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Anybody been fishing around Niagara Reef?
Capt. Dave on the happy hooker site is reporting limits being caught around Niagara. Using 40 ft jet divers , spoons and J-7, 45 - 50 FT back,1.5 to 1.8 mph. I hope he is right,fishing this weekend out of turtle creek. I will not have to go as far to get to the fish if he is. I was running northwest of west sister.
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Caught 10 there last Monday.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fishin Crazy
http://www.walleye.com/community/showthread.php?t=2962
Dave dont tell stories like many he gets his information from detailed folks who fish everyday and they tell it like it is...so your reply is simple they are there and hes right on key...in fact speed it up a notch I have been limiting out there in two hours each day with 6 men on the boat thats 48 fish per day and they havent been small either.....penguin stinger was the perfect one the last four days.......good luck and as always tight lines...ERIE FEELING capt charlie aka (Iowa Boy):rolleyes:
Sounds like you have done great Capt. Charlie, I am coming up on Sat. and in the past have always been a drift caster fisherman. but after reading lots of these post I'm thinking of getting into the trolling for EYES. Any good tips you can pass on for a newbie to the trolling. (poles, lures, boat speed and just equipment in general. Keep the tight lines going!
Whats the boat traffic been like around the niagra ares?
Most likely be like it was out around West Sister last weekend.
Thanks Capt. Charlie
I didn't mean to sound like I didn't believe Capt. Dave if my post did. I just know how quick things can change. I have looked at has posts before and did great fishing as he suggested. I was trying to pass it on and get more info.
Your reply was great news!
Thanks Again... And tight lines to you too!
There was a CHARTER CAPTIAN around 8 years ago that flat out lied about his charters, he was exposed and his business dropped substantially. This board has improved over the years thanks to honest people.
It's true, I fished there Tuesday 5/31 and weds. 6/1. Water was stained but the fish were biting. Didn't get our limit but what we caught was very nice fish. Got 19 on Tues. and 9 on Weds.(3 to 5's on Weds.). Caught them on jets (30) 75 back and dipsys 50 back on a 3, monkey puke, chicken wing were our best.
First I would like to thank all that posted replies. I see that 1256 people have viewed this thread. My question is why don't they post anything? I know some had to go fishing . Its not that hard to register. Seems to me they are here for info. the more posts the better the info. should be. So... help yourselves post what your experience's were on the lake PLEASE. We can help each other better that way.
Many people dont reply because they are unable to go out that day, week, or month. I read all the posts on this site religiously and dont reply because I am deployed overseas, this is the only way I can keep up with the local boys back home to see how the fishing is going. I will be sure to post as soon as I have the chance when I am back in the states, but until then I appreciate the info and the posts. Looks like the fishing is getting better hope to be out for big perch in September. Take care good luck to all
I also review this site daily. Am making my first trip of year tomorrow. Can't fish much this year due to money issues. I thank everybody who posts and I will post a report when I get off the water.
God bless you for your service and stay safe come back and catch some fish.Quote:
Originally Posted by dreamcatcher
Thanks to all who rely on me...lol no really the fish are biting out at niagra reef on no#40 jets set back 45 and 50 ft stingers are the ticket right now speed is crucial 2.1 and bumping it up a notch sure wont hurt...yes they are in the stained water not clear or clean by no means...just the walleye is elusive and you have to experiement with colors speed and so on...I fish with 7 ft trolling rods from happy hooker and yokuma reels from there also, i buy all my tackle at daves he has the largest supply of trolling equipement and he gives me a deal cause I buy enough stuff there its just a nice way to support him while being offered the right stuff...He will not mislead you if you feel a little timid just tell him CHARLIE from IOWA sent ya...the roofer I put his roof on the tackle shop last year...you will be sent in the right direction and as always check here and his site for latest catches until then tight lines..Oh by the way there is videos in facebook charlie kempf of my catches last week...will be there agin on the 6th through the 12th....And hats off to our deployed troops keeping up with the bite...be Safe and looking forward to your return home..................;) capt charlie
2 of us fished West of the pack with little luck, only 2 walleye, all day Saturday. We were trolling harnesses but I saw plenty of people using spoons who were catching pretty good. I fish flat line but I think it's time for me to try to understand the planner boards. I come up most weekends and spend $150 in gas so maybe I better get with the program. Just a little confused on how to set em up. I think a couple of the individual boards might be good for me. Suggestions?
Good luck everyone!
I have found the churches boards the easiest to use and you need no upgrades for erie fishing like the offshore brand boards. The TX-22 boards sit upright in the water at rest and are easier to see if they should happen to come off your line, they can be set up for either right or left and I use them to pull jet 40's with no problems. The learning curve for inline boards is short and within a day or two you will be fishing like an experienced board man. You are right they make a big difference in catch rate especially on calm flat days. If you have specific questions pm me and I will answer.
Capt Charlie, Wakina thanks for the support I hope to be back out on the lake soon filling the coolers and adding my share of reports.. keep up the good posts, leave some fish in the lake for me..
fished just north of niagra saturday slow going till late in the day then it was like lets eat and 40 min later we had 18 . 5 drifting and the rest off the boards 30 jets back 80 all on spoons good luck to all
3 of us fished today trolling harnesses with bottom bouncers. Got 13 nice walleye. Lost 2 at boat. Gold and watermelon blades produced best. Was a great 1st trip of year. Only had 1 throwback. Eyes where 23 to 27 inches.
First time out this year. Had foot operation. This is a very good cite. A lot of good information. I would like to meet up with some of the people that post on this cite. Well I took my son, my nephew and my brother out on Sunday. I did not see that many boats out. I went by A can and set up for to troll. We had 2 fish within 20 minutes. Then it I could not get anything to bite using crawler harness. I am going to look into the jet system with stinger hooks. I saw several boats catching them. Gold was my best color. We moved out to north west reef and noticed a BIG TREE, roots and all. We trolled for 1 hour and nothing. We went back to A can and caught 4 more. My son caught a fish Ohio with a 30" and my nephew with a 27". My brother caught 3 nice eaters. I usually listen to channel 68. I am going to go out one day this week and then back next Sat. or Sunday. Life of Riley
I didn't get to fish last weekend I was sick, but I am going Wednesday.
Sounds like the fish are moving closer to turtle creek so maybe I would not have to go far to get them? I hope so.
Happy hookers Captain Dave said.
Walleyes seem to be moving in around A can in the evening, so they are probably making their move soon to Crane Creek and that deep little ripper bite everyone is waiting for.
Anybody been checking this area for fish?