water today. 3 whites and a bunch of smaller perch.

BPman
01-22-2017, 10:01 PM
A slow day last Wednesday off Sandy beach. Three of us all day in the sun.
13 - all released - including pike, walleyes, perch and a big white sucker but no whitefish or burbs. Fished 8' - 25' depths. Water was very murky.

codywf
01-23-2017, 08:39 AM
Are there any ice heaves going from brownlows to the far point north?