There is something about walleye fishing that strikes the perfect balance of relaxation and intense fish hunting. Trolling around the lake or river with a bottom walker, worm harness, and a list of a few predefined locations on the map is something I could do all day every day, rain or shine. It’s a bonus that walleye is one of the better tasting fish in the lake and makes for amazing table fare.
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| Work/Life balance? |
Over the past few years, June has been a transition month for me as I wash the salmon blood off the boat and get ready for a more family focused atmosphere with relaxing lake fishing, camping, family get together time on the water, etc… The 2013 spring salmon season was a bust for all with a low run return and my hitting the river only twice. Add to that the busiest work schedule in my career and moving to a new home, time on the water during the summer months and our annual trip up to Moses Lake, WA to visit family and friends couldn't arrive fast enough.
After a little work/life balance from my boat office, my day and a half of walleye hunting for 2013 was on. The first day brought great weather but just a handful of eyes, nothing of size and nothing worth wrapping up in a tortilla for fish tacos. The second half of the day was spent swimming and playing from the beach with the family at the south end of the lake.
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| Gavin and cousin Sierra |
The second day of dragging worm harnesses around brought a lot more excitement with cold, raining weather that felt more like March, not mid-June. Along with the weather, a variety of fish species were on the bite as we brought trout, walleye, and some very healthy perch to the boat. The mix of walleye and perch paired with a new instant mash potato based batter made for a great family fish fry later that evening.
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