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Eloika Lake Report
Spokane County, WA

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12/29/2010
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Largemouth Bass
Maggots
Jig
Morning
12/29/2010
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I went out Again today before the snow forced me to turn around. After the last few days of cleaning fish, I decided to target bass and do some CNR. I used a silver Northland forage minnow in the spoon version, size #8. I would tip it with either a big waxie from the box, or a Nuggie in pink, white, or chartreuse. White seemed to preoduce the most fish though today. I fished another point in about 13 feet of water. I managed 23 bass today. All were standard Eloika size, 10-14 inches, but they sure are fun on a 24in UL rod with light line. I did lose a few jigs to much larger fish today. I had one that looked in the 5lb class up to the hole, but I couldn't get his head up and he broke me off.

Lots of movement was the key. I set my rod down to have a bite to eat, nothing... bumped it a bit, and wham. Very active for this time of year.


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russ2683
12/29/2010 6:18:00 PM
do you guys think the ice is still gonna be safe after all this snow its got to be alot of weight on it
Xwisconyfisherman
12/29/2010 6:28:00 PM
yep
aaron42ash
12/29/2010 6:55:00 PM
Yeah it will be fine. It's going to be heavy, but it's supposed to be very cold the next few days. It will freeze even more, but much slower due to the snow insulating the water.
Jay K
12/29/2010 7:14:00 PM
Nice report - the largemouth fishery there never ceases to amaze.
bazzdude
12/29/2010 7:40:00 PM
Wow aaron, you were not laying when you said you were going to head out everyday this week. I am nw expecting a report everyday from ya. Nice going out there. Are you going out on saturday? I made time on sat. morning to head out early and try my luck. If you are heading out i was hoping we could hook up and fish since my ice fishing buddy is heading to Cali. for new years. I have not been out yet this year. Let me know and keep on posting.
kevinb
12/29/2010 8:33:00 PM
Well done!
The HAWG HUNTER
12/29/2010 11:02:00 PM
Well them bass do bite in cold weather!! Great job!
russ2683
12/30/2010 5:43:00 PM
how do you make an ice hole without and auger
aaron42ash
12/30/2010 5:45:00 PM
haha with a lot of effort. Some people use a spud bar (ice chisel), or a hatchet, I suppose you could bring some small explosives.
bazzdude
12/30/2010 8:01:00 PM
what, no report today from you aaron? be safe out there everyone.
russ2683
12/30/2010 9:26:00 PM
hey how is bridges road out there is it steep basically im heade out there tomorrow will my front wheel drive civic make it through there oh well gonna give er hell
aaron42ash
12/30/2010 10:12:00 PM
Bazz.... sorry man didn't mean to disappoint lol. Tomorrow though. I promise. Russ- it's a bit steep but they plow it pretty well in the winter. Good luck and see you out there... we'll be in the Cabelas hub shelter.
8theB8
12/31/2010 4:07:00 PM
NICE! Man, don't read this report if you've been drinking....ha ha! I love that lake, and will finally be getting back over there this Spring, I sure do appreciate reports from the East side...keep em comin'!
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