So how long does a fish like that drag the boat around without getting tired? I just read in this months issue of North American Fisherman that they are having problems out west with the restoration of the white sturgeon. It seems the fish aren’t spawning and the DNR thinks it’s because of the dams that have been constructed. I don’t know if sturgeon suffer any post-traumatic-deaths or not but my question in light of that article is why would we chase a fish for sport that might be on it’s way off the planet?
The thrill of a fish that size makes me grin with eager fantasy and would love to have a story like that in the memory banks. But for many of the walleye lovers, the chase for walleye is all the thrill they’re looking for.
Example: My father LOVES crappies and sunnies. For whatever reason, he doesn’t much thrill at the suggestion of larger fish, except jumbo perch, bass, or walleye. We can be on a prime big fish lake and he’ll get all giddy and say, “I hope the crappies are biting!” HUH????? Maybe it’s the “kid” in me looking for a bigger thrill, but I don’t understand why you’d go to “a monster’s home” and go bobbin’ for panfish? Don’t get me wrong……………it’s all about spending time with the guy (cuz he’s my best friend and I love ’em to pieces!) but I think it just comes down to what “fishing is” in his eyes vs. mine.
EVERYBODY dreams of fishing their favorite species without a crowd and/or competition so on that note, Oregon looks pretty good if walleye is your gig. CC, good luck on the monster hunts and keep us posted!
