Photo Album
Results of the 2017 Bob Ellis Row Trolling Classic will be shared in this space next week. We’re waiting on a photo of the winning fish. The Classic was total fun, with several fish caught and released during the one-day event, and several stories (lies) ‘released’ by fisherman at the awards dinner afterward. Until next week, the Ellis Family wishes to thank Master of Ceremonies Kevin Wallenfang, Geoff Crandall, Steve Reinstra, and Jeff Koser. Those four make the Classic possible, and they are the reason so many members of the Ellis/Dlobik family return each year to participate. Thank you.
In addition to row trolling the classic, I came across something different in July while row trolling the Manitowish Chain. A mass floating on the surface from several hundred yards called me to investigate. Although somewhat bloated, you will find perspective in the photo above in the size of this dead snapping turtle from the length of my oar that I lay in the water next to her. I have no idea what killed her, but really it could be anything from a prop to old age.
Brother-in-law John Kubiak also fished the Manitowish Chain with his kids Andrew and Lauren. John is a very good photographer and we can count on him for recording any trip in the field with shots of the action, as you can see with these smallie photos. This pays off for us in particular when John lands big fish row trolling in November and sets the camera up in the skiff for pictures of the catch and release. This trip also brought us fabulous bonus shots of the eagle and loons.
Longtime friend Roger Mayer fished recently with Justin Kohn of All Seasons Adventures on Lake Puckaway and Beaver Dam Lake and sends us the results. Roger’s lives and fishes mainly on Big Green in Green Lake County but has the fishing bug bad enough to try any water he can get on from Lake Michigan to the pot holes.
Great nephew Grant Ellis comes in with his biggest pike ever fishing with Grandpa Jim. Way to go Grant.
Thanks for connecting with On Wisconsin Outdoors. Shoot Straight.
Dick Ellis