08/02/2010 Fishing Report
Feldner wins final Western Division qualifier wire-to-wire
Devils Lake Domination
By Brett Carlson - 31.Jul.2010
 Pro
Jason Feldner (right) and co-angler Don Karlgaard caught a five-fish limit
Saturday weighing 15 pounds, 13 ounces. Each won their respective
divisions. (Photo by Brett Carlson)
By Brett Carlson - 31.Jul.2010
DEVILS LAKE, N.D. – As a full time guide, Jason Feldner spends over 200
days a year on Devils Lake, his favorite body of water. To say he’s in
tune with its seasonal walleye migration is a severe understatement. But
when the ice finally receded on Devils this spring, even he struggled with
the high-water conditions.
After coming up empty in his traditional
honeyholes, Feldner finally gave up and began treating Devils as a new
body of water. Some of his favorite trees had been ripped away by the ice
and other productive areas suddenly had an additional five feet of water
on them. It took some time, but the Minnewaukan, N.D., native finally
figured it out. He started putting his clients on good fish and then a few
months later the FLW Walleye Tour rolled into town.
Most of the Tour pros started practice by
returning to their favorite trees. Just like Feldner and other locals
learned months earlier, this is a different Devils Lake. The bobber bite
was off altogether and the crankbait bite was just so-so.
Feldner was dialed in from the start. On day one he caught a limit
weighing 17 pounds, 15 ounces – taking over a lead he would never
relinquish. Days two and three were more difficult, but he still managed
sizeable stringers – 15-2 and 15-13 to be precise.
“I was pulling Lindy spinners in Pelican Lake in 9 to 12 feet of water,”
said Feldner. “The blades I’m using just came out at ICAST a few weeks
ago. Bluegill, perch and fathead minnow were my main three patterns.
Fathead minnow was better in the sun and perch and bluegill were good when
it was cloudy.”
 Earlier
in the week, Feldner also mixed in the new Lindy Shadling, but on the
final day all of his keepers came on the spinners. Behind those blades was
a two-hook crawler harness.
“I was fishing the bottom of the water column and trolling at
approximately 1 to 1.5 mph.”
The bite was slow early Saturday. In fact, Feldner’s first two spots, the
same areas that produced nearly all of his opening-round weight, were void
of fish.
“We had nothing in the livewell at 11 a.m. Then we moved to our third
spot, a spot I’d been saving for the finals, and finally we found active
fish. We had one 400- to 500-yard stretch where we caught all eight. At
about noon, the big kicker hit. In those two hours, I bet we caught 20 or
so. Once they turn on, they turn on. And you’ve got to be in the right
place at the right time.”
With the addition of optional pot money the 37-year-old earned $17,750.
For more information on his guide service, visit www.percheyes.com
Jason Feldner
Perch~Eyes Outfitters and Lodging
Cell: 701-351-1294
Or 701-351-8170 |
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05/26/2010 Fishing Report
May 24, 2010 — Gary Howey & Team Outdoorsmen
Adventures member Scott Ulrich join Perch-Eyes Guide Service on Devil's
Lake, North Dakota in the Spring to put the new Lindy Shadling to the
test.
Outdoorsmen Adventures Television spent two days on the lake with Jason &
Kyle of Perch-Eyes Guide Service pitching Lindy Shadlings and bringing in
over 200 fish in just two days. Go to:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8end7USem4 to view the video.
Jason Feldner
Perch~Eyes Outfitters and Lodging
Cell: 701-351-1294
Or 701-351-8170 |
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04/26/2010 Fishing Report
What an early spring. Last year at this time
we still had ice on the lake. This year the Walleyes are just about done
spawning in most areas. Fishing is starting to heat up. The current areas
are still producing fish. Areas like the coulee bridges, six mile bay and
where ever there is running water. Leeches seemed to be the anglers choice
along with jigs tipped with plastics. Now that the docks are in at the
boat ramp in Minnewaukan we are see more boats out ad about. Guys are
catching fish pitching jigs along old Hyw 281 and any place that has rocks
on the shore line. Again leeches and jigs with plastic are the key. Old
hyw 281 is closed to truck traffic but you are allowed to walk, bike or
take your ATV down them. there is a little water on top of the road, but
for the people that put the rubber boots on and venture out are catching
pike and walleye. With this early and warm spring are fishing is a good
two weeks ahead. I would bet in the next 8 to 10 days the fishing will be
second to none.
Keep your Line Tight |
| December 28, 2009 Fishing
Report
We had our first group of 7 guys out today (12-28-2009) and the fishing
was good for the big weather change we had. The water is a little dirty on
the west end and the fish are responding to it. When we get dirty water
the fish seem to bite during the day versus the first and last our of the
day. Walleyes like it dark, but when the sun isn't out it's pitch dark
down there. So with a lake with no night bite you can see why the fish are
feeding during the day. Back to the catch we ended up with 25 Walleyes, 7
Perch and a couple pike to go with them. Check out the pictures below of a
couple dandy's that we released, A 24 incher and a 28 incher.
 JJ's Bait Shop and Lodging
PO Box 7
Minnewaukan, ND 58351
701-473-5440
www.jjsbaitshop.com |
