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Feb 6, 2022 22:39:26   #
davedumont Loc: Oscoda, Michigan
 
Went fishing today on a nearby lake late in the afternoon. I started out using a small ice jig and waxworm but after 2 hours I hadn't caught a fish. Only a few small nibbles. A nearby fisherman was done for the day and stopped by to see how I was doing. He had a nice 11 1/2" perch and asked if I wanted it since that was all he caught. I gladly took it and asked what he was using. He said he was using a small flutter spoon. I decided to try the only small one I had, a tiny chartruse spoon. However, while looking for it I came across a 1 1/4" perch pattern jigging rap and figured if they were hitting spoons then they must want minnows so why not try the jigging rap first. Sure enough as soon as my bait hit botyom I had a 7" perch. I tossed it back and instantly had a 12 3/4" perch on. For the next 20 minutes it was one aftet another. The smallest one I kept was 9 3/4".



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Feb 6, 2022 22:54:39   #
Bob Browning Loc: Cascade, Wisconsin
 
davedumont wrote:
Went fishing today on a nearby lake late in the afternoon. I started out using a small ice jig and waxworm but after 2 hours I hadn't caught a fish. Only a few small nibbles. A nearby fisherman was done for the day and stopped by to see how I was doing. He had a nice 11 1/2" perch and asked if I wanted it since that was all he caught. I gladly took it and asked what he was using. He said he was using a small flutter spoon. I decided to try the only small one I had, a tiny chartruse spoon. However, while looking for it I came across a 1 1/4" perch pattern jigging rap and figured if they were hitting spoons then they must want minnows so why not try the jigging rap first. Sure enough as soon as my bait hit botyom I had a 7" perch. I tossed it back and instantly had a 12 3/4" perch on. For the next 20 minutes it was one aftet another. The smallest one I kept was 9 3/4".
Went fishing today on a nearby lake late in the af... (show quote)


Nice perch, some good eating there.

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Feb 6, 2022 22:59:01   #
davedumont Loc: Oscoda, Michigan
 
I only wish I had switched to the jig sooner. I probably could have caught a limit of em. I'm not greedy though. Very happy with what I ended up with. It's a meal anyway.

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Feb 6, 2022 23:10:34   #
Jarheadfishnfool Loc: Woodlake/Tulare ,Ca.
 
davedumont wrote:
Went fishing today on a nearby lake late in the afternoon. I started out using a small ice jig and waxworm but after 2 hours I hadn't caught a fish. Only a few small nibbles. A nearby fisherman was done for the day and stopped by to see how I was doing. He had a nice 11 1/2" perch and asked if I wanted it since that was all he caught. I gladly took it and asked what he was using. He said he was using a small flutter spoon. I decided to try the only small one I had, a tiny chartruse spoon. However, while looking for it I came across a 1 1/4" perch pattern jigging rap and figured if they were hitting spoons then they must want minnows so why not try the jigging rap first. Sure enough as soon as my bait hit botyom I had a 7" perch. I tossed it back and instantly had a 12 3/4" perch on. For the next 20 minutes it was one aftet another. The smallest one I kept was 9 3/4".
Went fishing today on a nearby lake late in the af... (show quote)


Nice catching Dave! Good for you, persevearance paid off 👍👍thanks for sharing the pics and story !

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Feb 7, 2022 00:02:53   #
Anybass Loc: Pa.
 
davedumont wrote:
Went fishing today on a nearby lake late in the afternoon. I started out using a small ice jig and waxworm but after 2 hours I hadn't caught a fish. Only a few small nibbles. A nearby fisherman was done for the day and stopped by to see how I was doing. He had a nice 11 1/2" perch and asked if I wanted it since that was all he caught. I gladly took it and asked what he was using. He said he was using a small flutter spoon. I decided to try the only small one I had, a tiny chartruse spoon. However, while looking for it I came across a 1 1/4" perch pattern jigging rap and figured if they were hitting spoons then they must want minnows so why not try the jigging rap first. Sure enough as soon as my bait hit botyom I had a 7" perch. I tossed it back and instantly had a 12 3/4" perch on. For the next 20 minutes it was one aftet another. The smallest one I kept was 9 3/4".
Went fishing today on a nearby lake late in the af... (show quote)


Way to go. Never know where good info will come from. Those guys, I mean gals, look like they're pregnant.

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Feb 7, 2022 00:07:34   #
stuco Loc: Northern Utah - Salt Lake City
 
davedumont wrote:
Went fishing today on a nearby lake late in the afternoon. I started out using a small ice jig and waxworm but after 2 hours I hadn't caught a fish. Only a few small nibbles. A nearby fisherman was done for the day and stopped by to see how I was doing. He had a nice 11 1/2" perch and asked if I wanted it since that was all he caught. I gladly took it and asked what he was using. He said he was using a small flutter spoon. I decided to try the only small one I had, a tiny chartruse spoon. However, while looking for it I came across a 1 1/4" perch pattern jigging rap and figured if they were hitting spoons then they must want minnows so why not try the jigging rap first. Sure enough as soon as my bait hit botyom I had a 7" perch. I tossed it back and instantly had a 12 3/4" perch on. For the next 20 minutes it was one aftet another. The smallest one I kept was 9 3/4".
Went fishing today on a nearby lake late in the af... (show quote)


Glad you had some luck. Those are nice perch. Thanks for sharing.

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Feb 7, 2022 01:03:56   #
Catfish hunter Loc: Riggins idaho (Paradise)
 
davedumont wrote:
Went fishing today on a nearby lake late in the afternoon. I started out using a small ice jig and waxworm but after 2 hours I hadn't caught a fish. Only a few small nibbles. A nearby fisherman was done for the day and stopped by to see how I was doing. He had a nice 11 1/2" perch and asked if I wanted it since that was all he caught. I gladly took it and asked what he was using. He said he was using a small flutter spoon. I decided to try the only small one I had, a tiny chartruse spoon. However, while looking for it I came across a 1 1/4" perch pattern jigging rap and figured if they were hitting spoons then they must want minnows so why not try the jigging rap first. Sure enough as soon as my bait hit botyom I had a 7" perch. I tossed it back and instantly had a 12 3/4" perch on. For the next 20 minutes it was one aftet another. The smallest one I kept was 9 3/4".
Went fishing today on a nearby lake late in the af... (show quote)


Those are nice perch. Way to go👍

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Feb 7, 2022 06:12:27   #
Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.
 
davedumont wrote:
Went fishing today on a nearby lake late in the afternoon. I started out using a small ice jig and waxworm but after 2 hours I hadn't caught a fish. Only a few small nibbles. A nearby fisherman was done for the day and stopped by to see how I was doing. He had a nice 11 1/2" perch and asked if I wanted it since that was all he caught. I gladly took it and asked what he was using. He said he was using a small flutter spoon. I decided to try the only small one I had, a tiny chartruse spoon. However, while looking for it I came across a 1 1/4" perch pattern jigging rap and figured if they were hitting spoons then they must want minnows so why not try the jigging rap first. Sure enough as soon as my bait hit botyom I had a 7" perch. I tossed it back and instantly had a 12 3/4" perch on. For the next 20 minutes it was one aftet another. The smallest one I kept was 9 3/4".
Went fishing today on a nearby lake late in the af... (show quote)


Nice catch Dave, and way to adapt! Now you know, so the next trip will be a limit. Thanks for the picture.

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Feb 7, 2022 06:51:00   #
OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin
 
Nice job Dave, and thanks to the Good Samaritan who shared the fish and the tip. A nice meal there, for sure. Congrats!

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Feb 7, 2022 08:03:18   #
Wv mike Loc: Parkersburg area. Wv
 
Nice. They look like they are full of eggs. I fry them up right along with the fish delicious.

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Feb 7, 2022 08:09:14   #
dbed Loc: POMME DE TERRE LAKE MISSOURI
 
Good job

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Feb 7, 2022 09:50:03   #
davedumont Loc: Oscoda, Michigan
 
Thanks for all the nice comments. I had a blast catching them. I needed it. I've had a bad streak of luck with the fish the last few times out. This made up for it.

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Feb 7, 2022 13:14:38   #
RuffplayOR57 Loc: Klamath Falls, OR
 
davedumont wrote:
I only wish I had switched to the jig sooner. I probably could have caught a limit of em. I'm not greedy though. Very happy with what I ended up with. It's a meal anyway.


Some nice fatties there Dave, your right those will eat just fine

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Feb 7, 2022 13:27:05   #
E.pa.al Loc: Martin's Creek
 
Nice catch Dave!!

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Feb 7, 2022 14:09:26   #
hacksaw Loc: Pasadena, Texas
 
davedumont wrote:
Went fishing today on a nearby lake late in the afternoon. I started out using a small ice jig and waxworm but after 2 hours I hadn't caught a fish. Only a few small nibbles. A nearby fisherman was done for the day and stopped by to see how I was doing. He had a nice 11 1/2" perch and asked if I wanted it since that was all he caught. I gladly took it and asked what he was using. He said he was using a small flutter spoon. I decided to try the only small one I had, a tiny chartruse spoon. However, while looking for it I came across a 1 1/4" perch pattern jigging rap and figured if they were hitting spoons then they must want minnows so why not try the jigging rap first. Sure enough as soon as my bait hit botyom I had a 7" perch. I tossed it back and instantly had a 12 3/4" perch on. For the next 20 minutes it was one aftet another. The smallest one I kept was 9 3/4".
Went fishing today on a nearby lake late in the af... (show quote)


Enjoyed the story and those are some nice perch.
Hack 🇺🇸🍺🍺

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