Finally…..A Big South Dakota Walleye

  • Calvin Svihel
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    Northwest Metro, MN
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    January 31, 2015 at 6:07 am #1505138

    A much long overdue trip was needed to the Glacial Lakes of NE South Dakota for our group of friends. Walleyes were on the agenda for Friday afternoon and perch today. Well needless to say we were greeted with some warm Temps, winds, and the Walleyes were chewing. We landed several fish over 25 inches as well as several over 20. We were fishing in a featureless lake/slough in a18 feet of water. These fish were coming in suspended a few feet off and crushing the VMC Tingler spoon tipped with a minnow head. I was lucky enough to catch a 29.75″walleye to ice the day. Awesome start to the trip!. Looking for perch today!

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    mallardmayhem
    Spicer, MN
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    January 31, 2015 at 6:38 am #1505143

    Nice looking fish Cal! Good luck with the perch search.

    Andy Fiolka
    Boise, Idaho
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    January 31, 2015 at 6:53 am #1505144

    Heck of a fish Cal!

    As you’d say, “what a specimen”!

    dandorn
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    January 31, 2015 at 7:00 am #1505146

    Nice catch Cal!

    What is the white gizmo on the ice?

    Do the rest of us need one?

    joc
    Western and Central, NY
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    January 31, 2015 at 7:13 am #1505149

    Whopper wally, bigger than any I’ve ever caught. Never broken the 28″ mark myself.

    Dutchboy
    Central Mn.
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    January 31, 2015 at 8:04 am #1505165

    applause Well done!

    deertracker
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    January 31, 2015 at 8:11 am #1505170

    Looks like a scale on the ice. Great fish.
    DT

    James Holst
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    SE Minnesota
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    January 31, 2015 at 8:38 am #1505182
    dandorn wrote:

    Nice catch Cal!

    What is the white gizmo on the ice?

    Do the rest of us need one?

    Looks like a scale to me.

    Beautiful fish, Cal! I hope you guys get to find those perch but if the walleye keep biting I’m not sure how much time I’d spend looking. waytogo

    JD Winston
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    Chanhassen, MN
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    January 31, 2015 at 8:44 am #1505185

    Now what would Joel Nelson call that fish?

    James Holst
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    SE Minnesota
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    January 31, 2015 at 9:05 am #1505190
    JD Winston wrote:

    Now what would Joel Nelson call that fish?

    Not sure. But I do know he would be disappointed it wasn’t a big gill. grin

    Calvin Svihel
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    Northwest Metro, MN
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    January 31, 2015 at 9:05 am #1505192

    Yes that was a scale. 9.34 lbs. Perch are tough go today!

    James Holst
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    SE Minnesota
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    January 31, 2015 at 9:05 am #1505194
    Calvin Svihel wrote:

    Yes that was a scale. 9.34 lbs. Perch are tough go today!

    How long you going to hold out before heading back for round #2 with the big eyes?

    JD Winston
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    Chanhassen, MN
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    January 31, 2015 at 9:13 am #1505197
    James Holst wrote:

    JD Winston wrote:
    Now what would Joel Nelson call that fish?

    Not sure. But I do know he would be disappointed it wasn’t a big gill.

    “THAT is a specimine!” [Insert girl-like giggle here]

    Andy Fiolka
    Boise, Idaho
    Posts: 543
    January 31, 2015 at 9:39 am #1505209

    I bet that wind is fun today Cal! coffee At least the temps aren’t terrible. Stay after em!

    Alex browne
    Posts: 97
    January 31, 2015 at 11:29 am #1505229
    JD Winston wrote:

    <div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>James Holst wrote:</div>
    JD Winston wrote:
    Now what would Joel Nelson call that fish?

    Not sure. But I do know he would be disappointed it wasn’t a big gill.

    “THAT is a specimine!” [Insert girl-like giggle here]

    Not sure what Joel would call it, but guaranteed he’d give it a big hug as soon as it came out the hole.

    Calvin Svihel
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    Northwest Metro, MN
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    January 31, 2015 at 3:26 pm #1505310

    We moved to walleye spot. Did get 30 nice perch today for 4 guys on Waubay, tough fishing but fun. Wind isn’t bad inside a snobear!

    nhamm
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    Robbinsdale
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    January 31, 2015 at 8:20 pm #1505429

    Awesome fish! waytogo

    reverend
    Rhinelander, WI
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    January 31, 2015 at 8:26 pm #1505435

    Great fish, thanks! waytogo

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