I was out two weekends ago in front of my place on Sunday morning and I am very sure I saw you guys go past us going north. We were the black and white Sylvan with two guys in it.
For a real kick, try mid lake trolling for suspended fish in the heat of July. You will be surprised at the size and numbers of suspended walleye and pike.
But yes, that is a solid fish that should be 20 years old. Post spawn I would expect about 9 1/2 pounds. By summer well over 10 pounds.
It will have reproduced about 15 times and its genes will be well represented in the lake. Even at 4 % natural recruitment, the hundred thousand of eggs from that fish really has an impact on the population for the future.
Drewski
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