Hidden Holes

Hidden Holes

Jason DeValadares
I let the line drop in fully slack. There was an "S" shape bend in the little bit that laid on top of the water. I closed the bail, staring at that "S" shape. The it pulled tight. I reeled up the little bit of slack and set the hook - immediate load up and drag. If not for the movement of the line to the side, I would have thought I was hung on the rock. There was no head shakes, just a tug of war. I could see him as I pulled him to the surface of the spot he was hiding - he looked big but sometimes the water plays tricks on your eyes.
Two Guys and a K-Drill

Two Guys and a K-Drill

Jason DeValadares
To see a video version of this article please visit: https://youtu.be/BbeEPiYLD78   "Did you want to try that K-Drill?" The promise was there for a...
Meat and Greet - Lake Couchaching Perch fishing with Laughin' Loon Fishin'

Meat and Greet - Lake Couchaching Perch fishing with Laughin' Loon Fishin'

Jason DeValadares
After a filling lunch we all went back to our huts. speaking with the guys, it seemed like being in the trough at least had fish, anyone up top was getting skunked.