Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Slab Humpback Bluegill Abundant In Lake Pleasant

Toook my son to Lake Pleasant to do some evening fishing. Fished an hour or so with no bite, but then just before dark the Big Blues were hungry. Landed 18 slabs, very hearty fish. Also 2 nice Largemouth. Bluegill fillets are excellent tablefare and will be enjoyed in the fryer.

Monday, May 14, 2012

Nice Slab Black Crappie In Presque Isle Bay

Decided to search for crappie since the perch have seemed to move out. Went wading in a favorite local hotspot in the lagoons of Presque Isle Bay. Had the place to myself, as most people have given up on the spot. I chased a few remaining spawning crappie. Got into some nice slab black crappie. Used an ice jig tipped wih a shiner. About a foot under the bobber and waded around. Nice mess of fish with a couple of nice perch mixed in.

Monday, May 7, 2012

White Perch Abundant At Erie PA Pier

Took my son night fishing and we had an action filled evening. A large school of fat White Perch were off the pier and hitting hard. Caught a bucket full in strong SouthEast winds just before a front. Also caught rock bass, sheepshead, silver bass, and
a few nice yellow perch. The bite was on. The only bad thing was realizing this is clearly an end to the perch season. Yellow perch will soon be gone. I give it a week.

Sunday, May 6, 2012

Perch Still Remain In Lake Erie Channel

Headed to the pier for a morning of fishing. Windy, strong East and cold temps. Bite was good, landing a nice pile of perch. Size was on the smaller side, releasing many dinks. Perch fishing has been tough this year, not yielding large numbers of fish. With the water temp climbing,I only see about 2 weeks left of perchin.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Limits Of Brown Trout Elk Creek Erie PA


Took my son for an evening of trout fishing on Elk Creek. We caught 10 nice browns in about 45 minutes. Live shiners were the bait of choice. Fish were aggressive.Fun to be out and lots of trout left in the streams.

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Slow Bite Continues For Pier Perch




been taking my son pier fishing for Lake Erie perch. Bite has been slow, hitting only early morning and late evening at dark. Action only lasting a few minutes. Size has been good this year, with quality fish. Also caught a nice smallmouth.

Monday, April 9, 2012

Nice Spring Mix Of Panfish Lake Erie


Went out this morning to look for perch. Strong west winds hammered the piers. I managed 6 nice perch, a bluegill, and 2 nice crappie. A nice tasty meal. Fish hit hard at 6:30 am then quit by 7:30am.