Pot Of Gold

Went out on Lake Minnetonka last night in search of "gold" and only had to go to one spot and we found the "pot of gold".  This gravel lizard fell victim to one of my favorite spring raw rye tactics-throw'n Mad Eye Shad cranks.  The fish measured in at 29" and was a very healthy Lake Minnetonka walleye that went back to swim another fight.  It just goes to show how healthy of a fishery Tonka is.  Thanks to the stocking efforts of the MN DNR and many folks practicing catch and release the Metro lakes are in as good of shape as I have ever seen.   

For those of you that have been waiting for a Lake Minnetonka fishing report-I can tell you this.  The lake is in great shape, healthy, and kicking out some nice raw ryes.

I was joined last night on the water by Eric Schultz-aka "Peach".  After landing the one giant gravel lizard we turned our focus to trying to catch a few "eater" size fish for a hot pan of oil.  Eric caught these 2 dandy gravel lizards on a slip bobber and a pink #2 Gamakatsu Octopus hook tipped with a large leech.  

Going to be back on the water this evening, tomorrow morning, and tomorrow evening.  I should have lots of photos and metro fishing reports coming-hopefully the fishing stays good!  Until next time, Fish On!