Opering Day

Dale S · #1 05-07-2013, 04:14 PM

Midnight tonight the fun starts of 5 days of fishing. Who else is starting at midnight.

HuyFishin · #2 05-07-2013, 04:18 PM

what is this opering day you speak of?

Fishnafterwork · #3 05-07-2013, 04:21 PM

I am 4 days of sturgeon slaying !!!!!

All the best to everyone !!!.... Stay safe

jaystev · #4 05-07-2013, 06:09 PM

oh you guys make me so jealous. I wish i could swing the 7 odd hour drive! Be sure to post some teasers for us not fortunate enough to fish the forks!

WayneChristie · #5 05-07-2013, 06:43 PM

unfortunately I work Wednesday then a dentist appontment Thursday afternoon, but I will be hitting the river after work Wednesday and Thursday morning, then 3 full days at it. Hoping the snow in the highlands starts to melt and send us some water! cant wait to get on the river in the boat for the first time this season!

kevinhits · #6 05-07-2013, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Dago

Midnight tonight the fun starts of 5 days of fishing. Who else is starting at midnight.

Dale
Where you going at midnight. Sounds like fun!

Guitarplayingfish · #7 05-07-2013, 09:09 PM

Water is dirtying and rising consistently. Was gonna do a midnight trip, but not anymore. Ill be out for 3-4 days straight regardless though.

WayneChristie · #8 05-07-2013, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Guitarplayingfish

Water is dirtying and rising consistently. Was gonna do a midnight trip, but not anymore. Ill be out for 3-4 days straight regardless though.

SCHOOCH · #9 05-07-2013, 10:27 PM

Plan was to be out 1st thing in the morning but being the great loving husband and father that I'am, i will be home looking after my wife (recent surgery) instead of heading out to teach a certain Hillbilly how to actually catch fish!!!! Good luck to everyone heading out!!!!!!

jacenbeers · #10 05-10-2013, 03:50 PM

Dago, it was cool to see you and BobLoblaw out at the Forks. How did you guys do?

Dale S · #11 05-11-2013, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jacenbeers

Dago, it was cool to see you and BobLoblaw out at the Forks. How did you guys do?

The fishing was good but the catching was slow. I only caught 2 sturgeon but did good on the walleye, no big ones, 6 or so were over 20".A few goldeye 1 pike,1 sauger and lots of suckers.Our group caught 15 sturgeon on opening day while the water was low.Thursday the water started rising and by Sat. it was up 2ft.I find when the water is fluctuating up or down the fishing slows down. We only caught 5 more sturgeon the last 3 days. Couple were good ones 1 was 57" length by a 23" girth, close to 50 lbs.1 was 55"x22" and 3 were 54".

Dale S · #12 05-11-2013, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sushi_man

what is this opering day you speak of?

I finally noticed what you were talking about. Must of had fishhead that day.

billycap · #13 05-11-2013, 10:40 PM

Well guys as of today.. The rivers became a giant chocolate milkshake.. Unfishable up here in the rocks.. It's a comin ur way!

BobLoblaw · #14 05-12-2013, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by jacenbeers

Dago, it was cool to see you and BobLoblaw out at the Forks. How did you guys do?

Nice see you down there, Jacen. How did you make out? I believe we saw you land a decent sturgeon while we were anchored across the river, correct?

Considering that the fishing was slow by the standards of the veteran Forks anglers, I sure had a lot of fun. I caught suckers, goldeye, mooneye, walleye, sauger, burbot & 7 sturgeon, including a new personal best 55"er. Had a blast hanging out with Dago, Pam & the rest of the usual suspects. My buddy, Ogre, showed up on Friday, as did Mr. Christie, the Rolling Hillbilly. I'll post a full report after I've gone through my pics...
Here's a couple shots-

Dago's 54"er...

My 55" x 22" river monster...

waterninja · #15 05-12-2013, 02:39 AM

congrats to both bob and dago. looks like you had great weather and great fishing. i can't beleive all the sturgeon pics. you guys down south keep posting.

jacenbeers · #16 05-12-2013, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BobLoblaw

Nice see you down there, Jacen. How did you make out? I believe we saw you land a decent sturgeon while we were anchored across the river, correct?

Considering that the fishing was slow by the standards of the veteran Forks anglers, I sure had a lot of fun. I caught suckers, goldeye, mooneye, walleye, sauger, burbot & 7 sturgeon, including a new personal best 55"er. Had a blast hanging out with Dago, Pam & the rest of the usual suspects. My buddy, Ogre, showed up on Friday, as did Mr. Christie, the Rolling Hillbilly. I'll post a full report after I've gone through my pics...
Here's a couple shots-

Dago's 54"er...

My 55" x 22" river monster...

We made out decent for shore fishing. It was indeed a sturgeon I pulled in when you were across the river. Looks like yours were monsters compared to mine. We caught a couple other medium sturgeon on the trip and way too many suckers and goldeye. The walleyes were really biting in the afternoon. It looks like you had a great time. Did the wind hit you guys bad like it did to us?

BobLoblaw · #17 05-12-2013, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jacenbeers

We made out decent for shore fishing. It was indeed a sturgeon I pulled in when you were across the river. Looks like yours were monsters compared to mine. We caught a couple other medium sturgeon on the trip and way too many suckers and goldeye. The walleyes were really biting in the afternoon. It looks like you had a great time. Did the wind hit you guys bad like it did to us?

The wind was really bad Thursday night. Really kicked up during the night.
Was too dang noisy to sleep in my tent, had to retreat to the car to get a few hours...