Fishing Forum

I was invited to complete an even dozen anglers on a houseboat trip to Wahweap this past week. We moored up in Last Chance Canyon and fished out of five boats in all directions from there. Fishing was fast but the fish were all small. Largest smallmouth went a bit over two pounds, ditto the stripers, but one largie just under five pounds was recorded. Most smallies ran in the 10 to 14" range. We dined on ceviche and one huge fish fry as a result (smallies are delicious). In all, seven species were landed - including one monster gizzard shad.

Weather was predicted to be sunny and 80°. Weather experienced was 60° and big T-storms, including a waterspout.

The killer rig was the Ned, in almost any color, simply slow-rolled back to the boat. Cranks and most other lures were a bust (and I tried them all). A simple jig and grub or the Ned were the ticket. 10# spinning gear was all anyone used. Rubble shores and ledges held fish, slick rock not as much.

Aside from a lot of boat issues and one medical problem, it was a great trip. I hope to be invited next year.
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Sounds like a lot of fun.. hopefully the medical issue wasn’t serious, and the boat issues were minor. Glad you got out and enjoyed yourself
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You are absolutely correct, sm allies are great eating.
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I joked that I must have been the boat Jonah, because every boat I stepped into except one had motor issues. Including the houseboat. Staring in the marina, before we even got underway and lasting until we got back into the marina! LOL!

The medical issue I will leave to the affected party, as it is his business. It happened on the last day and I have not heard the outcome.

I took very few pictures for some reason, but will post a couple after I finish unpacking and such.
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Thanks for joining us Rocky, it was an interesting but fun time for sure. You're not kidding when you say the smallies were all "small" but still a lot of them in there. We did our share to try and reduce that number [] Hope you're able to join us next year.
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