09-15-2003, 05:51 AM
Muskyhunter and I fished Willard this afternoon in his boat. Launched from the north marina, drove right out through the channel and launched were the buoy use to be. Water temp was 70 degree when we started a little after 4pm, trolled west along the north dike all the way past the light pole to the S/W corner and no fish. Water was 13 feet deep at the deepest spot south of the light pole. We trolled toward the island from the S/W corner and then about halfway there we turned north, I'm not sure how far we went but Muskyhunter caught a 15 or 16 inch wiper using his special jig combo. That's a new trick to and to my list of things to try. Well that was it but it was good to be out on the Bay again, we trolled back to the light pole and then headed toward the marina. MH marked at least one big group of shad and the pelicans were having a feast as they gulped down the shad by the marina. Great afternoon on the lake, thanks Muskyhunter, I really enjoyed getting out there with you and chasing those wipers. Here's a couple of pictures so you guys can see how low the water is, not the best photo but you can get the idea. WH2
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