WestLake thursday evening report

sunrisecottageresort · **Posted:** Fri May 09, 2014 8:17 pm

Too lazy to re-size pictures from last night on WestLake, so I will share a brief report. Weather last night was great, except for an east wind, so decided to grab my stuff and go fishing for a a bit. Usually take four poles already rigged for quick presentation changes. Don't like using snap swivels, always braid to the lure.
Anyhow, line in the water and trolling at 7:30 and pike and bass as well as the odd perch kept me interested, but no Wallskies.
Was going to call it a night when the wind started to gust at 9:00pm, but knew this was a good sign. Went to my favorite spot, this time of year, and started casting. Within minutes I landed a Wallskie that was one ounce shy of 7lbs. That's a good size for WestLake. Within 15 minutes , I landed 2 more, that were probably around 2 to 2.5lbs. I also missed a couple more.
My CCshads took a beating. Cheap hooks and split rings. But I sure do love 'em. Out of the four rigged poles, one came home intact. Other three, missing hooks and one missing the whole body. Big hit and all I reeled in, was the bill that I tied to

See you out there.

Trannyman1 · **Posted:** Sat May 10, 2014 5:04 am

Hey Dave thanks for the great report.

With a post like that buddy, you left yourself open to the possible question about drag settings. lol

Later
Al

boqbass · **Posted:** Sat May 10, 2014 5:57 am

Hey Dave nice catch. Try using a mono or fluro leader of about at least 3 feet or more and get rid of those snaps and for sure your catch to bite ratio will increase greatly. Braided line is great in certain circumstances but not so much with cranks, you need the stretch in the line to cushion the attack. The stretch also can save some $ on tackle and equipment.

Superdad · **Posted:** Sat May 10, 2014 8:07 am

Wow, Dave, we've never had a problem with CC Shads, especially as you told us in your post. Great fishing for you close to home.

Thanks for sharing the other Quinte spots,

David aka Superdad

sunrisecottageresort · **Posted:** Sat May 10, 2014 8:33 am

Trannyman1 wrote:

Hey Dave thanks for the great report.

With a post like that buddy, you left yourself open to the possible question about drag settings. lol

Later
Al

Thanks Al. I knew I would get this response.

. Thanks a million. Drag was loose as I was loosing too many bites. You are right Howard. I should be using mono or flouro for a leader. I just love the strength of braid. Found in the past, I was loosing more lures from mono breaks. I'm old school.
David, I should use my net a little more. Save on lost hooks but the bill I reeled in was a new lure :cry:

boqbass · **Posted:** Sat May 10, 2014 9:44 am

Hey Dave, Ya gotta get Mary Lynn out there for a netter, i have nancy but its hard to net anything with a book. I have better luck with the dogs gaffing the fish. lol. You cant loose a fish without first catching it!! Keep slamming them Dave.

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