The Lakers Couldn't Hide! 11/20/19

[MudCat08]

After one year of hunting them at the valley, I can finally cross Lake Trout off the list! (4 species left)
Caught a few SM Bass as bonus today while searching for the Laker. One was a chunky 2lber. Wind was blowing a little, it was cold but perseverance paid off!

Lures used were keitech swimbaits and the Binsky bladebait.

Also attaching photos of catches from my trip to the valley from last week - a nice rainbow trout and LM bass.
That makes 1 rainbow, 2 LM, 1SM, 1 Rock Bass from last week and 1 Lake Trout, 5 SM Bass from today. All fish were released to become future trophies. Lake Trout have their spawning season right now.
Harsh conditions but it was great fun!

[akoop]

Congrats on crossing a laker off your list!

[thmyorke1]

Nice, which species remain? I hope bridle shiner is on that list

[MudCat08]

Originally Posted by thmyorke1

Nice, which species remain? I hope bridle shiner is on that list

Thanks fellas, it was an adventure. Sometimes very frustrating, getting skunked from time to time!

The last 4 are Snakehead, Bowfin, White crappie, and Muskellunge.
If I come across lesser known fish like the bridle shiner, redfin pick, etc. they will be a great bonus!

[Hookmanski]

I'm dying to cross the lake trout off my list! Awesome job man, and awesome bonus fish as well

[Esox Luciano]

That's a decent pot of fish right there! I've still got a few on my list that need to be tended to, congrats on getting another checked off of yours!!

[ALK11]

Nice day and beautiful fish. What do you mean four species left? What are you trying to catch and what is the goal here?

[MudCat08]

Originally Posted by ALK11

Nice day and beautiful fish. What do you mean four species left? What are you trying to catch and what is the goal here?

I made a list of all the major species of fish that can be caught in our state and made it my goal to experience finding all of them. This is a kind of challenge that not only keeps fishing fresh, but also inspires me and maybe others to appreciate our resources, waterways, and what lives in them.

[FASTEDDIE29]

Congrats on your first Laker man. You can catch every species that lives in that body of water off land this time of year. Way to divide and conquer!!!