2015 Open Water Derby Discussion Thread

[Mitchthefisher]

Originally Posted by RavYak

Rule allows it, date and identity are easily identified.

Worst case I would have to use this one instead lol .



Any one who wants my title this summer is gonna have to earn it .

Challenge accepted lol.

[Rikkles Fisher]

Damn funny tail on that brown too if the bottom of the tail wasn't so long it would only be a 26 incher lol

[RavYak]

Originally Posted by Ricky7

Damn funny tail on that brown too if the bottom of the tail wasn't so long it would only be a 26 incher lol

That one was only 26 inches. Just the angle that makes it look bigger(hence why a good measuring board/tape setup is a must for this derby as it is too easy to fudge numbers otherwise.

Also caught a 25 inch male. By far my best trip to that lake, sure beats the 7 times I have been skunked by the browns...

[Mitchthefisher]

I think i will have to make a few trips down there and see if i can get one of those hogs.

[Rikkles Fisher]

Originally Posted by RavYak

That one was only 26 inches. Just the angle that makes it look bigger(hence why a good measuring board/tape setup is a must for this derby as it is too easy to fudge numbers otherwise.

Also caught a 25 inch male. By far my best trip to that lake, sure beats the 7 times I have been skunked by the browns...

yeah that's a tough lake to fish but after that many trips it's inevitable not to figure it out! Still not the same as a running water brown if you ask me though lol you throw them all back for me to try and catch? Lol

[RavYak]

Yeah I threw em back but saw a couple being kept. If you catch one out there throw it back, it would be horrible eating anyway...

Pretty weak younger age classes as well so once these few big ones are gone might not be much left in that lake... Unless you like catching suckers, saw hundreds of those lol.

[Rikkles Fisher]

Originally Posted by RavYak

Yeah I threw em back but saw a couple being kept. If you catch one out there throw it back, it would be horrible eating anyway...

Pretty weak younger age classes as well so once these few big ones are gone might not be much left in that lake... Unless you like catching suckers, saw hundreds of those lol.

I'd definitely throw em back I do my fish eating out of the rivers and streams mostly too. Pm me some good lures to try Rav lol

[FreshAirGetter]

Originally Posted by Ricky7

Lol I know I was just bugging you, if I don't beat you this year in total inches this year it's only because I ran out of gas money or time, it won't be from lack of skill�� lol

And I'll only lose because I'm broke, no time, and no skill..oh and no luck either

[Rikkles Fisher]

Originally Posted by FreshAirGetter

And I'll only lose because I'm broke, no time, and no skill..oh and no luck either

Haha at least your honest!

[viggopartaco]

Terrible eating you say? Not sure what fish your talking about but hope you don't mean Stocked OBED God there Tasty !!

[FreshAirGetter]

Originally Posted by Mitchthefisher

I think i will have to make a few trips down there and see if i can get one of those hogs.

Mitch, no need to go get a trophy...you already have the motherlode for the derby...lol

[Mitchthefisher]

Originally Posted by FreshAirGetter

Mitch, no need to go get a trophy...you already have the motherlode for the derby...lol

Aha the motherload is not quite finished.. long ways to go.

[FreshAirGetter]

Where the heck did you catch that nice walleye Ricky? Unless I get lucky in the river, I thought only bigger ones like that would be in lakes closed at the moment. What a luckbox ;-)

[Mitchthefisher]

there is some monsters in the river man just got to keep trying.

[Rikkles Fisher]

Originally Posted by FreshAirGetter

Where the heck did you catch that nice walleye Ricky? Unless I get lucky in the river, I thought only bigger ones like that would be in lakes closed at the moment. What a luckbox ;-)

It's just a medium sized one a guy can get 30 inchers outta the NSR. Once you get one get your hook out with same presentation in same spot ASAP they seem to travel in schools it's like plucking the big perch out of the school have to go through some small ones.

[FreshAirGetter]

Thanks for the tips guys. I never catch big ones in the river...but know some guys who caught an 8 lb'er. Guess I'll just keep trying, if this winter wonderland will cease

[CanadianBadass]

Originally Posted by FreshAirGetter

Thanks for the tips guys. I never catch big ones in the river...but know some guys who caught an 8 lb'er. Guess I'll just keep trying, if this winter wonderland will cease

I think the new alberta record walleye will be from the NSR in the next 2 years

[Rikkles Fisher]

Originally Posted by CanadianBadass

I think the new alberta record walleye will be from the NSR in the next 2 years

I'd like to meet that walleye. I think so too.

[RavYak]

Most of the trophy walleye seem to prefer to hang out down at Tobin but there must be the odd record quality fish that makes it into Alberta every now and again.

[FreshAirGetter]

Can we stop the derby now and tabulate the winner? It's my only hope! lol I've caught all the fish I know how


I thought I caught the nicest brown of my life, and see it's the smallest...lol...oh well, it was my personal best. It's tough being a newb!

[Mitchthefisher]

Thats a nice burb man, was it on the nsr?

[Og Dumi]

Hey Fresh you can stop anytime, wish I could sneak off until 3 in the morning like you! Must be nice. You might not make it back from the water Saturday

Your gear will be just fine though you got nice buddies.

[FreshAirGetter]

Originally Posted by Mitchthefisher

Thats a nice burb man, was it on the nsr?

Umm, would you believe Beaumont trout pond? lol yeah was on the nsr. Funny, last year I didn't even catch one burbot in the nsr. This year I've caught 2 now...at different spots. I'm glad my biggest one was last night, so I could enter it in the derby! It wasn't the heaviest one I've every caught (this one was 5 lbs 8 oz, I think my heaviest one was 6 lbs 5 oz earlier this winter), but this one was 2 cm longer - and if I could straighten it even more...lol. I don't know what you have to do to stop the tail from curling - they're a strong fish! I actually thought it was a 8 lbs sturgeon while reeling it in, and then was really surprised to see a nice burb :-)

[FreshAirGetter]

Originally Posted by Og Dumi

Hey Fresh you can stop anytime, wish I could sneak off until 3 in the morning like you! Must be nice. You might not make it back from the water Saturday

Your gear will be just fine though you got nice buddies.

Haha 3 in the morning, yeah right! I work 9-5...what are your hours today? Oh yes, you told me you have yet another day off. Between the hours you, Viggo, and Ricky work, I'm surprised I can compete! lmao

P.S. How do I get early retirement? I'll be working until I'm dead

[Og Dumi]

Lmao I have like 3-5 days off in a year! I am out of Alberta for a month during the derby some competitor I am

[FreshAirGetter]

Originally Posted by Og Dumi

Lmao I have like 3-5 days off in a year! I am out of Alberta for a month during the derby some competitor I am

No wonder you tried to sneak an extra inch on your minno...er...rainbow! Poor Rav will have a hard time tabulating the results...wrong rainbow length from you, wrong goldeye length from viggo...it'll be a full time job keeping you delinquents in line

[Og Dumi]

Lmao what a punk

[Rikkles Fisher]

Originally Posted by FreshAirGetter

Umm, would you believe Beaumont trout pond? lol yeah was on the nsr. Funny, last year I didn't even catch one burbot in the nsr. This year I've caught 2 now...at different spots. I'm glad my biggest one was last night, so I could enter it in the derby! It wasn't the heaviest one I've every caught (this one was 5 lbs 8 oz, I think my heaviest one was 6 lbs 5 oz earlier this winter), but this one was 2 cm longer - and if I could straighten it even more...lol. I don't know what you have to do to stop the tail from curling - they're a strong fish! I actually thought it was a 8 lbs sturgeon while reeling it in, and then was really surprised to see a nice burb :-)

Nice burb man! That might be one that stays up for awhile.

[FreshAirGetter]

Originally Posted by Ricky7

Nice burb man! That might be one that stays up for awhile.

Thanks Ricky. Yeah that's the problem, my fish will only hold for a while..I should be thinking more long term I suppose?

I'm glad to see no posts from you for a few days...you caught a bunch at once in one fell swoop there! Remember to take time for yourself like going tanning or out to the movies or spending time with loved ones, no need to go overboard with fishing, don't you worry about us ;-)

[Rikkles Fisher]

Originally Posted by FreshAirGetter

Thanks Ricky. Yeah that's the problem, my fish will only hold for a while..I should be thinking more long term I suppose?

I'm glad to see no posts from you for a few days...you caught a bunch at once in one fell swoop there! Remember to take time for yourself like going tanning or out to the movies or spending time with loved ones, no need to go overboard with fishing, don't you worry about us ;-)

Lmao! One fish at a time, quality over quantity. I put that pike up as a joke one of the smallest I have ever caught lol. If all goes well IL have a decent rainbow to post and maybe even a rocky too that should boost the numbers a bit.