Out of Dunkirk yesterday...82-84 fow...between there and Catt. Many silvers. 6 eyes. Threw one back: it had a large growth on its side and one coming out of both gills...did not look healthy at all. Any ideas what this is?
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Out of Dunkirk yesterday...82-84 fow...between there and Catt. Many silvers. 6 eyes. Threw one back: it had a large growth on its side and one coming out of both gills...did not look healthy at all. Any ideas what this is?
They are basically a wart, just on the skin. We clean them all the time with the warts on them and they are just on the outside.
Here's a Q & A I found on the tumors/growths on walleye: Walleye are commonly affected by two skin conditions that may occur separately or in combination. Differentiation of the two infections may be somewhat difficult for the untrained eye. Both of these conditions are considered to be caused by fish viruses. These viral skin infections are not associated with walleye mortality, and they are harmless to humans. Infected walleye should be processed for consumption in the normal manner. On the rare occasion when a skin lesion penetrates into the musculature, that portion of the fish tissue can be removed and discarded to improve its appearance. A more detailed discussion of these two conditions is presented below.
The first condition, called lymphocystis, is commonly found in the central portion of the United States, especially in and around the Great Lakes region, and in the south-central and south-eastern regions of Canada. It is characterized by raised, rough, nodular masses of generally light colored, somewhat opalescent white, gray or cream-colored tissues that superficially resemble warts. Larger, more developed lesions may have areas of pinkish or reddish coloration due to blood vessels in the infected tissues. These lesions are usually external, located on the skin or the fins, but occasionally they are found internally along the gut and in the heart and other internal organs. Massive replication of the virus within the walleye skin cell causes the size of the infected cell to increase in size dramatically. Eventually these cells burst or slough off, releasing the virus and leaving a light colored scar. Lymphocystis usually appears in the spring and reaches maximum development in the summer. In the fall and winter the lesions gradually disappear. Although walleye are most susceptible to the lymphocystis virus, perches, sauger, darters, sunfishes, basses, bluegill and crappie can also develop the infection.
The second condition is called dermal sarcoma. This benign skin tumor is similar to lymphocystis in gross appearance and location on the fish, although dermal sarcoma tend to be found more frequently on the body than on the fins, and the lesion tends to be more variable in color, depending on the blood supply and the amount of fibrous tissue present. These single or multiple, smooth and firm nodules develop to about a half inch in diameter. They are more prevalent in the fall and spring. They are less frequently observed in the summer. Female and younger walleye tend to be more affected by this condition. The cause of dermal sarcoma has not been determined definitively, but transmission studies suggests viral activity.
Bottom Line: I could have had sautéed growths rather than tossing it back!!!
Thanks Rev. good info.
No action on here for almost 2 weeks....Might go fishing tomorrow. Where are the walleye at today?
Probably the same place. If out of the catt run usual numbers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wackyracer
Heading out Sunday for a few hours before the game. Gonna try for what ever is hitting walleye or perch. Can you guys offer some adivce as to where to go/ depth and color, harnesses or stick baits, plus any other info. Thanks
Tony
Best tip I'll give skip the game and fish on !!!
I would skip the walleyes & go for the perch. perch are there, eyes maybe. jmho.
we are perching Fri am.
thanks for the info. Hope you get'em. If you would mind, can you give a report on the perch fishing and where you were? Is it better to launch out of the catt or stergeon.
I just may skip the game if the fishin is that good
Tony
Had a bad day today only 1 perch in 4 hrs. The 2 boats either side of us were on them they did well. 3 days ago we were on them & got about 120. went to the same area today & could not find them. Talked to people at the launch (Catt.) yesterday they got over 100 Today they got 9 same area. Were lots of boats out only saw a few setting the hook.
Went out yesterday 9/28/2014 about 4 mi out of Catt Creek. started marking fish in about 63 FOW around where all the boats fishing for perch are....put out 2-10 color lead core poles with planer boards, plus 2 poles with braid and #1 dipsys. Started out with worm harnesses that have caught walleye in this area previously but not this time, so I switched up to some new harnesses I made. They were catching Silver Bass on the dipsys...Still trolling away from shore and the water is getting deeper but Still marking fish. Caught the first Walleye 23in 3.5lbs in 81 fow at about 9:25am on the dipsy. Started to troll along the shore west in 83 fow marking fish here and there and Catching more silver bass.. Turned around of the Center rd area and went east. Switched up the lead core lines to stick baits but no action on them. Caught a couple more walleye about 2pm around the perch fisherman. Ended up catching 3 walleye all on dipsys, Maybe a 4th that we lost about 40ft behind the boat. It was a beautiful Day to be on the water!
We went out today about 5 miles west of SP. We ended up with 135 perch.
All on salted minnows. What a beautiful day for Sept. 28. What beautiful weather. I took down the planner board mast.:mad:and put the big boards away. :mad Well it looks like walleye might be done for the year. Ended up with 217 walleye on the year. Not bad. My best year. Not as good as Anchor Wheel or Fishkiller but wait until next year. :eek:
Everyone remember you may need new fishing licenses. ;)
Thanks Lineman for posting this. Hearing where the fish aren't biting is just as helpful as hearing when they do. I tried to get out this weekend but it wasn't in the cards.Quote:
Originally Posted by lineman49
That's great CaptainJoe!
Wow, that's a lot of good eatin!!!
Good Job!
Notice that joe didn't say what size they caught. Lol
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Perched yesterday & got 60 nice ones most 10-12" with a few 14"+ mixed in. We may have been where Capt. Joe was west of SP.68 fow. salted min. & Dave's low counted dips.:rolleyes: Great weather, could stay like this all year.!
Some were big, some were small, some were medium size, some we threw back (too small) :DQuote:
Originally Posted by copo427ss
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We moved four times today. Finally started catching fish continuously. But we were getting many silver bass and white perch. Double headers of those pesky son of a guns. But we ended up with 24 medium size <///>< ' s. :D
Is it just me or is anyone else's fingers getting tore up, cuts etc from the perch? :rolleyes:
One gill plate stickers got me in the middle of the hand & left the point in there, sob!
OUCH!:mad:Quote:
Originally Posted by lineman49
I didn't get any stuck in but a few cuts. Mine are kinda like the ones when you are stripping wire with a razor knife. :cool: But we know better than to do that practice anymore. :rolleyes:
How much time is left in the year to catch perch? I am looking to go the weekend of Oct. 10- 14. Will the perch still be active? Where do the perch usually congregate as the water cools? Out of St. Point or the Catt. Thanks
Tony
You can fish perch as long as you can get on the water with the boat. Then you can chase them on the ice.Quote:
Originally Posted by Slapshot
Perch are always there , its a matter of hide and SEEK !
we have been doing well
We out out today for about 6 hrs. Ended up with 23 perch. We moved several times. Get a few then their gone. :confused: The wind picked up and we couldn't hold bottom.:mad: I have to add a chain to my rode before my anchor. This will defiantly help :rolleyes:
Oh! I forgot to mention. Some were BIG </////>< , Some were medium <///><, Some were small </><. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by captainjoe
I have a buddy whose anchor won't hold, he refuses to put a chain on it & he sold chain for a living!!! Pain in my A$$ ! :rolleyes:
Nice article on fall walleye fishing by Pro Fisherman and my friend Ross Robertson http://www.wired2fish.com/a-plan-for...s-in-the-fall/
I have to confess. After a final tabulation we caught 28 perch the other day. My neighbor took the fish and he informed me that the total was 28 not 23 like originally thought. Maybe they reproduced in the cooler.Quote:
Originally Posted by captainjoe
Lineman you are right. The chain is the way to go. I had a caucus with Anchor Wheel and he concurs. I use to have a chain on the anchor line. But the situation there was my anchor person ( wife ) use to complain when she had to lower and pull up the anchor. " It's too heavy with the chain." "The chain is too rusty." I said you drive the boat and I'll raise and lower the anchor. The answer there was "NO". What could I do??? Lose holding power and save a marriage was my thought.
But now we need holding power when perching. :o So back to the chain. Now the anchor tender will get more muscles.
Now I have a question??? There were other boats around us. Two of them deployed a large orange / red, round ball type of floating fender looking device. I believe their anchor line was hooked to it. What is this for? Whats the logic?
I think the float device is use to raise the anchor when it's broke free from the bottom. like I said ( I think ). Was going to mention that to you today but don't know much about it. Hopefully more info will get posted on this.Quote:
Originally Posted by captainjoe
Go to you tube & check out " Anchoring with the Alderney ring" video. I think this is what you mean as far as the float thing.
You are correct sir. I learned that trick on Long Island Sound fishing for blue fish in deep water. Hook that buoy ball or they call it a bag, to your anchor line with a D-ring or snap shackle that slides. While cleated, drive to either side slightly of the anchor rode as it trails along side and behind with the ball buoy attached. As you precede and pass where the anchor is on the bottom, the buoy slides down the line and it's buoyancy lifts the anchor off the bottom, ending up trailing behind together on the surface. Just pull it in. This is a old timer trick that lessens the effort of pulling an anchor in deep water to a fraction! Try it!!
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Originally Posted by lineman49
http://youtu.be/-7v8uiDWFnE
http://youtu.be/40nz7HVwcOw
I have launched boat as late as thanksgiving week and caught perch, so don't worry they are still hungry. They seem to move a little shallower as it gets colder, but don't hold me to that. (as in 50-55 ft vs 65)Quote:
Originally Posted by Slapshot
Also CaptainJoe I put a chain on my anchor and noticed a significant difference. You probably already know this, but a longer rope is better holding power.
What are dock removal dates anyone have them ?
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Originally Posted by bailey
Why do you want to know, your not really going to fish. Maybe you want to help with dock removal :rolleyes: I'll send over some old fishing magazines to help you out. :D
Ha ha gotta try to run boat to make sure it is all good smart a$$ lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by Anchor Wheel
Great info. guys. :)
Thank you.
I need a bigger boat to Cary all this stuff .:eek:
Drove over rt20 bridge at 18 mile creek yesterday evening. Water looked good. Had good flow. And clear-ish. This rain shoulda brought fresh fish in and moved them upstream. I'm sure the catt got a good push as well.
Copo must be nice to start work half way thru the day !! I do more before 9 than you do all day lol