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General Discussion / Re: Walleye Sac Fry in Saguaro, Canyon, and Apache

« Last post by Fishless on May 28, 2024, 02:49 PM »

Probably 25yrs ago the southwest walleye club would get boxes of walleye fry and some times fingerlings and they were stocked pretty much just in Apache almost yearly? (same time g and f experimented with I believe 3 different species of lake trout?) stocked in the lake. When we fished Apache a lot for smallies and the big yellow bass we caught walleye almost every trip by accident using small spoons or spinners some pretty good size but never concentrated on just fishing for them especially being an AZ native never knew exactly how to target them, but they sure ate good we would catch an occasional good size trout also.

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General Discussion / Re: Walleye Sac Fry in Saguaro, Canyon, and Apache

« Last post by OneBlade on May 28, 2024, 07:19 AM »

Thats pretty cool they are doing that on more regular basis. Would be nice to have a decent walleye fishery closer. Funny to while there have always been walleye in those lakes in the hundreds of times I have fished em, never caught an eye. Everyone I know has run into one on accident over the years and I even targeted them a few times but nada. Caught walleye in Show Low, Fools Hollow, lake Mary, and Powell but none in the salt chain.

I have the same experience, have heard others catch them and I've even tried a decade ago trolling lindy rig up on the way to Roosevelt dam while on Apache Lake and no luck actually catching one. I even saw Johnny Johnson hook up one at Apache awhile back.

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Upcoming Events / Let's Talk Fishin (LTF) Crappie Tournament This Saturday June 1st

« Last post by OneBlade on May 28, 2024, 07:12 AM »

From Let's Talk Fishin':

LETS GO CRAPPIE ANGLERS! Last LTF event for the season is this coming Saturday.
You can have up to 4 people on boat, use live bait, 7 fish get weighed in.
Pay online or at the lake.
Meet some great people and fellow anglers. Bass tournament goes out along with crappie anglers.
Lots of fun for family & friends.
Complete rules posted at: https://www.letstalkfishin.com/

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General Discussion / Re: Walleye Sac Fry in Saguaro, Canyon, and Apache

« Last post by Tweeder on May 27, 2024, 07:51 PM »

Thats pretty cool they are doing that on more regular basis. Would be nice to have a decent walleye fishery closer. Funny to while there have always been walleye in those lakes in the hundreds of times I have fished em, never caught an eye. Everyone I know has run into one on accident over the years and I even targeted them a few times but nada. Caught walleye in Show Low, Fools Hollow, lake Mary, and Powell but none in the salt chain.

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For Sale/Want / Minn Kota 112 i-Pilot Link Trolling Motor For Sale

« Last post by lowry2 on May 27, 2024, 08:07 AM »

I'm the original owner, came with my boat new in 2021, always stored inside, and well maintained. Turn key, ready to install and use. The only thing you may need is the battery connection plug/receptacle depending on your setup. 

112 Lbs Thrust
36 volt
i-Pilot Link
Mega down imaging built-in
Quick mount bracket included
Foot pedal and remote included

This setup is $3200 new. Looking to get $1450.

Message me to connect. I'm up in Cave Creek, for those that are local here in the Phoenix area.

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Upcoming Events / Re: AZGFD Black Crappie Stocking Roosevelt Lake May 29th

« Last post by Fishless on May 24, 2024, 02:31 PM »

Matt I believe Art C. and a group from Tonto Basin will be there to help.

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Bartlett / Re: BARTLETT LAKE IS CLOSED DUE TO LARGE BRUSH FIRE

« Last post by Fishless on May 24, 2024, 02:26 PM »

Yes Matt fire has not grown in over 2 days it is like 65% controlled the perimeters are good around the fire. Looking at the map of the burn area it does not appear the fire got close to the lake even to the north end of it. Basically it burned a wide area crossing the road in and then went straight north. Being a holiday weekend hopefully no one else is stupid and creates another fire in the area or others. I do know TNF has put restrictions out (no campfires) etc. 

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Upcoming Events / Re: AZGFD Black Crappie Stocking Roosevelt Lake May 29th

« Last post by OneBlade on May 24, 2024, 11:18 AM »

Anyone going to help out on this??

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Bartlett / Re: BARTLETT LAKE IS CLOSED DUE TO LARGE BRUSH FIRE

« Last post by OneBlade on May 24, 2024, 06:19 AM »

Thanks Bruce, is the fire contained and such? Curious if there was any damage or any visibility to the fire from Bartlett fishing/camping areas.

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Bartlett / Re: BARTLETT LAKE IS CLOSED DUE TO LARGE BRUSH FIRE

« Last post by Fishless on May 24, 2024, 05:34 AM »

Bartlett lake road has re-opened as of yesterday afternoon 5/23 so access to Bartlett lake and facilities are open.