Sylvan Lake - 2019/2020 Report

[Zip-in-Z]

Originally Posted by Poppa

Thanks Zip! We like fishing off that weed bed to the right of the boat launch at Sunbreaker... Not a far walk so no prob walking on with the gear on the sled.

Know that area, wish you all the success.

D.

[Zip-in-Z]

Went for a walk out to Marina Bay, trucks still there, they removed the fuel tank & anything of value from the box. He drove within 75-80 paces from shore across the entrance to Marina Bay. There was mainly quads & snowmobiles tracks in that area, you can see his tracks & where they ended in 5-6 FOW. Someone drilled a hole about 15 ft from where it went down, there was approx. 5” of poor ice. Since I’ve lived in Sylvan, this isn’t the first vehicle that went down in this location, Emergency Services had to rescue a bunch of kids in another truck and male & female in one of those Side-X-Sides, people should know better.

A few better pic’s.

D.


See the Marina Entrance.




75 – 80 Paces from Shore






About 5” Poor Ice in that Hole - Obviously Not Enough.




Lighter Vehicles Taking the Risk

[Kim473]

Some people are just dumb. Not worth a life or the cost.

[bwackwabbit]

First solo trip of the year. Beautiful day that was full of humbling fishin'.

Landed several walleye (standard issue Sylvan style). Whites were pretty neutral where I fished today. They were all up high, just below the ice and not interested.

Might have been due to a later start for me. I hit the lake around 11am and fished until 4pm.

Drilled a bunch of holes and moved from 4 fow out to 12 fow but similar results.

The Strikemaster Lite Flite/ Makita LXT combo was like a hot knife through Buttah! Couldn't be happier with this setup.

This guy was fun on a wire worm and 4lb test!

Cheers,

Scott.





Cheers,

Scott.

[happyfisher]

bwack....that pic was taken by Zip 3 years ago that he caught....anyway i caught a bigger one yesterday....like way bigger...

happy

[bwackwabbit]

Not possible bud as I took that pic on Saturday but thanks for playing along.

I've attached a screenshot of the exif data for the pic incase you want to polish up your detective skills, Matlock.


And you know the rules... Pics or it didn't happen.

Cheers,

Scott.

[happyfisher]

pufft your good at photoshoping.....thats all that proved...
were you humming duran duran again?

[bwackwabbit]

Or perhaps it proves you've had one too many drinks.



Cheers,

Scott.

[skawtty]

Originally Posted by happyfisher

pufft your good at photoshoping.....thats all that proved...
were you humming duran duran again?

Haha I was thinking same thing.

[bwackwabbit]

Felt cute, think I'll post another of "Zip's pics"...

Cheers,

Scott.

[happyfisher]

wow...that pic is actually beautiful. almost looks like 4k. but i know bwack took that pic. i can tell its bwack by the sausage fingers.

[bwackwabbit]

Pretty glad I'm by myself!

Cheers,

Scott.

[SNAPFisher]

Originally Posted by bwackwabbit

Pretty glad I'm by myself!

Cheers,

Scott.

[bwackwabbit]

Originally Posted by happyfisher

wow...that pic is actually beautiful. almost looks like 4k. but i know bwack took that pic. i can tell its bwack by the sausage fingers.

Yup damn fingers... Oopsie, you'll find your shack key at the bottom of the lake.

I only have "Zip's pics" but maybe you can spot it down here?


Sorry..

Not Sorry.

Cheers,

Scott.

[Zip-in-Z]

The drive through Salt Lake City was interesting, no one there knows how to drive in winter conditions, Vegas was fun lots to see & do, finally arrived in Palm Springs to sunny warm weather 70F\21C, missed the smell of fresh cut grass, everything here is green with no ice except in my beverage's in the hot tub.

Scott .... this bottom sure looks familiar, pleased to read you got out & found a few, looking forward to seeing more pic's from you & Skawtty.

Happy N-Year to all ....

D.

[bwackwabbit]

Originally Posted by Zip-in-Z

The drive through Salt Lake City was interesting, no one there knows how to drive in winter conditions, Vegas was fun lots to see & do, finally arrived in Palm Springs to sunny warm weather 70F\21C, missed the smell of fresh cut grass, everything here is green with no ice except in my beverage's in the hot tub.



Scott .... this bottom sure looks familiar, pleased to read you got out & found a few, looking forward to seeing more pic's from you & Skawtty.



Happy N-Year to all ....



D.

Glad to hear you arrived safe and the weather is good.

I think I've mastered the "connected" holes with this new setup! Have I said lately that I love this thing!



Cheers,

Scott.

[Zip-in-Z]

Originally Posted by bwackwabbit

Originally Posted by bwackwabbit

Glad to hear you arrived safe and the weather is good.

I think I've mastered the "connected" holes with this new setup! Have I said lately that I love this thing!



Cheers,

Scott.

Tks .... I like the "Connected Technique/Results" ... starting to have second thoughts about pursuing the 18V drill & Ion 10" auger bit. Still not finding any leads, perhaps someone here can share some thoughts, will start a new thread.

D.

[SNAPFisher]

Originally Posted by bwackwabbit

Glad to hear you arrived safe and the weather is good.

I think I've mastered the "connected" holes with this new setup! Have I said lately that I love this thing!

Cheers,

Scott.

Looks like a four leaf clover formation. Complete with a greenish tinge in the pic. Did it bring you luck?

[bwackwabbit]

Originally Posted by SNAPFisher

Looks like a four leaf clover formation. Complete with a greenish tinge in the pic. Did it bring you luck?

Thx Snap, you bet I caught several walleye through that hole and saw two inactive whites cruise through.

The rest of the spots I tried were ghost towns.

Cheers,

Scott.

[happyfisher]

go get my key!!!!!

[skawtty]

Originally Posted by Zip-in-Z

The drive through Salt Lake City was interesting, no one there knows how to drive in winter conditions, Vegas was fun lots to see & do, finally arrived in Palm Springs to sunny warm weather 70F\21C, missed the smell of fresh cut grass, everything here is green with no ice except in my beverage's in the hot tub.



Scott .... this bottom sure looks familiar, pleased to read you got out & found a few, looking forward to seeing more pic's from you & Skawtty.



Happy N-Year to all ....



D.

Happy new year to you too zip man! Have been working alot so haven't been out in this nice weather. Looking forward to the next few weeks maybe be able to get out. Nice to see you made it there and enjoy the unbearable warm weather I will get a hold of bwack and go slay some burbot. Pics will hopefully be coming soon.

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[happyfisher]

i want burbot!!!!

[Talking moose]

Originally Posted by happyfisher

i want burbot!!!!

Buffalo!

[happyfisher]

let me rephrase that...i want some burbot with bwack and skwatty!!!

[Zip-in-Z]

Originally Posted by happyfisher

let me rephrase that...i want some burbot with bwack and skwatty!!!

We have a spot staked out on Sylvan were the Burb's are thick & stacked up like lumber, wish I could join you guys.

Have fun.

Edit: .... got a beer back to the Hot Tub.

D.

[bwackwabbit]

I can provide you some of "Zip's pics" of burbot.


Cheers,

Scott.

[happyfisher]

zip!!!! bwack!!!!! i love you guys......

i have a idea bwack...lets fish together and i will confirm the pics....

[bwackwabbit]

You are clearly the archival photography expert so I see no need to meet up anymore.

Cheers,

Scott.

[happyfisher]

im not sure what archival means....but im pretty sure its a compliment of my fishing skills....

[DiabeticKripple]

Was out at RR23 this afternoon.

First time out this season, and first time to RR23 so it took me a bit to find the spot I wanted. Right on the edge of the drop off.

Saw about 6 whites on the camera in the distance, one came in for a closer look and split.

Caught 1 small hammer handle on a 8” smelt right after I set the jaw jacker up. I didn’t even get back to the tent and it went off.

Might head out again to the same spot tomorrow morning.