02-14-2015, 03:15 PM
[#0000FF]You know I only take pics of Timp and post them for your enjoyment.
The temps have climbed much faster than could normally be expected and current temps are about a month ahead of schedule. The spawning cycle for walleyes is mainly temperature oriented but is also dependent on hours of daylight and other factors. It is anybody's guess what the weather is going to be and how the fish will react. But I am thinking the walleyes will go into a full-on prespawn feed real soon and that the main spawn will be in March.
Catfish feeding activity is more closely related to temperatures. As soon as the average daytime time goes over 50 to 55 degrees the cats will be active in 3-5 feet of water all around the lake.
White bass are still not as plentiful as in previous years but there are more good sized ones showing up. The action will not be as fast for most anglers but there will be more of the larger fish in a day's catch. They will school up and hit the shorelines when water temps are moving toward 60...spawing at 60-65 degrees. That could be as early as April but is traditionally in May.
The knee is much better. Thanks for asking. No problems on the water. I have been doing leg lifts to strengthen it for kicking. My main problem is with walking long distances on hard surfaces. The worst part of this trip was carrying my heavy (65#) motor battery back up to my car and later over to my work bench. It's tough growing older but better than the alternative.
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The temps have climbed much faster than could normally be expected and current temps are about a month ahead of schedule. The spawning cycle for walleyes is mainly temperature oriented but is also dependent on hours of daylight and other factors. It is anybody's guess what the weather is going to be and how the fish will react. But I am thinking the walleyes will go into a full-on prespawn feed real soon and that the main spawn will be in March.
Catfish feeding activity is more closely related to temperatures. As soon as the average daytime time goes over 50 to 55 degrees the cats will be active in 3-5 feet of water all around the lake.
White bass are still not as plentiful as in previous years but there are more good sized ones showing up. The action will not be as fast for most anglers but there will be more of the larger fish in a day's catch. They will school up and hit the shorelines when water temps are moving toward 60...spawing at 60-65 degrees. That could be as early as April but is traditionally in May.
The knee is much better. Thanks for asking. No problems on the water. I have been doing leg lifts to strengthen it for kicking. My main problem is with walking long distances on hard surfaces. The worst part of this trip was carrying my heavy (65#) motor battery back up to my car and later over to my work bench. It's tough growing older but better than the alternative.
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