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...
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.