Wabamun today

Jasonp · #1 05-22-2011, 11:45 PM

Me n a friend went to wabamun today n got a 12 lb pike. 5 5-6 lb pike and about 25 pike 4 or less lbs. Was amazing! We witnessed a pike each a loon as well which was probably the biggest highlight of the day. Its unreal how good the fishing was there

carterM · #2 05-23-2011, 12:04 AM

You meant "eat" a loon. Pike don't "each" things to the best of my knowledge...but ya I never thought I'd see a fish take down a full grown bird.

Can't figure out how to post a pic...

usef · #3 05-23-2011, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Jasonp

Me n a friend went to wabamun today n got a 12 lb pike. 5 5-6 lb pike and about 25 pike 4 or less lbs. Was amazing! We witnessed a pike each a loon as well which was probably the biggest highlight of the day. Its unreal how good the fishing was there

Were you using a boat or just shore fishing ? Never been out there but was thinking of talking a trip next week. What are good lures/bait to use on Wab ?

perchie15 · #4 05-23-2011, 11:27 AM

I'd prob think any type of spoon and good gear so when u catch that big one doesn't break ur rod or line :-). I've ice fished wab lots but haven't summer fished it yet but Mayb tomorrow since today is crap weather

. I using number 4 Len thompsons hehe

Jiffy10 · #5 05-23-2011, 05:54 PM

Been to Wab. twice before and have had decent luck. HUGE LAKE
and cant seem to understand what end of the lake to go , how far out etc.
Not looking for an secret honey holes but a general direction would sure
be appreciated. Sure would cut down on driving around in a circle
trying to decide what direction to go. I know that figureing that kinda
thing is half the fun but WOW.... thats some big lake !!!
Anyone want to point " thata way " ???

Captain John · #6 05-23-2011, 09:40 PM

I would also appreciate a general direction setting.
Went there today with a couple buddies and only caught two fish... and a cold haha.
How far off shore to troll and i what general part of the lake?
Thanks for any advice

Jasonp · #7 05-23-2011, 10:10 PM

Take me with you in your boat n ill show what to use n where to go

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perchie15 · #8 05-23-2011, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain John

I would also appreciate a general direction setting.
Went there today with a couple buddies and only caught two fish... and a cold haha.
How far off shore to troll and i what general part of the lake?
Thanks for any advice

Where were u guys fishing at which area? I'm planning on going to seba beach area tomorrow..

BGSH · #9 05-23-2011, 11:01 PM

another great place to fish is at the other end of the lake where the other plant is, there train tracks and alot of rocks to fish there, awsome spot this time of year, gluck

carterM · #10 05-23-2011, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Jasonp

Take me with you in your boat n ill show what to use n where to go

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Sheesh Jason, you're like a *****!!! Just look for bays with some cattails/bullrushes growing in them. I've caught fish in Wab on spoons, spinners, crankbaits and topwater jerkbaits. Just in the last 2 days. Also...if you can find something that looks like a loon you'll probably get a monster of a fish!

perchie15 · #11 05-24-2011, 02:23 PM

I'm on my way to wabamun right now boys!!! I'll let you guys know how I do but didn't bother bringing triller motor so hopefully I don't need it :S. Never fished it in summer time b4..

Jwood 456 · #12 05-24-2011, 03:08 PM

How big do you think that pike looked that ate the loon!?

Jasonp · #13 05-24-2011, 03:19 PM

Couldnt reall tell.

Perchie ill be out theee tonight as well. Are u in a boat?

FishingFrenzy · #14 05-24-2011, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by carterM

Sheesh Jason, you're like a *****!!! Just look for bays with some cattails/bullrushes growing in them. I've caught fish in Wab on spoons, spinners, crankbaits and topwater jerkbaits. Just in the last 2 days. Also...if you can find something that looks like a loon you'll probably get a monster of a fish!

How bout an actual loon?? 12 gauge + 5/0 treble+rope = Loonbait

perchie15 · #15 05-24-2011, 09:49 PM

Jason yeah I was in a boat...

*************** stupid flippin cheap jig heads!!!! Never ever gonna buy from bulk bin again ahhhhhhhh. I lost a huge huge pike right next to boat!!!!!! Fought for 5mins. Only had a stupid plastic net that was to small for it!!!!! So what I'm asking besides getting a new net what could I do diff next time if I wanted to bring him in boat so I could of took a picture????

alodar · #16 05-24-2011, 09:53 PM

Shove yer hand in her mouth

You can grab it while its in the water with one of those lip grab units or get a cradle theyre open one end and ya slide it under the fish theyre slick

alodar · #17 05-24-2011, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Jasonp

Me n a friend went to wabamun today n got a 12 lb pike. 5 5-6 lb pike and about 25 pike 4 or less lbs. Was amazing! We witnessed a pike each a loon as well which was probably the biggest highlight of the day. Its unreal how good the fishing was there

ive heard alot of i saw a pike eat a water fowl tales about wabamun hope to see one this year

mudbug · #18 05-24-2011, 09:59 PM

Just launch your boat at the townsite and start trolling heading West along the shore line and you'll find fish no problem. Distance from shore isn't too much of an issue but I find close to the bull rushes etc to be a good distance, 15 to 25' from them

Jasonp · #19 05-24-2011, 10:01 PM

We caught a 10 lber, 7 lber and 8 other 5 lb or less.

perchie15 · #20 05-24-2011, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Jasonp

We caught a 10 lber, 7 lber and 8 other 5 lb or less.

Ahhh u were in that legend boat? We didnt get ne big ones like that except for "big one got away" ofcourse famous last words ha!!!

BGSH · #21 05-25-2011, 12:43 AM

hey perchie, you on msn

Jasonp · #22 05-25-2011, 09:21 AM

Lol nope we were on shore

perchie15 · #23 05-25-2011, 12:28 PM

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Lol nope we were on shore

Really? Wow better luck then us in a boat but u prob have lot more experience with the lake then I do we just casted didn't bother trolling..

carterM · #24 05-25-2011, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by perchie15

Really? Wow better luck then us in a boat but u prob have lot more experience with the lake then I do we just casted didn't bother trolling..

Well, our experience involves 8 hours or so on Sunday, 6 or so in the rain on Monday and about 3 Tuesday night. In that time we've caught a 12, 10, 8, 7 and a whole bunch of fish less than 7 lbs. Sunday night we must have caught 30 fish between the 2 of us.

Also...a pike take a Zara Spook is one of the coolest things you'll see. Reminds me of a great white eating a seal.

I just hope the pike stay shallow for a while. It'll be dissapointing if they go deep before we can get our hands on a boat