whaler1

Good news, saw the big Tom this morning. Couldn't get a shot with my bow. Still have a little time left to get him.

until things set up you are in search mode.  I would work north\south from 100-300 feet spreading rods at 10 foot intervals from 50-80 down.  I would also run dipsys with spin Dr \ flys.  Cover water.

ttt

CHURCH RD NORTH BLOCK MIKE   BEEN AFTER HIM ALL MONTH

Younger boys second of the year. Does it every year. Works his butt off but gets it done.

Younger boys second of the year. Does it every year. Works his butt off but gets it done.

TTT

you bet, I keep one of mine there too.  I have to work sunday so it will have to be in the am

Bear I can help you Sunday morning if you still need it.  PM me with your cell if you still need help

I've known Tommy for twenty years, they don't get any better. I will, and know a ton of others, will do what needs to be done to help him out.

Welcome to the site

That's a hog!

I'd hit 60 feet and put them down at 30 40 50 and 60 and run north. 2.5 mph down I would run it out to 250 ish unless I saw something good before.

good job!

So I had my chance at the big Tom this morning and I blew it. He came in a little nervous and I must have hurried the shot. I thought it was clean and that I put a good hit on him but when I found the arrow there was no blood at all. That's the only good thing, I think he will be fine. Really beautiful bird, I should have been more patient. My heart was pounding. I know it happens. I know it's all part of it. I know it sucks!!!!!!!

Love to see a pic of either of those , really cool fish. I guess that's why it's Browns or silvers for me, you just never know.

Good to have you here, welcome.

Too late now brother. Back out for the Tom in the morning. Best part is my bow spot is a mid, late morning spot. Get to have a big breakfast and then relax in the double bull blind. Pretty comfy stuff.

I'm not sure how to age a hen but the breast meats darker than some Toms I've shot. Beard was 7 inches. Might have mounted it but it got pretty screwed up flopping around.

Thanks Matt!

Went out with my bow this morning. Have been trying to get an old Tom I've seen a few times. Had a pair of hens come in, one with a nice beard. I've never shot a bearded hen and decided to take a clean shot if one presented itself. Unfortunately the one without the beard kept getting in the way and didn't get the shot I wanted.

About an hour later they came through again and the Rage did its job, bird flopped for a little bit and that was it!

I won't argue that but Lake trout are like getting a sweater for Christmas - sure it's a gift but not what you want.

Well put!

Really cool fish

An Atlantic in the teens is a great fish, wish there were more in the lake.

Nice brown!