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.
Fishing Lake Couchiching – Adapting to a Changing Lake

Fishing Lake Couchiching – Adapting to a Changing Lake

Jason DeValadares
The basic rule for occasional anglers to keep in mind is that under these conditions or simply during the slow mid-day bite, fish are not as active as earlier or later in the day so slower, soft plastic presentations in natural baitfish colors shine.
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.
How To Catch First Ice Perch on Lake Couchiching December 21 2018

How To Catch First Ice Perch on Lake Couchiching December 21 2018

Jason DeValadares
Kelsey was the first to bring in something of size, she had back to back fish that were bigger than ours.