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Hit the Willy yesterday...
« on: January 05, 2013, 08:57:24 AM »
Me and Robo met a buddy down at Kalama and headed to the Willy for some Sturgeon action....  Wasn't too bad of a day...  One oversize taped at slightly over 6 foot, one in the ballpark of 60+", several large upper scale Keepers size and a bunch of slightly under legal size...  Weather started out crappy- got better but stayed cold...  Tried out my new Shimano Trevala rod, (wanted to test it for how it handled bigger fish - wasn't planning this big of a fish test - it worked so no problem for big lings and rock bass. lol) 

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Re: Hit the Willy yesterday...
« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2013, 09:40:50 AM »
Nice

Depth, bait?

Length of trevala rod? You like it?

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Re: Hit the Willy yesterday...
« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2013, 10:14:13 AM »
This hole was 120 foot, really good current, using sandies.  But smelt was the best overall for the rest of the day....  The rod is the 7 foot and is actually rated 10-30lb, Power: Light Action: Med.  It will replace all my Keeper/Shaker rods for now on and will be my go to for Lings and Sea Bass...  I was impressed with it and how it still had the power to stay with the big fish, but super light, could be perfect for all day jigging....   The real test for these rods be Florida, to be tested on Tarpon and Shark this coming May..

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Re: Hit the Willy yesterday...
« Reply #3 on: January 05, 2013, 10:47:40 AM »
Dang. Not what I was expecting when I opened this thread.  :chuckle: Kidding aside, nice sturgeon I can't wait to hook into one of those someday.
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Re: Hit the Willy yesterday...
« Reply #4 on: January 05, 2013, 10:53:17 AM »
Awesome pic Mike!
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Re: Hit the Willy yesterday...
« Reply #5 on: January 05, 2013, 02:48:56 PM »
It was a good day for fishin even if I only caught minnows !!!  :o



Here is "Clicker" with one of his many keeper sized fish......I need to use what he uses I guess or maybe just turn on my clicker !!  :bash:




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Re: Hit the Willy yesterday...
« Reply #6 on: January 05, 2013, 03:43:13 PM »
I am ready to go... BUT..... Darn lights still aren't working, new plug and wiring back to original connections inside main beam...  Might just be on the truck, but everything else works, brakes, turn signals, flashers, but no running.....  Waiting til Tom gets home then I can hook up to his trailer and see if they work then, then I will know it is back to the boat trailer somewhere deep inside the rails maybe????  Auuuugh I hate electrical stuff...  Not my cup of tea...

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Re: Hit the Willy yesterday...
« Reply #7 on: January 05, 2013, 08:30:06 PM »
You'll figure it out I'm sure, check the fuse box also, if you don't figure it out call me and I'll run down there and get it figured out !!!
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Re: Hit the Willy yesterday...
« Reply #8 on: January 06, 2013, 06:37:00 PM »
Me and Robo met a buddy down at Kalama and headed to the Willy for some Sturgeon action....  Wasn't too bad of a day...  One oversize taped at slightly over 6 foot, one in the ballpark of 60+", several large upper scale Keepers size and a bunch of slightly under legal size...  Weather started out crappy- got better but stayed cold...  Tried out my new Shimano Trevala rod, (wanted to test it for how it handled bigger fish - wasn't planning this big of a fish test - it worked so no problem for big lings and rock bass. lol)


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Re: Hit the Willy yesterday...
« Reply #9 on: January 06, 2013, 09:26:58 PM »
Yea as soon as the new Computer is up and running.  I did down load it to it today and it was a great coverage..  Robo missed his calling as a photographer and videographer..

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Re: Hit the Willy yesterday...
« Reply #10 on: January 06, 2013, 09:36:39 PM »
Looks like a pretty nice day, glad the weather held and you guys were able to get into some fish.
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Re: Hit the Willy yesterday...
« Reply #11 on: January 07, 2013, 08:35:51 AM »
Good catchin!!! Not just fishin! :chuckle:  If it is trailer wiring issue id pull all new wire and be done with it. :twocents:
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Re: Hit the Willy yesterday...
« Reply #12 on: January 07, 2013, 09:08:57 PM »
It was a 15 amp fuse in the under the hood fuse box.........  Clearly marked as trailer parking/running lights...... :yike: :yike: :yike:  Not sure how I missed that in the book yesterday when trying to figure it out...

See there is a reason I am not a mechanic...

Ready to roll of Friday for some more action on eother the Big C or the Willy...

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Re: Hit the Willy yesterday...
« Reply #13 on: January 07, 2013, 09:36:02 PM »
Hey Mike, sometimes those fuses don't like it when you back the rig into the salt without unplugging the trailer first! :chuckle:
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Re: Hit the Willy yesterday...
« Reply #14 on: January 07, 2013, 09:55:08 PM »
It was a 15 amp fuse in the under the hood fuse box.........  Clearly marked as trailer parking/running lights...... :yike: :yike: :yike:  Not sure how I missed that in the book yesterday when trying to figure it out...

See there is a reason I am not a mechanic...

Ready to roll of Friday for some more action on eother the Big C or the Willy...

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