smallmunster Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 Before 5/17/05 my biggest walleye was about 1.5 lbs. On Wednesday I went to a northeast South Dakota lake on my way through South Dakota for about an hour and a half from shore and beat my old record by more than 5.5 lbs. As luck would have it I was by myself and was the only one there so I have pictures of the fish without me in them. This is in fact the biggest walleye I have ever seen caught although I've seen some pics from friends of bigger. I thought about mounting it, but decided to release her after a few pics. My 7 lb 3 oz 'eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 Re: it always happens when you\'re alone That is a great Fish! I bet he will have some great fillets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 Re: it always happens when you\'re alone That's a great fish. Congrats!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lovinbowhuntin247365 Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 Re: it always happens when you\'re alone congrats on the fish man!! my biggest , and only, walleye is a grand total of 10 inches!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OUTSIDER Posted May 19, 2006 Report Share Posted May 19, 2006 Re: it always happens when you\'re alone Awesom man, thats a real nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DU_man_84 Posted May 20, 2006 Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 Re: it always happens when you\'re alone nice catch there, beautiful eye, and congrats on crushing your old record, now ya gotta beat this one, gotta love walleye fishing, one of my favorites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterDWL Posted May 20, 2006 Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 Re: it always happens when you\'re alone congrats !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hookedonhunting Posted May 20, 2006 Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 Re: it always happens when you\'re alone Awesome fish! Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whttlbucksteve Posted May 20, 2006 Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 Re: it always happens when you\'re alone NIce eye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted May 20, 2006 Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 Re: it always happens when you\'re alone Yep, that's a nice eye. We used to throw back anything over 6lbs. back in the day. I don't eat walleye, but Uncle Ray used to say they get too fishy tasting after 6lbs. I'll take his word for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest outdoorgirl Posted May 20, 2006 Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 Re: it always happens when you\'re alone great catch !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NonTypicalDeerHunter Posted May 20, 2006 Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 Re: it always happens when you\'re alone Congratulations on the nice walleye, and the fact that you let it go is even better I got lucky and landed this 10 pounder a few winters back at my cabin, got a couple pictures a measurment and i let her go.....we estimated her at 10 lbs........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDubWSR Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 Re: it always happens when you\'re alone I see the x-rap back there peeking out... that has quickly become my new favorite bait. Ive got the whole line of full size and mini's. P.S. Thats an awesome fish for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterbucks1 Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Re: it always happens when you\'re alone wow that is a very nice walleye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntaholic Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Re: it always happens when you\'re alone I had the same thing happen here. My biggest walleyes before were all about 16" or less. Two weeks before opener I caught a 25"er. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaskMan Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 Re: it always happens when you\'re alone Great fish, walleye are 2nd only to pike in my books. I love fishing them too. I'm going to 2nd nontypicaldeerhunter and say kudos for putting her back. She's a nig time spawner, you're doing your part to someday get a 30"er. I always put the big girls back. Great fish!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted May 26, 2006 Report Share Posted May 26, 2006 Re: it always happens when you\'re alone Awesome walleye. Good job on releasing it too. I've caught a few big ones in my day. A couple just under 9 pounds, many over 8, and tons over 6. They are a VERY fun catch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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