Dale Hollow walleye report and more..

[fishfindergeneral]

With these cold nights, the walleye have moved into their winter haunts and are gorging for spawn. Our biggest from the weekend was 30 inches. Along with the 'eyes we caught smaillies, spots, green carp, channels and even a few drum (man do they fight hard). This bite should be good thru Jan into early Feb when they move into spawn. I still have dates open so if interested, contact http://www.trolldhl.com or message me on here. tight lines. Here are a few pix from the week.
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[Alphahawk]

Some impressive looking fish......congrats. Good report.




Regards

[fishfindergeneral]

and more...
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[nomad60]

Those are some nice walleyes!

[Dakota]

Well nice walleyes reminds me of my South Dakota days


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[Tnriverluver]

and more...
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/FishFinderGeneral/606A4F50-B024-4475-8EB1-4B336FC0E97A-268-0000001FB0DFDC7C_zpse47181e1.jpg (http://s467.photobucket.com/user/FishFinderGeneral/media/606A4F50-B024-4475-8EB1-4B336FC0E97A-268-0000001FB0DFDC7C_zpse47181e1.jpg.html)
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Is that a SaugEye on the right? I can see a pattern similar to saugers. I know nothing about walleye fishing since West Tenn ain't exactly loaded with them lol

[fishfindergeneral]

Dakota, i had some guys down from Sioux City S.D. the day after Xmas for eyes and bass. They got a PB walleye. Its tough to beat Dale Hollow.
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/FishFinderGeneral/b0feccc3.jpg (http://s467.photobucket.com/user/FishFinderGeneral/media/b0feccc3.jpg.html)
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/FishFinderGeneral/0ed8d672.jpg (http://s467.photobucket.com/user/FishFinderGeneral/media/0ed8d672.jpg.html)
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/FishFinderGeneral/0855e615.jpg (http://s467.photobucket.com/user/FishFinderGeneral/media/0855e615.jpg.html)

[fishfindergeneral]

TnRiverLuver, its quite possible but i don't think so. there aren't any sauger in Dale Hollow to make the hybrid but you never know..

[Dakota]

Dakota, i had some guys down from Sioux City S.D. the day after Xmas for eyes and bass. They got a PB walleye. Its tough to beat Dale Hollow.
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/FishFinderGeneral/b0feccc3.jpg (http://s467.photobucket.com/user/FishFinderGeneral/media/b0feccc3.jpg.html)
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/FishFinderGeneral/0ed8d672.jpg (http://s467.photobucket.com/user/FishFinderGeneral/media/0ed8d672.jpg.html)
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/FishFinderGeneral/0855e615.jpg (http://s467.photobucket.com/user/FishFinderGeneral/media/0855e615.jpg.html)

That's awesome. Spent a lot of time in Sioux Falls grew up in the northeastern part of the state. A Buddy and I will be at Dalehollow in about 2 to 3 weeks. We hope to get on some walleye and Smallmouth. Keep the reports coming. Once again nice job on the catch!


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[white95v6]

man nice job. those are some great fish.

kinda small world. I was born in miller,SD. I moved away when I was little. but did get to fish some when I went to visit family but it was just a large farm pond.

[Dakota]

Nice Miller South Dakota I know where it is. I grew up both in Aberdeen and Webster.


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[MNfisher]

I graduated a Jackrabbit! Lived in Brookings for 4 years. Caught many walleyes and shot hundreds of ducks, especially between Brookings and Watertown. Miss that state!

[Dakota]

Lol know it well took courses there myself still have family friends in Watertown and Aberdeen area


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[Dakota]

I graduated a Jackrabbit! Lived in Brookings for 4 years. Caught many walleyes and shot hundreds of ducks, especially between Brookings and Watertown. Miss that state!

Maybe we can grab a cup coffee or something sometime


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[white95v6]

I think my dad was born in Watertown.

[fishfindergeneral]

Dakota, What dates will you be up what part of the lake will you be on?
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/FishFinderGeneral/E00566B5-34FA-4C51-B92A-04EE4AA6DEF2-148-00000005CAA52E03_zpsc1878549.jpg (http://s467.photobucket.com/user/FishFinderGeneral/media/E00566B5-34FA-4C51-B92A-04EE4AA6DEF2-148-00000005CAA52E03_zpsc1878549.jpg.html)

[Dakota]

Dakota, What dates will you be up what part of the lake will you be on?
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/FishFinderGeneral/E00566B5-34FA-4C51-B92A-04EE4AA6DEF2-148-00000005CAA52E03_zpsc1878549.jpg (http://s467.photobucket.com/user/FishFinderGeneral/media/E00566B5-34FA-4C51-B92A-04EE4AA6DEF2-148-00000005CAA52E03_zpsc1878549.jpg.html)

Hopefully I will be up in the next couple weeks with RobHal11. May put in at dale hollow Marina or Hendricks Marina area. Any tips or advice would be awesome. Will probably target smallmouth first walleye second. Pm me if needed.


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[fishfindergeneral]

Dakota, I'd wait another week or so to head to Dale, the lake is turning over which makes the conditions VERY tough. It should be better in a week or so.
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/FishFinderGeneral/AEFEFDD7-1843-4974-8724-09496E70C767-2304-000002B43C4696EC_zps5a447589.jpg

[fishfindergeneral]

Turn over is finally complete on Dale Hollow and the lake has stabilized. Walleye winter pattern is in full swing. Here's a nice 24 incher from this weekend.
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/FishFinderGeneral/CDC05849-894C-44D9-A443-E3A5BDF7BDE2-914-0000010CE1AFF269_zpsb319b031.jpg

[Reel Tune]

That's an eye popping Walleye. I hope to get up there in the next few weeks.

[Travis C.]

Those are some crazy eyes Dave.

For some reason I can't help but imagine that fish in a forest next to another big eyed green fellow singing "Bein' Green."

[fishfindergeneral]

The sub zero temps didn't adversely affect the walleye bite on Dale this week. We also managed a few nice smallies and some really stout spots.
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/FishFinderGeneral/DC2F8B87-57F1-4982-87EA-220CCA940C81-2704-0000033975F3E5B7_zps541fc3e3.jpg (http://s467.photobucket.com/user/FishFinderGeneral/media/DC2F8B87-57F1-4982-87EA-220CCA940C81-2704-0000033975F3E5B7_zps541fc3e3.jpg.html)
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http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/FishFinderGeneral/7DB84290-17C2-44F7-BC38-4D774A87DEED-2704-00000339378199A4_zps7b9a39b1.jpg (http://s467.photobucket.com/user/FishFinderGeneral/media/7DB84290-17C2-44F7-BC38-4D774A87DEED-2704-00000339378199A4_zps7b9a39b1.jpg.html)

[fishfindergeneral]

a few more..

http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/FishFinderGeneral/0A59A593-0184-425D-B936-70A4B7436024-2714-0000033D4DA99149_zpse314008f.jpg (http://s467.photobucket.com/user/FishFinderGeneral/media/0A59A593-0184-425D-B936-70A4B7436024-2714-0000033D4DA99149_zpse314008f.jpg.html)


http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/FishFinderGeneral/387E2C50-5FF0-41FD-98C7-D5F971A99CF2-2704-0000033A3D4268AF_zps22884074.jpg (http://s467.photobucket.com/user/FishFinderGeneral/media/387E2C50-5FF0-41FD-98C7-D5F971A99CF2-2704-0000033A3D4268AF_zps22884074.jpg.html)
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[fishfindergeneral]

the best of the week was this 30 inch 10.65 whopper...
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/FishFinderGeneral/C7CEE81F-B650-43BE-962F-865C1CA6FBCC-2076-0000024FBD50B80A_zps02153ef4.jpg (http://s467.photobucket.com/user/FishFinderGeneral/media/C7CEE81F-B650-43BE-962F-865C1CA6FBCC-2076-0000024FBD50B80A_zps02153ef4.jpg.html)

[Alphahawk]

Nice looking fish. That Spot has been getting his share of the rice....LOL. Pretty fish.


Regards


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[agelesssone]

Dear fishfinder general,

I have noticed in ALL of your posts, you only post PHOTOS, BUT NO INFORMATION, of the fish you or your clients catch.

Unlike most of us regular "joes" that post on this forum, you NEVER post particulars of your catches. Such as, what depth, what lures, what speed you are fishing, what area of the lake.

I get the idea that you just use this forum to troll for customers for your guide service by posting photos of nice fish.

Why don't you go start your own website dedicated to your guide service and leave us regular joes, that share a lot of information to try and help our fellow fishermen catch fish and enjoy our sport, to us and leave your advertising photos on your own website.

This has been on my mind for a while and tonight it just kinda pissed me off, seeing your photos with NO INFORMATION.

Do you really think we would take any information you posted and drive up to DHL and RUIN YOUR FISHERY???

Give us a break and go away!

[fishfindergeneral]

agelessone, I'm an official guide endorsed by this site and a personal friend of TK's. I've been given permission to post whatever I choose on this forum. That being said, I've spent more than twenty years of time on the water on Dale Hollow (more than two hours travel time from my home) in the freezing cold temps putting together patterns on walleye and muskies on what is widely known as one of the most humbling bodies of water in all of North America. I give plenty of info out in PM format for who ever takes time to message me. Giving out lures, depths and locations on the information highway will not feed my family of five. My suggestion to you is that you is to do the work yourself. Get your XXX off the couch and these forums and stop being a XXX. Try spending some time on the water and you probably wont find yourself feeling so jealous all the time. Tight lines... by the way my site is http://www.trolldhl.com

[agelesssone]

Thanks for advertising your trolldhl.com. I've seen it. Not overly impressed.

And not whining too much, just think you should expand your advertising to sites that aren't so "friend" oriented.

But I do appreciate your feeble attempts at insults. Gotta admit, I have an ex-wife who was so much better at it than you, you don't even rate a blip on the insult radar.

Have a good one.

(Please excuse me for not lowering myself to your level and hurling insults, challenges, and insults over the internet.)

If you'd like my address, please feel free to PM me and I'll gladly send it to you and look forward to your visit.

[Fish Whisperer]

Quit bitching and hire him for a guided trip on Dale Hollow.. Just showing up on a lake doesn't guarantee success, he put in the hours and has a lot to share with members that don't have fish envy.


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[fishfindergeneral]

Merv, it seems like you're drunk and can't handle your liquor. Am I getting this straight, you want to fist fight me now? You are a bully and a waste of all of these good people's time. All of this could have been handled thru PM and the fact that it wasn't shows a lot about your character. If you don't like my posts, you don't have to look at them.

[agelesssone]

YAWN.......stirred the pot enough for tonight.

Sleep well, everyone.

[fishfindergeneral]

Yeah, time to sleep it off I'd say... Here's one more for ya..
http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/FishFinderGeneral/2616FE8B-B424-4EA3-95E7-AEFB812E2771-927-0000009B72D9C8FB_zps75e5f12a.jpg

[agelesssone]

Oh, and fish whisperer, you can kiss my XXX, LOL.

[tkwalker]

Merv, Dave ... I know you both and have fished in both of your boats ... I consider both of you friends ... In fact under different conditions ... If all three of us was in the same boat fishing We would have a Heck of a good time ...

With this said ... This thread is not going anywhere constructive ... I am locking it down ...

I think points have been made on both sides Of the issue .. As a retired guide I see Dave's point of view ... Also Merv as a Member of FTI, I see he's as well ...

So to all Members please understand ... Guiding is a business with a lot of $$ and work and study invested if it is done right ... Also FTI members who enjoy our site for info and good times ... It is always here ... And for a fact I know a lot of questions are asked and answered via PM's ...

So Tomorrow , Let's get up to a new day ...Rely on our fellow members for info through posts and threads ... and or PM's .... <'TK>< :)