How much time do we have till the walleye head west
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How much time do we have till the walleye head west
I was told by my buddy that runs a charter outta Ashtabula that some fish r already heading back west. I normally fish in western basin unless I'm with him . You should have awhile yet though for most
Good question.Quote:
Originally Posted by butcherman
I had to close up shop early last year due to 1st year with new boat. Needed to build storage:(
With inboard motors I assume needing winterized before freezing temps arrive, what is the average end date? My guess is mid November???
I have caught walleye out of Ashtabula and Conneaut into the middle of November some years. If you can believe the Farmers Almanac, winter is coming early and often this year and that is another vote for the outboard motor. Love my 150 E-tec. As long as there is a perch pack in Conneaut there will be walleye around them. I always check before switching to steelhead by the breakwall, the inner harbor and the channel. Only a frozen ramp will keep me from fishing.
That's great news this is my first year with my own boat , yea I'm a rookie but been doing pretty decent. I always fish RR will they keep hitting those through the end of September, that when my other passion comes in.
My experience in the fall is worm harnesses and spoons get the fish. On some days small cranks like the Yozuri minnow off the downrigger will get some eyes but meat works the best off dipseys.
Thanks Dr. Ed looks like I might have to invest in some dipsey's
Hey DR. Ed was wondering if I can use the rods I have for running dipsy's, they are cabellas troll master with dm30a line counter reels. And what dipsey would u recommend getting. Thx for any help
For years I only ran "0" Dipseys with and without the O ring. Lately I have been mixing the "0" and the "1" with and without the O ring. I tell people to use which ever presentation will get the lure or bait to the suspended fish. With the big fish these days you need medium-heavy rods with 20# mono or braided line. You'll be glad you have heavy tackle when a 12 lb steelhead hits. Early on I lost plenty of tackle and dipseys to steelhead by using 17 lb line and thinking it was strong enough. We all use trial and error every day to find what the fish want for breakfast. Good luck out there. I'll be on Ch. 68 the next three days. I'll be listening.....
Yes, thanks you very much Doc, we haven't lost fish since making the change a few weeks ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr.Ed
BTW - How many Dipsey's do you run (or can be run) per side? Our setup is 1 downrigger and 2 Dispey's per side. I would like to get a couple more lines in the water but we have the occasional tangle which holds us back. Crew and I just not ready yet. That being said we really don't have a standard fish landing practice either. Guy on the pole backs up alittle and the net man will land either from the back or the side. Depending on the fishes reaction.
You are right. Running more than 2 dipseys on a side can cause problems. I run 2 on each side, outside poles are 8 1/2 ft with longer lead and 2 or 3 setting. Inside poles are 7 ft with 1 1/2 or 2 setting and shorter leads. I will usually run two downrigger rods but will switch to 3-4 oz bottom bouncers with SS line if the riggers are not producing. We use long handled nets and try to net every fish from in head on which is going with the flow for ease of handling. This is especially true with steelhead. They have no lateral mobility and will swim directly into the net. I have found thru the years that you will lose fewer fish with short leads off the dipseys. They should be no longer than the pole or the net you are using. Right now all my leads are 5 feet of 20 lb mono from dipsey to harness and I don't lose fish at the boat.
That's some good information, thanks
First full year running my own boat. Usually just me and my son. Miserable year for us, no walleye at all. Not ready for boards so I use 6 rods, 4 dipsy and 2 flatline with 3oz weights- typicaly deep reef runners. Try everything - spoons, harnesses etc.
Heading up tonight, live in Harrisburg and while perching is fun, burning a lot of gas for no 'eyes.
Is it worth installing a downrigger for fishing this weekend? I use them in Olcott, but not Erie.
Not looking to limit, just put a few in the boat before my son (15) takes up knitting instead...
Thanks - I fish out of Walnut.
We will be at the marina around 7:30 am Saturday. If your around I can show you our setup, its been pulling a few fish.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shedidntno
Are u running 800 series RR I been running them all year green flash and chrome and black doing the best been marking fish suspended around 40 back 300 feet no weight I'd say u would pick some up even flat lining them . Good luck hope the little guy catches some. Headnnorthwest out of walnut to 62 fow troll west , caught three man limit last weekend like that . Keep us posted
Thanks guys. I ran through every color of RR deep divers, even gator bait. Be out tomorrow afternoon and will check at Poor Richards too.
I do not have lead core, just 30# power pro. That is why I used the weight. Can I just flatline the braid at 300'?
I also run 2 large dipsies at 3 @ 135'; and 2 large dipsies at 1.5 @ 95'
we did hammer the white bass when we were up last- 3 weeks ago!
Yes u can flat a RR with braid at 300 will get u down about 36 if ur marking them and not getting hits start adding weight 1 oz at a time any purple RR working good too.good luck
Not much time on 'eyes - but same results. Enjoying the storm while I put lead core in a rod for s&gs- turned alarm off...
Thanks again for the advice. I'll stick with it.