Cramden

Normally just after the walleye open, we go out to the flats on the lake. North of Berry Isle. and west of Grand Trunk Isle. Not even a nibble out there. This year the walleye were in Callander Bay in the bay on the south side of Smith Isle. The bay is across from Glen Echo Cottages. Depending on the drift and wind direction, we had most of our luck on the east side of the bay, drifting with chartruse jigs and worms. The trick is to hook the worm at the head about three times and let the rest trail out ( about 3-4 ins. ) behind the jig head. The bite was so light, it felt like you were rubbing along a weed leaf.
The water level is down about 6 feet and that may be affecting the location. Glen Echo had to bring in floating docks this year. It's so low, you can stand dry at the old docking locations. There are also lots of heavy Sheephead and only a few pike. I usually consentrate on pike and muskie in the fall.

Good luck
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Cramden

Im a big fan of The Gulp Lineup (aside from the leaky buckets).

Tried using Gulp Alive and should have listened to Cypher's advise. Left the container in my new $124.00 tackle box and it leaked untill dry. I now have a tackle box that reeks! Never caught anything on it either.

Just so you know.

Well, it was a trip to remember. Had my three long time buddies join me for the Walleye opener at Calandar Bay, Lake Nipissing and we were not to be dissapointed. Will try my first report when all the pics are in and I have more time. . Most walleye were either at the legal slot limit or larger and were thrown back. First night four of us nailed our limit... ie. breakfast and dinner. Had lots of Sheephead to waist worms and give one hell of a fight.. A couple of bass were returned to the lake as well on the trip. But the best was last day and running out of worms, my oldest pal caught a walleye. Twenty nine inches and nine and a half pounds. It was older than all of us. He got sent back to the deep just out of respect. Our host camp owner told us he thinks that's the largest walleye taken on a line. Would like to know for sure. Best trip in years.
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Cramden

I had my box sit for a year after a lake trout trip. Remenants of salted minnows and black flies. Just about passed out when I opened the box. Some of the stuff was rusted. Had to toss a few things, but most was saved. Hot water, detergent and heavy on the liquid bleach and elbow grease. took care of the rest.

Still new to the forum and appreciate all the info. Will be heading up to Lake Nipissing next week for walleye and hope to try my first report. I'm also trying the new Gulp Alive bait for the first time and was wondering if any of you have had any success with it. I've never had much success with artificials. So far I just have 3 in. leeches and was thinking of picking up minnows as well. They seem a bit expensive, but buying worms and $5.00/ doz. at the camp, I'm willing to take a chance. We usually trail worms off jigs with great success.

Cheers
Cramden
P.S. To my buddies, I'm known as Mr. Tackle