Maumee bay success Maumee bay success Maumee bay success Maumee bay success
Thanks Thanks:  0
Likes Likes:  0
Results 1 to 9 of 9
  1. #1
    Join Date
    May 2011
    Location
    Point Place, Toledo PPBC
    Posts
    134
    Post Thanks / Like

    Smile Maumee bay success

    Maumee bay was the place to be saturday evening. I took 3 kids with me we scored our limit in under 2 hours near turtle island in the shallows. Jacks were the largest I have seen in over 10 years on average. water is muddy. Purple and blue hair jigs worked best. Stingers were not required and no minnows. You must target to the fish directly. They were holding specifically on humps. you will have to move your boat as soon as you are off the hump. Lazy = no fish. Keep with that program and good luck. Jeff
    Last edited by Redeyedrooster; 05-09-2011 at 11:04 AM.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    May 2011
    Location
    Point Place, Toledo PPBC
    Posts
    134
    Post Thanks / Like

    Smile Added PICS with dates on the photo!

    THe photos are date/timestamped!

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    Maineville, OH
    Posts
    615
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Way to get em! Best post I've seen in weeks. I may give that a try this weekend.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    May 2010
    Posts
    4
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Might be able to try it tommorrow afternoon

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Apr 2011
    Location
    pittsburgh
    Posts
    52
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    just curious the cuts on the throat is that from bleeding them and can you really tell the difference in the fish when it is bled vs not doing it. Very nice catch thanks fo the report

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Toledo, OH
    Posts
    592
    Post Thanks / Like

    Smile Cutting the Throat

    It does make a difference in flavor. I have been doing it for years. Keep my knife next to the pliers. I have a live well to bleed them out in then transfer to a cooler. It is messy without a live well.

  7. #7
    Join Date
    May 2011
    Location
    Point Place, Toledo PPBC
    Posts
    134
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default Bleed them!

    Yes. It is better tasting when bled out.

  8. #8
    Join Date
    May 2011
    Location
    Point Place, Toledo PPBC
    Posts
    134
    Post Thanks / Like

    Wink Going again Wednesday evening

    Deputy Dog said he can go, so, we go!
    I will start with my same program. Tight on structure.
    Dark colors in mud. 3/4 oz jigs so they thud on striking the bottom. Walleye prefer small rocks to spawn over. Youwill know when there are rocks because you
    Will get zebra muscles on your jig.
    Lifting rod evenly. No snapping. Lower the jig always keeping tension in the line. Only 6 inches to keep the jig in the strike zone. Walleye spawn on the bottom, unlike perch.
    I buried the guts from Saturday in the garden. The puppies helped me find them today.
    Good luck!
    Jeff

  9. #9
    Join Date
    May 2011
    Posts
    21
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    man that's great sure bet the kids had a great time.hope you can get out and do it again.


Similar Threads

  1. Catawba Success 3/12/16
    By pollock-a-lope in forum Western Lake Erie Fishing REPORTS
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 03-19-2016, 07:42 AM
  2. Success with storms
    By Dr.Ed in forum Western Lake Erie Fishing REPORTS
    Replies: 13
    Last Post: 04-06-2012, 08:28 PM
  3. Trolling Success!!!
    By Redeyedrooster in forum Western Lake Erie Fishing REPORTS
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 06-06-2011, 02:05 PM
  4. Walk-on success!
    By Walidave in forum Western Lake Erie Fishing REPORTS
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 05-16-2009, 07:10 AM
  5. Maumee Bay/Maumee River Mouth
    By wallenharms in forum Western Lake Erie Fishing REPORTS
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 03-20-2008, 05:48 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •