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Perch Jerker charters Devils Lake,
North Dakota
Greetings from the Walleye Whacker, Northern Nabber, Perch Jerker capitol of North America! The fishing has been great for walleye along windy shorelines, also areas that have a significant point creating water movement from wind are good. The other day we were fishing a point on the Flats the slip bobbers were going against the wind because of the current. If you find this condition keep looking around the area the walleyes are around somewhere. A common mistake is to assume that Walleyes are at a certain depth or that they are only biting what the guy at the cleaning station says is all they would bite on. First off he was probably lying. North Dakotans are nice people but they just can’t tell the truth when it comes to fishing and hunting spots and baits. I have seen a guy tell the truth once but I didn’t believe him anyway! People have a funny sense of humor they chuckle when they see you rigging up with the ¾ ounce jig and 1” twister tail they said is “all I could catch them on” The real talented advise givers have some advise that sounds good but they haven’t been on the lake for years and didn’t fish then. Stick with your methods that work for you and you know will work, a fish is a fish in Nebraska or North Dakota. You will need to make adjustments for conditions such as a bait that you are able to fish through our flooded trees for example. It doesn’t do you any good to know that Al Linder got walleyes on a #5 Shad Rap with a Dot in 2 feet of water in flooded timber if your ability level is some where between an 8 year girl scout and my lab retriever. But You could possibly get a slip bobber to work and have some fun doing it. Another thing, don’t be afraid to try something or somewhere new. I swear that if I put a boat on the sewer treatment pond that within ½ hour there would three boats and a waiting line at the ramp. Don’t be afraid to strikeout on your own there are no magical spots and no one will think you’re foolish as a matter a fact they’ll be there with you real soon. The best way to learn new techniques and a new lake is to hire a guide and TELL him that you want, 1.to see a lot of good spots and 2. To learn some new methods. This can be way more valuable than just going out and boating a bunch of fish the easiest way possible. This past week we caught fish from 8 to 1 foot of water with many techniques. We cast Crank baits, we cast jigs, slip Bobbers worked, we even caught a nice walleye around 3 pounds with a big Dare Devil. Trolling with spinner rigs was not feasible in the shallow water we were finding fish because it was full of trees. The shore fishing is good in the evening for walleyes and Northerns are so thick it is dangerous to wiggle your toes off the dock. The perch haven’t started yet but I must confess I haven’t fished for then either. Good luck and I’ll see you on the water. MagMike The fishing has been dependant on the weather and Greetings from sunny and warm North Dakota! better at evening dusk. The water has been slow to warm and the fish have been slow to turn on. The northerns are going good along the roads and at the bridges. Some of the wind has been challenging at times yesterday was gusting up to 40 mph keeps the mosquitoes away though. The walleyes are bound to start getting back together soon and start feeding aggressively. I like slip bobbers on shallow humps, casting jigs and twister tails, as well as crank baits in the trees. I also like to rig a bullet sinker and a big worm hook that bass fishermen use and use a 5” Berkley strike night crawler rigged weedless. I throw this into the thickest blow downs in shallow water much as I would fishing large mouth bass. I cast it over branches that I can see under the water, I retrieve it by swimming it over the branch and letting it drop straight off the branch to the bottom. I don’t retrieve it immediately let the worm wiggle on the bottom a few seconds. Them slowly retrieve it when you hit a branch swim it over and let it drop again. Most strikes come on the drop or just after hitting the bottom so be ready. The strikes are vicious on this rig but before setting the hook drop your rod tip toward the bait while cranking up slack line and set the hook hard. This will let the fish take it enough to get the hook in its mouth. Try it when you are hanging up too much and think the fish are there if you could just get to them. This is a slow presentation so don’t be moving the boat like casting cranks fish an area and then move a few feet. This is a great presentation for cold fronts that shut things down. The perch are shallow right now. Fish them as you would in the winter, straight down and slow. I have NEVER Seen a perch caught on Devils Lake while trolling a live bait rig such as a Lindy rig. I anchor the boat on a sand bar early on quiet mornings. I use slip bobbers on 4 lbs line with small glow hooks and a split shot. I will also drop a line with a small jig and minnow or Helgramites if I can get them. Parts of night crawlers also work well at times. Remember the high populations of shrimp cause the fish to not have to work hard for a meal so they will not chase your bait, give them an offer they can’t refuse. I keep telling you about the new fish house we are designing and promising pictures next week. Well we are very close to done with the proto type we will have pictures in two weeks. This is a completely new concept in a portable but comfortable fish house. It eliminates the need to load and unload everything every time you move. It also is a very functional camper trailer. When set up the larger model will measure 16’X 8’. You would be able the haul snowmobiles, atvs, dog kennels, etc. A fellow that saw the unit being built is a contractor and thought it would be a great on site tool shop. We will have accessories available such as rod racks, heaters, power roof vents, bunks, lights. But I think most guys would just as soon buy the basic unit and rig it how they like, we’ll see. We need to get that far first. If you already requested information I haven’t forgot you, if you want information email me and I will get you on the list to get pictures. We are going to have a contest for the name of the fish house camper. The winning name will be one that we feel conveys the idea of a fish house / camper, The name should be easily recognized as unique. Some of the names being considered are, Perch Hearse, The Chameleon, Walleye Whacker, Perch Jerker, Ice Condo, Mag Mike’s Magnificent Fish House. The winner gets 2 days ice fishing lodging and a get acquainted tour for 4 guys. Also the use of one of the houses when you are here. See you on the water. Mike E- Mail Mike Jelle or visit www.devilslakewalleye.com Fish and hunt North Dakota Call 1
Devils Lake news, recipes, and other Winter just hangs on we had 4 inches of snow Friday night with temps
to 17
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Add fish to water cover and remove from heat, let stand 10 minutes
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I have taken on a product that will appeal to you live bait fishermen.
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I am also taking orders for a net holder I have designed for my own
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We are designing the ultimate portable fish house. I like the idea of
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Sorry about the length of this letter but you know how it is when you
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E- Mail Mike
Jelle
Build your own Clam by Mike Jelle People have been asking for my clam type house design so I will try to describe it. I have been to busy to do it the way I wanted to with pictures as I built one. But I will describe it to you. You will need a sled, go to a Fleet Farm, or Tractor Supply Store and pickup a calf sled. These are heavy black plastic sleds that ranchers use to bring calves back to shelter after birth, they run about $55. You will want a sled with at least 6 inch high sides if you can't get a calf sled. Next you will need 4 10 ft sticks of 1/2" steel conduit costs about $1.50 for 10 feet. A blue tarp for a cover these are relatively cheap. 12ft x 18', 2 1/4" bolts 6" long, and mechanics wire (get galvanized if you can). You will need a conduit bender beg one from a electrician freind or a light one is about $12. Bend the conduit depending on the length of your sled, measure from the middle of the pipe out so that after bending the bends are the same length, Note if your sled is too long you may need to extend the conduit in order to have enough hieght. If you need to extend your pipe just use 3/4" conduit and slip the1/2" into it and bolt it by drilling through both pipes. This can also be a way to collapse the tent when transporting or storing just by pulling the bolts and pushing them together. Attach the pipes to the sled by drilling through the side of the sled with a 5/16' drill run the bolt through the hole and drill a board to use as a support for this. Drill holes in the ends of the pipes and attach them to the bolt. This will allow them to clam over the sled and lay out front just like a "Clam" house does. The conduit that goes against the ice is the critical one for sealing the wind. You need to get it down to the ice close to the sled, what I do is bend a short piece of conduit at a 90 degree angle for this piece so it hits the ice straight down from the sled. You may need to use another short piece of conduit to do this. You are ready for the tarp material. Don't worry how it looks! we are not going for a prize. Take the narrow end of the tarp and center it on the sled, attach to rim of the sled with self threading screws through strips of wood into the sled, go all the way around except the front where you intend to sit and fish. Fish Clix Banner Exchange Please visit these site sponsors
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