Full Moon Fishing., Trip # 5 More fish...More bugs.

Almost missed this full moon phase, with other commitments elsewhere. Went out last night to catch the last of the full moon. Started under the same tree as the beginning of May, with different results. Top picture was before the leaves came out...Bottom picture was last night. Everything in nature amazes me, including the seasons as they change. A simple thing as the new leaves coming out, the grass and plants growing. Not so simple really, if we didn't have all these trees, grass, plants all vegetation, we wouldn't be here. Not much going on under the tree to start the evening, except for some bass that were hanging around. Packed up and went to a different spot.

Used these two lures on two rods all night, one shallow, one deeper. I would cast 10 times with each switching back depending on how many fish were hitting each lure. There was a bit of current, so as usual a very, very slow retrieve. Moving water enhances the action of a lure, retrieving against the current. Many anglers retrieve a lure too quickly in moving water when fishing for walleye. Trolling is another example of fishing too fast for walleye. If you feel too much vibration on the lure, you are probably fishing too fast. When the water is chilly in the spring and fall, there is no such thing as too slow, when fishing for walleye in the Kawartha Lakes. My lucky lure is still going strong, even if it looks bad. If it ever gets lost, I will have to retire from fishing.

A few more bass here and there and a few walleye. Kept this fat one for the BBQ.

I agree, about the speed for sure. When I'm trolling for walleye I always test the speed with the spinners. I troll just fast enough to get the blades spinning on my worm harnesses. Here the same moon only from Saturday morning. I was on my quad half way across the field going turkey hunting and saw this and had to stop. So this is a moon set shot about 445am.

Better picture of the fish, showing how thick it was. Lots of bugs again last night, not much of a breeze. Wind was from the north and north west all night. Wasn't cold but a little chilly. Didn't fish all night this time, more stuff to do later today. Water is still chilly so keep it slow on the retrieval of your baits. You can always speed up, if my little bit of advice does not work. Stay safe.

That is a perfect way to test trolling speed. Great moon set photo, I am afraid to ask how the Turkey hunting went. My uncle said it was tough this year, with the strange up and down temperatures in southern Ontario.

It's not a report but a tutoring. Thank you for sharing your experience.

Worst year I have had in 18 years of turkey hunting, made even worse when I checked my camera's and saw that I was in the wrong spot on May 17th. I went to a new spot and should have gone to my favourite spot. Camera got a really big Tom at 7am, about 10yd from where I would have been sitting.

Post everytime I go fishing, unless taking out someone who doesn't want their boat or face in a photo. Everytime I fish there is something new to learn/discover. As for walleye and crappie...I just try and push anglers to slow down. The fish are there, sometimes it takes patience. Fishing slow takes a lot of patience, but pays off with fish on the BBQ.

Oh man, that sucks. You just never know what's out there, or when. But to see it on camera and not be there. That's torture. At least the walleye are always waiting for you to catch them. Have a great summer fishing.

Post everytime I go fishing, unless taking out someone who doesn't want their boat or face in a photo. Everytime I fish there is something new to learn/discover. As for walleye and crappie...I just try and push anglers to slow down. The fish are there, sometimes it takes patience. Fishing slow takes a lot of patience, but pays off with fish on the BBQ.

You are telling the truth. Burning lures is easy regardless catch fish or not. But slowing down is an arts. The most important thing is how you feel the lures and you stressed it. Thanks again.

Welcome, anytime. There are lots of good people on this Fishing Forum, with different strategies for the Kawartha Lakes. Every lake is a little different, every angler has their favourite approach and time of day to fish. The variety of stories posted by everyone, is as vast as the Kawatha region itself.

I'll be heading up that way this weekend for a family thing. we have rented cottages on a lake up there. I will bring a rod just in case I get any free time to cast from a dock or shore. Probably early morning or late evening when grand kids are being put to bed. Have never been in this area before other than driving through

Great report as always and well done on the eats


I couldn't agree more about the speed for walleye fishing.......go slow and slow down more lol


I just got my first trip in this past Monday and speed was critical along with a couple of other things


AS you state, this site is great because of information freely shared

Yes I find to troll walleye you must go one mph or less.....they like a slow feed.

Arnie