Wabamun?

trigger7mm · #1 01-08-2021, 11:04 AM

Good morning. I have a cousin who is 75 years young, and has decided to get into ice fishing. He has just recently purchased an auger and underwater camera. He’s been to Pigeon 3 times and has yet to catch a fish. Granted, he’s not the greatest ice fisherman by any means, but at his age he likes getting out. I mentioned going to Wabamun. I would take him for a tour, but am still recovering from shoulder surgery and ice fishing is a no go for a while yet. I used to fish Wabamun a lot back in the 80’s for whites, but haven’t been there for quite a while now. He doesn’t care what he catches, but it would be nice for him to have some better luck. Can anybody give me some tips on where and how that I can pass on to him? Thank you for your help.

ESOXangler · #2 01-08-2021, 11:51 AM

Honestly just walk out far enough and drill a few holes. Drop a jig in with a minnow and they'll come. They're like rats at that lake!

mooseknuckle · #3 01-08-2021, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ESOXangler

Honestly just walk out far enough and drill a few holes. Drop a jig in with a minnow and they'll come. They're like rats at that lake!

YEP!! Walk straight out from town launch 10-12fow. Jig/minnow. Would be suprised if you didnt catch something, actually suprised he didnt at pigeon.

trigger7mm · #4 01-08-2021, 01:17 PM

That’s exactly what I’ve been telling him to do. 1/8 oz. jig and minnow. Keep it within a foot of the bottom. I think he just needs some luck. LOL.

HuyFishin · #5 01-08-2021, 02:18 PM

wabamun is nooby proof. So I would just go to the town site like everyone else has already mentioned.

trigger7mm · #6 01-08-2021, 02:45 PM

Thanks for your help guys.

capper · #7 01-08-2021, 06:12 PM

Another option is the sailing club, which is just west of town maybe 3-5km. I personally havnt had a lot of success @ the townsite. The last 2 outings, at the sailing club, I was with the kids but each time we landed a few and had 10+ bites/bells go off. There is a launch at the sailing club as well. Walk straight out 3-500 yards.

trigger7mm · #8 01-08-2021, 08:06 PM

He caught his first fish of the year today at Pigeon. A small pike. At least it’s something. HA.

mooseknuckle · #9 01-08-2021, 09:56 PM

Awesome, actually was able to hit pigeon this afternoon. Friend has a cabin at mulhurst and invited me out. 6 walleye in 1.5hrs.

-JR- · #10 01-09-2021, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by capper

Another option is the sailing club, which is just west of town maybe 3-5km. I personally havnt had a lot of success @ the townsite. The last 2 outings, at the sailing club, I was with the kids but each time we landed a few and had 10+ bites/bells go off. There is a launch at the sailing club as well. Walk straight out 3-500 yards.

2x

clemay · #11 01-09-2021, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by capper

Another option is the sailing club, which is just west of town maybe 3-5km. I personally havnt had a lot of success @ the townsite. The last 2 outings, at the sailing club, I was with the kids but each time we landed a few and had 10+ bites/bells go off. There is a launch at the sailing club as well. Walk straight out 3-500 yards.

Good morning, does anybody know if you can you access the lake at Fallis?

Also - trucks safe out there or should i bring the quad out?

Thanks
Skipper

capper · #12 01-09-2021, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by clemay

Good morning, does anybody know if you can you access the lake at Fallis?

Also - trucks safe out there or should i bring the quad out?

Thanks
Skipper

Can’t comment on fallis. I drove on at sailing club. 18” of ice. Some walking on, some driving. (This was last week btw)

keeks · #13 01-09-2021, 01:44 PM

There were vehicles on the ice off the point at Fallis yesterday.

trigger7mm · #14 01-09-2021, 03:35 PM

The old timer went out this morning and fished at the sailing club. Not a bite.

pikeman06 · #15 01-09-2021, 04:55 PM

Is he dipping his hooks and bait in gasoline?

shinpoe · #16 01-09-2021, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by HuyFishin

wabamun is nooby proof. So I would just go to the town site like everyone else has already mentioned.

+1. I'm a first year ice fisherman and took some of the advice from the forum and went to Wab. Used jigs with frozen smelts and caught about 12-15 pikes and walleyes in 3 hours

Great lake to practice hook setting and getting interested in the sport, IMO

trigger7mm · #17 01-09-2021, 05:25 PM

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Is he dipping his hooks and bait in gasoline?

Maybe so. Like I said, he not the best fisherman, but he enjoys getting out of the city and enjoying the day.

sns2 · #18 01-09-2021, 05:55 PM

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is he dipping his hooks and bait in gasoline?

roflmao

But I hope the older gent's luck turns for the better!

trigger7mm · #19 01-09-2021, 07:10 PM

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roflmao

But I hope the older gent's luck turns for the better!

What does roflmao mean?

HuyFishin · #20 01-09-2021, 07:21 PM

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What does roflmao mean?

Rolling on floor laughing my @ss off

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HuyFishin · #21 01-09-2021, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by shinpoe

+1. I'm a first year ice fisherman and took some of the advice from the forum and went to Wab. Used jigs with frozen smelts and caught about 12-15 pikes and walleyes in 3 hours

Great lake to practice hook setting and getting interested in the sport, IMO

Good to hear you’re having a really good experience!

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shinpoe · #22 01-09-2021, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by trigger7mm

Maybe so. Like I said, he not the best fisherman, but he enjoys getting out of the city and enjoying the day.

i tried to respond to your PM but whenever i send a msg, it doesn't seem to send - not sure what's going on but i basically went about 500m south of the pier at Wab at 10 feet of water. Found some structure (rocks and log) with sandy bottom and it worked. Mind you, the second time i went, I only caught two walleyes in 3 hours.

-JR- · #23 01-10-2021, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by trigger7mm

The old timer went out this morning and fished at the sailing club. Not a bite.

Heard the bite has been very slow also this week at many of the other lakes .

opto55 · #24 01-11-2021, 10:07 AM

Fished the sailing club sunday for 3 hours. Jig and minnow, 10 12 fow.
N0 fish spotted and no bites. Four of us fishing. FYI

swampy45 · #25 02-16-2021, 02:42 PM

Has anyone been out on Wabamun lately? Looking to head out that way a few times this week ahead, hoping for some reports!