Geneva Reports II

Where is everybody? 12 boat trailers in the park this AM on a beautiful day. Is anyone out there catching fish besides me? Some charter captains are filling their display boards with fish before noon. Today was no exception. I launched around 8:00 AM. Went 9 miles NE to the end of a track I ran yesterday to the SE and set up a troll along the same path except I ran in the opposite direction always trolling into the wind. Nice chop with some whitecaps, perfect for walleye. I ran my "0" dipseys with 0 rings at a 3 setting back 200' with homemade hot pink harnesses with silver Colorado blades carrying a stripe of reflective pink tape. Inside I ran "1" dipseys without the 0 rings at a 3 setting back 100' with homemade purple harnesses. All my harnesses have stinger treble hooks and they snag most of the fish. In short, I was done before 10:00 AM. While I was out there, I searched the horizon in all directions and only saw 3 other boats. I'll be in the same area tomorrow and I would be happy to share the space with you. It's a big lake and there are millions of walleye. Ch. 68.

Oh DR. ED, wish I could be out there with ya. My next trip will be more east of the islands, but probably not all the way to Geneva. Huron to V has been good, so once I finish the honey do list i will be up in that area. Maybe I can convince the wife to make a weekend trip more east and then I can come enjoy Bula to Geneva waters. Always heard how good it is over there, just haven't made the haul.

My brother and I will Probably fish out of Geneva next Friday and Saturday....

If we do well post a report...

I plan on giving it a shot on Sunday, if the weather holds out. I spent a long day on the lake this past Saturday without much to show for it. I went 9 miles NNW out of Geneva and set up and trolled east, staying in the 71-73 foot of water area.Lots of boats around, all seemed to be having the same results, quiet on the radio and lots of dry nets. I was pulling two #1 dipseys on a 3 setting with the "O-ring" back 85 to 115 feet and 2 others on a 1 setting, back 65 to 85 feet. Both set ups had double bladed worm harnesses and I threw every color I had in the box at them. I finally pulled the plug at 3 in the afternoon when I was directly north of the stacks in Ashtabula in 72 foot of water with only 2 walleye to show for it. At least they were nice ones, 29" and 26" fish. Any body have a good set up for pulling inline sinkers, either straight out the back, or off of church walleye boards? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Bullship2 on CH68 Sunday

Had to go out farther today. Same approach as yesterday but things were slower and we only ended up with 10. Still, all in all, not a bad day and I know what I am having for dinner: Walleye Tempura...

Nice job Dr med we fished out of walnut with about the same results walleye are still spread out not sure why

Yesterday I caught 2 Fish Ohio walleye along with others, one on Pink Glass HJ back 200' on wire with a 1.5 oz line line sinker ahead of a 6' lead, the other on my homemade Purple Colorado blade worm harness which also caught 3 other walleye. If I wasn't retired with 6 grandkids to entertain and independently wealthy I might consider building and marketing that harness. It's a winner. Now I'm waiting to read your reports. I know I wasn't on the lake alone so write a few words on how and where you are fishing and I might tell you where the big fish are.

Today I went out of ashtabula 14.5 miles due north, took awhile to get the right presentation but once on it was a fun day. Used dipseys with pink/purple combo harnesses, along with 3oz and 4oz snap sinkers to get the meat down. Put the snap sinkers on 50' back of the dipseys then let dipsey out another 60-75'. All mono line run, hope it keeps workin, beats crankin 300+ft like I've heard from some....tight lines all

Dr. We did really well for yourselves last weekend out of Walnut. I didn't have them weighed but at least 3 were over 28". I think the biggest one was 29 7/8". We ended up pulling 3 man limit in about 6 hours.
We started out shallow and picked up a few but quickly switched over to our deep water program. Most big fish came from 50'. Dipsy's 3 setting out 185' and long line downrigger did the most work. We mostly pull harnesses, used all of the 4 dozen crawlers we had.
We fished the 58' area NW of marina.

I want to thank you guys for getting back to me. Most of my fish have been taken along the 58 to 00 line north and between the 54 to 59 E/W line. I took 2 really nice fish yesterday on a pink/white double willow blade harness I made the day before back 180' of 12 lb SS line with a 1.5 oz inline sinker followed by 6' of 20 lb mono leader at 2.0 mph. Rain today, fish tomorrow. See you then...

Went out Sunday and yesterday, 12-15 miles NNE, "1" Dipseys at a 3 setting back 90' to 123' with homemade Pink Panties willow blade harnesses and homemade Purple single Colorado blade back the same at 2.0 mph. 10 and 9 fish respectively, most in the 24" to 27" range, one Fish Ohio each trip. 72-74 FOW. Very little chatter on the radio but I still tried to share with whomever might be listening. Next trip planned for Friday. See you there....

Thanks for sharing Dr. Ed. It seems like most of the guys that are catching fish are pretty tight lipped on the radio. I will be up Saturday morning, taking a couple of family members out for their 1st time and hope to find some fish. I think I will try to put some perch in the box 1st thing in the morning, then head to deeper water to try for some meaty eyes

B.S. You might want to rethink your approach for Saturday. Weather permitting, you will have better luck attacking the walleye early and the perch later. Perch are not bothered by the ever rising sun. On the other hand, walleye slow down on feeding around 10:00 AM or perhaps later if you are lucky. Also, with an occasional THZ in the afternoon, it is more comforting to know the safety of the marina is much closer if you are in the perch pack rather than having to run in from who knows how many miles out as you are chasing the walleye. Anyway, it is just a thought. Be safe.....

Thanks a bunch Dr Ed . We have not had a lot of success until we read your post about the fish being 12 to 15 miles NE of Geneva. Altho we did not get out until late in the afternoon we did well at that location usind pink panties worm harnesses with dipsies 140 to 180 back on #3 setting.

Went out yesterday. If you read my post on 7/23, everything was the same. Same location, same presentation, same results right down to catching a solo Fish Ohio. I love this lake!

Dr. Ed, I was out yesterday afternoon from 3 pm - 8pm had a couple of nasty storms roll through with hail. Started at the .5/59 worked all the way to the 2.5/59 with only one fish. Turned headed back south by this time a larger strom had brewed up made it back down to the 1.9/59 and headed in. One fish on a dipsy 2 setting 120 back, copper back, mellon.

I was surprised to read your post after I posted on 7/24 to B.S. about the dangers of fishing offshore in the afternoon with impending THZs. I have seen the damage lightning can do to a boat caught in open water and it is too high a price to pay for fish that will still be there tomorrow. With all the tech available today, no one should be caught by surprise by the weather. Again I cannot emphasize enough about being safe. Lake Erie and Mother Nature should always be taken seriously. Personally, I don't want to end up in the obituaries with my name spelled wrong....

I'm not one to chance thunderstorms either, I couldn't agree more. I should clarify the thunderstroms rolled south of us between land and where we were. We headed in before the next set came through that was significantly bigger and we would have been in a dangerous situtation. With all that said, where have you been fishing, you mention miles out but no coord. what gps lines are you on? I run on 68 as well and always am willing to help.

Right now I have no solid coordinates. I run NE or NW out of Geneva until I mark fish, usually between the 58 and the 02N. Then I set up a troll with the wind at 2.0 mph running a line somewhere between the 54 and the 03W and as far north as the 05. Later in the season I have been known to go as far north as the 11 or 12 line with a French/English dictionary at hand. Next trip will be Thursday and/or Friday. Ch.68 or 79.

Weather is going to be iffy at best. I may try to go Thursday if the rain holds off. Friday looks good in the morning. Still fishing 12 to 15 miles NE of Geneva with crawler harnesses. Went out yesterday (friday) got a late start 1 pm but still managed to catch 12 walleye. Same place as before. using Pink Panties worm harnesses anywhere from 120 to 170 feet back on # 3 setting #1 dipsies. Marking a tremendous amout of fish. caught 8 in an hour and a half and took 3 hours to catch the rest 4 fish Ohio. Caught one with a tag. If anyone knows about these tags let me know

I ended up perch fishing last saturday and put 104 nice perch in the cooler along with a 28" walleye as a bonus catch on a perch rig. Tomorrow, I'll be targeting walleye NE of Geneva. I'll be pulling crankbaits, worm harnesses and spoons. If anyone wants to share information, give me a yell, Bullship2 on 68

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Weather is going to be iffy at best. I may try to go Thursday if the rain holds off. Friday looks good in the morning. Still fishing 12 to 15 miles NE of Geneva with crawler harnesses. Went out yesterday (friday) got a late start 1 pm but still managed to catch 12 walleye. Same place as before. using Pink Panties worm harnesses anywhere from 120 to 170 feet back on # 3 setting #1 dipsies. Marking a tremendous amout of fish. caught 8 in an hour and a half and took 3 hours to catch the rest 4 fish Ohio. Caught one with a tag. If anyone knows about these tags let me know

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Call the DNR they will tell you what you need to know. Some tagged fish come with a reward for that tag. It is all for research purposes.

Fished yesterday out of bula north to the 42.01 line and trolled north using dipseys w/crawler harnesses in pink and raspberry colors with copper back blades, by myself pulled limit in 2 hours, 1fish ohio...grrreat day

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Fished yesterday out of bula north to the 42.01 line and trolled north using dipseys w/crawler harnesses in pink and raspberry colors with copper back blades, by myself pulled limit in 2 hours, 1fish ohio...grrreat day

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Nice! I am hoping to get out there one day this weekend, been a few weeks since we crushed them, so I am hoping we can repeat the performance. Do you mind sharing your W coordinate? They were at the 42W last time we were out.

My N was 42.01 and W 49.76, lots of fish in the big lake, have no problem sharing, I've learned a lot from this site and am happy to pay it back...tight lines

I have been fishing the same area recently without much success altho I am picking up at least one Fish Ohio each trip. I'm sorry to report there will be no posts for an undetermined time as my beautiful Scarlet and Grey Tahoe was seriously rearended while I was following a farm tractor at 15 mph while traveling south on SR45 near N. Bloomfield after leaving the lake and parking the boat. No fish were hurt in the accident and I am just a little sore. The lady behind me was not so lucky. Fractured right leg, facial injuries and more. Her car was totaled. They used the jaws of life to get her out of the car. I sincerely hope she will be all right. There was no sign of braking so I have no idea where her head was.
I jokingly remark to people when I serve or hand out walleye that I risked my life for these fish and we all laugh but my remarks are closer to the truth than they realize. Yesterday was a classic example that came to mind as I dialed 911 while laying in a ditch in my Tahoe that was resting on its side. Usually it is just a rogue wave that threatens my safety. We all know how unpredictable Lake Erie can be so....Sailor Beware even on dry land.

Sorry to hear about your accident Dr. Ed.I own and operate a rolloff dumpster business and I spend my days driving a semi around central Ohio.People are not paying attention when they drive.I see both men and women texting behind the wheel.Women are the worst.Hope she is alright.

Glad your alright Dr. Ed. Could of been alot worse like you said.

Hope you heal up soon and get back on the water.
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I am just a little bruised. Its my Tahoe that took the hit. In my estimation it is a total loss so I'm looking for a replacement while I dance with the body shop and the insurance people. Can't get the boat to the water without a towing vehicle but this too shall pass. Thanks guys for your concern but trust me, I am fine.

Gee whiz , Dr Ed. Really glad that you are OK. I sent the tag to Dunkirk NY. That is where it originated. Last outing was last Sunday. Did Ok until the lake got rough. Still fishing 15 to 17 miles NE of Geneva. I know everyone is using steel line but I have been doing well with worm harnasses off dipsies.Looks like it is going to rain all week. Have fun and be careful.

Not a great day on the lake but great just to be on the water. Went NE going east as far as 52W and as far north as the 06. Everything on pink: Pink Clown DHJ12 on wire back 234', Hot Pink double willow blade harness made by yours truly back 135' off dipsey on a 3 setting and the fish of the day (29 in.) on a Sir Walleye Stinger spoon back 123' off a dipsey on a 3 setting. Long way to go not to limit out but I'm only fishing half days until I'm stronger or I find a better bunch of fish. Thanks to all the well-wishers. Much appreciated