After hearing about how the river stays open around Monticello in the winter months yesterday the neighbor and I decided to make a quick run up there and check things out. Got to the boat landing there about 3pm and figured we must be in the right spot as there was a few trailers in the parking lot and a number of people fishing from shore and out in the river with waders on. Didnt bring much for tackle with so just started casting from shore with what I have been using on pool 2. 1/8th draggin jigs and a white moxie. Mike decided to go with a hair jig. Took us about a hour of walking the bank and casting to find our 1st fish. It was a small small mouth that hit the white moxie. As it was getting towards dark I was wondering if the walleyes would move in and start feeding in the clear water. The answer was yes. Mike and I picked up 5 quick walleyes and missed a few others right at dark pitch our jigs at the lower end of a run where it was coming into another riffle. Not much for size on the walleyes but still fun to catch.
Not bad for a 1st trip up to this area and I think Ill be back over the winter months to scratch that open water fishing itch again. Might have to bring the waders and a camera next time.
Did you keep any ‘eyes for the pan? I am going to have to get up there and give it a try too.