Fishing Report Lakes Oahe/Sharpe Pierre area for June 19th,20th,and 21th 2016

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I guided a great bunch of repeat customers the Hansen group (John Wayne and Chuck) for a 3 day outing of some really great walleye fishing. These guys got all of their over 20 inch fish two days in a row ( 23 22 21 20 21 20) along with the rest of the fish we kept for their possession limit all in the 18 to 19 inch range. We caught all of the big fish on Oahe fishing mostly in 15 fow or less. The main presentation was nightcrawler/bouncer rigs fished with little propeller spinners at about 1 mph. The big lake is putting out real quality fish this year but some days getting them requires going thru a lot of little guys bringing to mind cutting hooks off to get the best possible release on these fish. I use a number 2 eagle claw light wire hook that I buy wholesale for around $30 for a thousand so I never have to think twice about cutting and losing a hook. Sometimes maybe tournament fishing might merit buying high dollar hooks but most of the bulk cheaper hooks are more than adequate. The kind of presentation used also has a lot to do with deep hooked little fish and that is one reason why I am pulling spinner rigs now as you get more lip hooked fish. Pulling plugs or fishing with gulp or minnow fishing also has this advantage. None of us want to see floating fish (the future of the fishery) so any way to cut the odds down speak to good sportsmanship. Sharpe is going great guns also and catching 30 to 50 fish a day is not uncommon with releasing little fish a must to get limits of over 15 inch fish. Remember that after the 1st of July the 15 inch slot limit goes off on Sharpe until September so it will even be easier to bring in limits of nice eaters. Hot weather has arrived with the great bite so lots of water is a must. Also fly/bug spray ( I use Bronco horse stable spray) for the inside of the boat makes for a more enjoyable trip. I know that shorts and flopper shoes are cooler but not as practical when around these pests. Sometimes if you aren't into slapping fly's a pair of jeans white socks and tennis shoes help minimize this annoyance. This reports key to catching the bigger fish: Look for mud lines in 10 fow or less with no other boats around. Avoid community spots as they are picked over daily.

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