Walleye counts

[rocko0305]

Been on a few fly-in trips to Northern Ontario, and the last time we went to Percy Lake in July 2010 was the only time we kept a count, of both walleyes, pike, and jumbo perch. We liked doing it so much, that I imagine we will continue to try and do it for every trip going forward.

All we did was just have one guy be responsible for asking every boat what their tally was. Usually one count was done in the morning, and another in the evening. If someone went out for a quick afternoon fish, then we would tally that too. Like someone else mentioned, we sometimes argued whether it was 41 or 42 fish, but our count was 95% accurate by week's end.

I think by the end of the week at Percy, our 8 man group totaled about 820 walleyes, 275 pike, and 100 perch. Not bad for early July.

[5richards]

To each his own We don't count Walleye other than the number on the stringer for dinner. Sure we know when we've hit a good spot and caught them non-stop but then we'd just estimate and then exaggerate like any fisherman when talking to relatives. The only fish we do count is the Pike north of 40 inches --- that "counts" in our book.

[Pikehunters]

Use a strip about 6" long mark squares for Pike & Wally's. Keep a sharpie marker handi & every 5th fish give out a hollar SLASH!! Good way to rub it in at the dock at the end of the day & easy to count. If you keep covering up the previous days catch than at the end of the week it's an easy pull off with no mess.

[davenathe]

Originally Posted by 5richards

To each his own We don't count Walleye other than the number on the stringer for dinner. Sure we know when we've hit a good spot and caught them non-stop but then we'd just estimate and then exaggerate like any fisherman when talking to relatives. The only fish we do count is the Pike north of 40 inches --- that "counts" in our book.

With ya, our group does not count, unless on a spot see which boat gets to a number first for bragging rights, example race to 30.

Personnally not a fan of counting want to relax and enjoy the experience and feel bad if one guy is being outfished, especially if me.

[rocko0305]

Originally Posted by davenathe

With ya, our group does not count, unless on a spot see which boat gets to a number first for bragging rights, example race to 30.

Personnally not a fan of counting want to relax and enjoy the experience and feel bad if one guy is being outfished, especially if me.

One of the reasons we started counting for the first time on our last trip is so we could make one of these to match the countless others scattered around the cabin. Designed by yours truly.

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[Pikeslayer8]

Originally Posted by rocko0305

One of the reasons we started counting for the first time on our last trip is so we could make one of these to match the countless others scattered around the cabin. Designed by yours truly.

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Really nice workmanship Rocko. What's the backstory? Do you leave it in camp?

Tell us more.

[3M TA3]

Originally Posted by Walleye_Wrangler

SWAG, then double it just to make sure. We found this to be the most accurate method.

Yea, well 2 times nuttin is still nuttin.

[rocko0305]

Originally Posted by Pikeslayer8

Really nice workmanship Rocko. What's the backstory? Do you leave it in camp?

Tell us more.

Well, my uncles and dad have been on 10+ Ontario fly-in fishing trips, but the first time we ever made one of these driftwood plaques to leave in the cabin was on Muskrat Lake out of Leuenberger's when I was 12. I vaguely remember drawing a walleye or pike on a piece of wood and also listing our biggest pike and walleye that year.

Fast forward to 2010, which was the last time our group went on a fly in trip, and we decided a tally of all the fish and wildlife we saw, as well as list our biggest fish. The cabin on Percy Lake is covered in markings, as well as a few plaques, so we decided to "one up" everyone and add a picture of a walleye and some old jigs we had from the trip. I hope it's still hanging there prominently over the kitchen table like how it was when we left.

I imagine we will be doing the same type of thing again on Beteau Lake come May 2013 if Eddie should let us. Glad you liked it though, as it took me a couple of hours to create.

[10point]

I bought a crappie counter at bass pro for like $4. Its a clicker that goes to 9999. We click it every fish we catch.

[Pikeslayer8]

Originally Posted by rocko0305

Well, my uncles and dad have been on 10+ Ontario fly-in fishing trips, but the first time we ever made one of these driftwood plaques to leave in the cabin was on Muskrat Lake out of Leuenberger's when I was 12. I vaguely remember drawing a walleye or pike on a piece of wood and also listing our biggest pike and walleye that year.

Fast forward to 2010, which was the last time our group went on a fly in trip, and we decided a tally of all the fish and wildlife we saw, as well as list our biggest fish. The cabin on Percy Lake is covered in markings, as well as a few plaques, so we decided to "one up" everyone and add a picture of a walleye and some old jigs we had from the trip. I hope it's still hanging there prominently over the kitchen table like how it was when we left.

I imagine we will be doing the same type of thing again on Beteau Lake come May 2013 if Eddie should let us. Glad you liked it though, as it took me a couple of hours to create.

Very cool Rocko! Thanks for expounding.
It's been my experience that fly-in fishermen do respect others shrines and camp beautifications.