Go Back   Alberta Outdoorsmen Forum > Main Category > Fishing Discussion

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 02-10-2017, 09:55 AM
anorthernhunter anorthernhunter is offline
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Edmonton
Posts: 203
Default Opions Please: Wabamun vs Pigeon for Pike (see below)

Well just some opinions please ... for my upcoming trip Sunday

I usually fish the SW side of Wabamun or the off of the PP in Pigeon
and ** I like to target Pike **. The prospect of catching a big jack
excites me over catching 10 average walleye. That's just me.

Any advice:

1. Try Fallis at Wabamun instead for pike (never been there)
2. Go to Pigeon
3. Stick with the SW Wabamun - 'cause it's what you know.

I use tip ups and smelts.

Thanks for the opinions ... (I needed to talk fishing )

Northern
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 02-10-2017, 10:28 AM
RavYak's Avatar
RavYak RavYak is offline
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: West Edmonton
Posts: 5,174
Default

Pigeon does not have good pike fishing stick with wab if pike is what you want.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 02-10-2017, 11:05 AM
7magtime's Avatar
7magtime 7magtime is offline
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Far Enough From The City, AB
Posts: 1,572
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by RavYak View Post
Pigeon does not have good pike fishing stick with wab if pike is what you want.
X2!
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 02-10-2017, 11:18 AM
Red Neck's Avatar
Red Neck Red Neck is offline
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Spruce Grove
Posts: 267
Default

I fish wab alot as I also fish same minded as your self. BIG!its been slow but its picking up
#1 south side has been very slow. I will be thinkn south side out nearish the old out flow/boat launch(closed) from the sundance plant?
#2 south side out from rr52 go east?
#3 North side out front of scout camp (north side has ice riges to wach for.)
Now all I have to do is pick one myself???
Good luck
Red Neck Out
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 02-10-2017, 12:49 PM
sureshot's Avatar
sureshot sureshot is offline
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Stony Plain.
Posts: 2,492
Default

Try point Allison, or south side of the lake by the golf course
__________________
"I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain."
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 02-10-2017, 02:35 PM
Poppa Poppa is offline
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,072
Default

thanks for the thread...much appreciated. After years of reading about people fishing Wab, we're going to head up there from Olds this weekend and see what all the fuss is about. Predator rigs and big ol' smelts....let's get 'er done!
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 02-10-2017, 02:48 PM
anorthernhunter anorthernhunter is offline
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Edmonton
Posts: 203
Default Poppa

If you need some tips etc. and a location for Wabamun - PM me and I will do what I can to help.

Northern
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 02-10-2017, 03:38 PM
Poppa Poppa is offline
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,072
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by anorthernhunter View Post
If you need some tips etc. and a location for Wabamun - PM me and I will do what I can to help.

Northern
I googled "Ice Fishing Wabamun" and approximately 10-gajillion threads from this site popped up.....I should be alright Got a couple spots we'll try. Looking forward to it! As a general rule, fishing in Alberta just isn't even comparable with back home in Manitoba, but I make the best of it while I'm here. A place like Wab with its decent pike fishing is a little closer to home than some of your walleye fishing in this province....
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 02-10-2017, 04:30 PM
Dragless Dragless is offline
 
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 360
Default

Try hering big eats = big fish
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 02-10-2017, 04:50 PM
FlyTheory's Avatar
FlyTheory FlyTheory is offline
 
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Edmonton
Posts: 1,480
Default

Wab my man
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 02-11-2017, 11:22 AM
anorthernhunter anorthernhunter is offline
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Edmonton
Posts: 203
Default Wabamun it is

Thanks everyone. Wabamun tomorrow (Sun) AM it is. I only have a hand auger so it will be a good workout.

If anyone is out on the SW side by 55 off the weeds come say hi.

Northern
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 02-11-2017, 02:13 PM
fish99's Avatar
fish99 fish99 is offline
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: pigeon lake
Posts: 1,578
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by RavYak View Post
Pigeon does not have good pike fishing stick with wab if pike is what you want.
used to have one of the better pike fishery's before all the walleye stocking.
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 02-11-2017, 06:56 PM
Tcon Tcon is offline
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Edmonton
Posts: 398
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by fish99 View Post
used to have one of the better pike fishery's before all the walleye stocking.
And before the north plant shut down..

I've caught 20lb+ pike at both Pigeon and Wab but the likelihood of doing so is much greater at Wab. If you are using a handauger make sure its at least 8", I've caught pike at wab that muffin top out of an 8" hole, they barely fit.
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 02-11-2017, 09:52 PM
Poppa Poppa is offline
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,072
Default

Had a solid evening Walter bite. Buncha cookie cutter 18"s but was fun, non stop action for a bit. No sign of the sharks. We were at the Fallis entry closest to the train tracks. Heading out tomorrow morning, likely to Wab town boat launch area...
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 02-13-2017, 03:22 PM
Poppa Poppa is offline
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,072
Default

Just wanted to touch base again on this. Tried the Wabamun boat launch area Sunday morning/early afternoon, and had zero luck. Some small bites on the dead stick, but nothing up and that was about it for action. Didn't seem like anyone out there was having a ton of success. Decided to head back to Fallis, and down by the YWCA camp (next to the C.O. house) and we had much better luck. Fairly steady action from some smaller Eyes in the 18" range. Was great to see the CO boys out on sleds, checking licenses. Beautiful day to be out on the ice! Should also mention it's 30+" of ice right now....our auger BARELY made it through. Just about time for extensions!
Reply With Quote
Reply


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 11:29 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.