# Newton Nippers 9/11 **URL:** \ **Category:** Utah Fishing General\ **Created:** [September 12, 2011, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/newton-nippers-9-11/193207 "2011-09-12T16:31:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![CoyoteSpinner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/bbe5ce/32.png) [@CoyoteSpinner](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/CoyoteSpinner)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2011, 4:31pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/newton-nippers-9-11/193207/1 "2011-09-12T16:31:05Z")
Short Version: Went to Newton Sunday afternoon. Practically had the lake to myself. Caught a bunch of fish. More of da details: Couple boats out - DNR doing checkups, full boat inspection (Oars and lifejackets) - good for them! Especially when the next guy up was a waverunner that got turned away (teeheee!). Several bank-tangling groups abouts. Welp - caught a TON of Musky, but couldn’t take those fine Trophy Pics running solo, so you’ll just have to believe me. [;)] But I did get a shot of ONE toothy bugger (hehe). Quickly got onto some perch-jigging, but it got windy, then windier from the South - figured I’d cruise to the far end of the lake and find some shelter. Trolled along the way - why not. No takers. Hit a quiet cove and got onto bass. Major bass-attack, mostly a bunch of teenage punks trying to swipe my worms! Cast to shore - get a bass, cast out from shore - get a perch. It was pretty well non-stop, so couldn’t even work a second pole. I didn’t keep accurate count, but caught probably 30-40 perch, and almost as many bass. Figured I’d do the lake a favor and get some of these young punks off the street (and into my cooler). Did manage into an 11", then a 12" bass that had a bit more shoulders and muscle to em. Had one of the little punks take off under the log I was working. Was sure I was snagged - watching the log move, then let off, and feel it wiggle - fish on - still. Finally got him out - yay for braid! Everytime I pulled up anchor I found (not muscles) micro snails. What did I find lining the guts of many of those perch? Loads of snails. Think they need to chew harder - seemed like most were passing through in the shell. Right as sunset came on, so did the lake! Boils all around - flip, blip, plop. Stealthed my way into 'em thinking maybe a Musky was below scaring 'em up. But I realized it was a combination of basslings, perch, and - surprise - crappie! Don’t know if they were all working in tandem, or scarfing surface hatches. Wish’d I’d had a fly rod. My curly-tail spinner kept taking short hits, but I’d about had my fill by then. Chosen not to post my “basket picture” unless someone wants to see it. ---
**Author:** ![lavaman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f9ae1b/32.png) [@lavaman](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/lavaman)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2011, 4:39pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/newton-nippers-9-11/193207/2 "2011-09-12T16:39:26Z")
Okay, they call it '[BIGfishtackle.com](http://BIGfishtackle.com) for a REASON! Let’s see the lunkers! haha Before anyone freaks out, I know Coyote so I’ve gotta rib him a little. Seriously, I’m glad you got into your targeted perchies- everyone says they are the best eating fish around along with the crappies. And that bass looked like he’s been eating well. Loved to glassy pic too. Good job Yote. ---
**Author:** ![CoyoteSpinner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/bbe5ce/32.png) [@CoyoteSpinner](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/CoyoteSpinner)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2011, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/newton-nippers-9-11/193207/3 "2011-09-12T16:53:51Z")
I guess I get things mixed up. Must be the dyslexia. I thought it was “Big Tackle for Fish”. Shoot! Welp at least I have LOTS of tackle, then catch fish on a worm/hook! Thought my stringer dangling off the side might get me some action! You and Ben are gonna have to learn me up where you find those toothers. I was pitching that big Perch Jig left, right, and sideways. Plus cranks, X-raps, yes - even the Blue Fox came out to play! Really didn’t see the rises and slams I’ve noticed there other trips. Really thought the sunset boils were “it”. Shoulda snapped a shot - they were EVERYWHERE. (mini-Willard!) Such a different lake from spring - when there’s so much structure and sunken weed/brush lines. Need to practice more deep-water dropshotting. There’s some lunker bass in there! ---
**Author:** ![lavaman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f9ae1b/32.png) [@lavaman](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/lavaman)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2011, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/newton-nippers-9-11/193207/4 "2011-09-12T17:04:56Z")
That’s what I’d like to catch there- a lunker bass. That water level sure is dropping fast. Which is good cause it keeps the power crowd away. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![thefriends03](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/cc9497/32.png) [@thefriends03](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/thefriends03)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2011, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/newton-nippers-9-11/193207/5 "2011-09-12T18:58:06Z")
I believe you on those numbers of perch and bass. It has totally been hit and miss for me going out there. On Labor Day, we didn’t get a bite after 9 am. Saturday, we caught all of our fish after 9 am. Crazy! I am no expert on the muskie and their behavior. I think it is just a case of good luck for me. But I haven’t had a day like lavaman had on the open water yet. I might catch more if I used perch meat or something, but I prefer to cast and be a little more active. I enjoy it more. I am going to be out there Saturday morning with a friend who hasn’t ever even seen a muskie. If you are up to it, come on out and find us. ---
**Author:** ![thefriends03](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/cc9497/32.png) [@thefriends03](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/thefriends03)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2011, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/newton-nippers-9-11/193207/6 "2011-09-12T19:00:09Z")
Oh, and that dead one you took a pic of is (I am pretty sure) the same one I did last Monday. Been out there three time and have seen it in 3 different spots. All the wakes from the big boats have helped move further north in the lake. ---
**Author:** ![CoyoteSpinner](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/bbe5ce/32.png) [@CoyoteSpinner](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/CoyoteSpinner)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2011, 2:17pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/newton-nippers-9-11/193207/7 "2011-09-14T14:17:39Z")
Where I saw it - there was a nice little log there, and pitched all around it to bass-action. Not a whole lot of structure out there - so they seem to really crave what they can find. (maybe they oughta drop some Xmas trees in there like at Willard!) Planning to come join ya Saturday. I think it’s time to really pull out the Bass-box, and get some spinner action going. Plus I hear “tails” are big this season. Curly or Paddle - I’ll try them all. Some profess the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MP7qp2-q0CM&feature=relatedswimbaits](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MP7qp2-q0CM&feature=relatedswimbaits) - I could see them do well for bass, but figure a Musky’ll end up shredding those pups! [This site](http://www.bigwoodmuskylures.com/index.shtm) has a nice array of lures, and some funny videos. Yes - size matters! [These guys](http://www.muskyinnovations.com/) too have some wicked big-ass baits, but with so many hooks - might be time to invest in one one of those NICE cutters. Saw a video yesterday of a feller net-landing, the cutting the hook, then hoisting up by grabbing the chin. Still would hate to reach around those pokey mouths - quick as they can slash around! [inline PMG08\_BigBaitsA.jpg] See ya on the water! ---
**Author:** ![Pharticus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/b19c9b/32.png) [@Pharticus](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Pharticus)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2011, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/newton-nippers-9-11/193207/8 "2011-09-14T15:40:01Z")
Oh, and that dead one you took a pic of is (I am pretty sure) the same one I did last Monday. Been out there three time and have seen it in 3 different spots. All the wakes from the big boats have helped move further north in the lake. Actually, I went around the shoreline of the entire lake - and there are 3 separate dead TM’s. ---
**Author:** ![thefriends03](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/cc9497/32.png) [@thefriends03](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/thefriends03)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2011, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/newton-nippers-9-11/193207/9 "2011-09-14T15:42:40Z")
> Actually, I went around the shoreline of the entire lake - and there are 3 separate dead TM’s. That stinks - in more ways than one. But hopefully, we don’t see any more new ones floating around. ---
**Author:** ![monstermasher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/58f4c7/32.png) [@monstermasher](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/monstermasher)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2011, 12:39am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/newton-nippers-9-11/193207/10 "2011-09-15T00:39:10Z")
I saw that musky on Friday. He beached himself on the land then came swimming right up to my boat with his head out of the water the entire way. I could see a wire leader hanging out of his mouth I was gonna net him but I could see a big treble hook very deep in his throat from a bait fisherman, I figured it wouldnt be too long till he died, sad deal. BTW the crappie are biting pretty good at the marina right now most are huge 13-14 inchers, I also landed a 14 pound cat and released it last week, still trying to get the pic of the phone and onto the computer. ---
**Author:** ![monstermasher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/58f4c7/32.png) [@monstermasher](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/monstermasher)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2011, 12:45am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/newton-nippers-9-11/193207/11 "2011-09-15T00:45:27Z")
I guess if there are 3 dead ones might not be the same musky. With warm water people need to be more carefull taking there sweet time putting the muskies back. Also fishing with bait is a great way to kill one off, 1 inch of cutbait takes about 1/2 a second to end up in the stomach of those beasts. My opinion is it should be outlawed, if we really want to keep these awesome fish alive.