Laker well perch fishing

  • DWSDave31
    Southern WI
    Posts: 933
    March 27, 2014 at 7:09 pm #1360082

    Went out in the rain today looking for active perch got a few of those but first whole first drop I got this big girl 4lb line and on a 26in pole needless to say she almost spooled me a time or two but I got her in this is my first laker but next year I will have to give these beautiful powerful fish a try on a side note I think James last show about lakers helped me land her


    Bryan Myers
    Moderator
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    March 27, 2014 at 7:29 pm #1399859

    What a bonus, and a beautiful fish! Congrats and great job getting it top side!

    Paul Heise
    River Falls, Wi
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    March 27, 2014 at 8:00 pm #1399872

    Very nice surprise indeed! Nice catch!

    DWSDave31
    Southern WI
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    March 27, 2014 at 8:56 pm #1399882

    Thanks everyone it was a wild fight on that little pole never felt myself shake before it was so exhilarating now for the question I was not sure about so I took a few different pictures… how much to get a replica and is it worth it?? and do I have enough photos to get one done and info would be helpful

    Randy Wieland
    Lebanon. WI
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    March 28, 2014 at 5:35 am #1399916

    Dave, I would think you have enough photos as long as the detail is rendered in the image.
    I would call Kevin in Beliot and get a quote. I’ve seen a number of his trout/salmon replicas and he does a very nice job. Very detailed work. I’m guessing you’ll be about $400 +/-
    BTW, I really like those Geneva lakers. They have a little bit more of an translucent apple green color than most. Pretty looking fish!!!

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    Chuck Melcher
    SE Wisconsin, Racine County
    Posts: 1966
    March 28, 2014 at 8:18 am #1399987

    As I was looking at that, was thinking it was from Geneva, in part because where you mentioned earlier that you like to fish. Is that the case? Good job, there are a number of guys that target them, and wait a long time to catch one.

    DWSDave31
    Southern WI
    Posts: 933
    March 28, 2014 at 10:37 am #1400028

    Hey thanks Randy for the info and I loved seeing her swim by the hole every time in that clear water looked like a shark going for a cruise and Guy It was LG its funny you say that I talked to many people over the years that target them solely for years before they get one this size or one at all for that matter but when I set the hook on the mark that came in as 3 to 4 feet of bars on my lx-5 I knew it could only be one thing lol well that and my drag screaming and my line diapering faster then I have ever seen…. Needless to say I was the happiest I have been catching a fish in a long time

    rvvrrat
    The Sand Prairie
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    March 28, 2014 at 6:24 pm #1400135

    Nice fish Dave! Time for a new avatar!

    DWSDave31
    Southern WI
    Posts: 933
    March 28, 2014 at 8:59 pm #1400159

    Quote:

    Nice fish Dave! Time for a new avatar!

    Now just to figure out how to rotate the photo so it dose not look like I’m cuddling with the fish…

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