Fishing Report Lakes Oahe/Sharpe Pierre area June 14th thru the 18th 2016

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I guided repeat customers Don Reed, brother James and Dad Vernon to full possession limits of walleye, and smallmouth bass. We caught fish on Oahe and Sharpe fishing mostly in 10 fow or less with crawler/bouncer rigs using both nightcrawlers and some gulp. I then took repeat customers Dad Keith Lenard son Doug and grandson's Coop and Scott out for two days of fishing both on Oahe. Got into a real nice stringer day one with 3 over 20 fish numerous 17, 18 and 19 inchers for a real quality day. Second day was limits again but size was down somewhat due to storms in the area. This family and I go way back and it is just great to see these boys growing up over the years. I have many groups that come yearly with their family's and I must say these are always really rewarding trips for me. The fishing on both Oahe and Sharpe is in full swing. Most boats that are familiar with the reservoir's are going home with nice limits. Fishing depths of 10 fow or less is still my main choice however fish are coming out of depths out to 30 fow. Nightcrawlers/minnows and gulp are best choices with leeches and pulling plugs producing. Lot's of boat traffic this year so be in the mood to share the water. It is still a 235 mile long lake so you can find plenty of un-fished spots if that is your bag. Bug Spray and lots of water in the boat is a real good idea now. It is great to catch walleyes, it is great to eat them, but the real fun part of the sport is to find them. If you spend the time to improve this skill you will get yourself in the upper echelon of walleye fishermen and understand that the hunt is a great part of the sport. Finding walleyes is an art that all of the best walleye fishermen have and usually is the separating point between average and great.

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