Wind
Daybreak weather is clear sky and slightly cooler temperatures. By the time the boats head out, it is cloud covered and windy - very windy. Fishing is difficult with the constant battle with wind.
Big Double Header
Boat #1 (Mike and Rob) test UDHH without success - then to Matt's Cove and a couple of keepers. Last stop is The Narrows where the action gets hot and heavy. Near the end of the morning fishing session, Rob hooks a nice walleye (turns out to be a 19"-er) and Mike makes it a double header. Sensing that it is a big fish, Mike plays the fish right and Rob nets it while still holding his fish. It is a really nice one - a 25.5 (6#) walleye. Back in camp, Mike reports the catch to Patsy, puts his name on the trophy catch list, and receives his trophy fish lure. Might be the largest walleye he has ever caught (need to consult the records, particularly the walleye that he caught at Amyot on his very first trip).
Boat #3 (Joe and Andy) head to Picollo Point. Joe masterfully guides the boat through the heavy winds around the islands behind the point. Several fish caught - Andy lands a 21.5" and a 20" walleye (released). Further efforts at the creek entrance and at the recently discovery M&M Isle nets few fish.
Chimis for Dinner
Everyone in around noon knowing that today's meal is Chimis. As always they are wonderful (thanks UB) and there are no leftovers.
Weather remains overcast, windy and chilly. With wind chill factor, seems like one cold almost justify wearing long undies. Change in weather seems to have spooked the fish. Boats cover a lot of territory but with few results, and yet, four keepers are put in the live well. At one point, the pursuit of fish brings all four boats together at David's Den. A bit crowded. Everyone in by 8:00.
All keepers so far are over 16.5", with the vast majority being 17-18".
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