when it opens Feb 1st. I know a bit of a tease as the lake is still closed for another 3 weeks. But, I made a New Years goal to fish on at least 12 of our PWF lakes during 2017. I have the opportunity to electrofish dozens of our club lakes each year, I often don't get to fish them with rod and reel. But, 2 weeks into the new year and I already have one trip in the books.

A friend joined me and we starting throwing red rattle traps and T-Rig Bubble Frys and caught 4 in the first 45 minutes. We then tied on a small swim bait and starting really catching heavy. We were throwing a watermelon glitter Skinny Dipper (By Reaction) with a 5/0 or 6/0 weighted hook. We ended up with 31 fish in 4.5 hours with only one dink. Most fish were 2.75 to 3.25 lbs and 6 weighed over 4 lbs. With the largest at 4.7 lbs.

Before some of you begin to type "I thought Timber Lake is closed through Hunting Season" it is still closed until Feb 1st. I went to visit the owner to see the progress of Deer Trail the sister lake and thought I would fish for a few hours, while I was there. Yes, a big perk to working for PWF.

Posted By: Steve Alexander