G can is 24 feet deep give or take a foot or two.
Rickerd
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G can is 24 feet deep give or take a foot or two.
Rickerd
G can again, SE of the can
3 hours today, spreaders golden shiners and no bling, on the bottom and a light bite
many sheep head today and a few white perch
9 pounds at the cleaners, some hogs in with the mix
back as soon as I can to G can~!
~Water Dog
I also had a limit SE of G can, It took 2.5 hours several 5-7 inches throw backs and five sheephead. Nine pounds at cleaners.
21 foot of water.
30 more yellow perch, golden's spreaders and a light bite
3 hours and plenty of white perch with a few sheep head
some nice hogs in the mix for 9 pounds at the cleaners
a few throw backs and they ran in streaks today
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come get yours
~Water Dog
Yellow perch and "steaks," show me how to do that!
I know you meant streaks;)
Rickerd
Well, some of those hogs could be fish steaks?Quote:
Originally Posted by rickerd
Thanks for the note.
~Water Dog
I love your reports Water Dog! Keep them coming.
The Dog will be back soon.
I do not trust the N, NW or NE winds. The predicted 1-2 can be 1-3's and I do not take well to the bounce anymore.
The next 3 days or so look good to get back on the yellow perch.
I plan to go back to the honey hole, SE if G can.
Be Safe,
~Water Dog
Hope you get back out there soon. Your reports are great. Went out se of g can last Saturday. Got 36 in a couple hours. Could have had more. One 11 inch perch and one 14 inch walleye in the mix. Was hoping the walleye would be legal but had to toss him. Do people fish worm harnesses out there for walleye at all?
30 yellow gold, SE of G can again, 22 fow, very light bite.
worked at it for 3 hours, some throw backs, one small 8 inch walleye (educated but unharmed) and the usual sheep head and a few white perch.
spreaders golden shiners and no blades on the spreader.
using 3 poles I found myself feeding them more than pulling lips, so I went to 2 poles.
many boats in the area today, all seemed to be working the SE side today.
there were some boats west and one head boat east of the dog.
9 pounds at the cleaners
~best safe
~back on Saturday if the weather is good
~Water Dog
Got a question about your recommendation on how to hook your minnows. Do you hook thru the eyes or back, also what are your thoughts about double hooking thru eyes and in to back to keep them from stealing the bait. Seems like that kills them but how important is it to keep the minnow alive.
Thx for the report, I really struggled there yesterday.
Well it had to end sometime, 4 hours today SE of G can and I moved once, 10 yellow perch. One 11 inch hog.
Some sheep head a few throw back yellow perch and a some very young walleye all returned to get bigger.
Many boats in the area and as the time went on, more and more moved out and headed north.
I could see a pack at F can, however when you see the head boats moving around you know they are not setting on them either.
I do have a gut report for the ones I caught today and they have some gobies , my goldens and a lot of spiney fleas.
I will give H can a try the next time out, those yellow gold may have moved in closer.
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Hope to get out on Sunday.
Be Safe
~Water Dog
Not a bad report. I hit G can at 8 and Green at 10. Got skunked today. Had nothing but 3-5 inch minnows by the time I got there.
Dang. Don’t need those fleas. Hope it isn’t shutting off like last year this time. Surgery and health issues kept me off the lake this year till last week. I figure about the time I can fish they will turn off
Went to H can to start, no bites.
Went to G can to catch the 3 yellow perch.
Using spreaders , no blades, and goldens.
A few white perch and the usual few sheep head.
Warm day, nice breeze but still warm for this dog.
Giving it a break, weather reports are for more 90 degree days, too hot for this dog.
~back soon~ when it cools down.
~tight lines, be safe
~Water Dog
Any new reports on the perch water dog? Was gonna make the 2 and a half hour trek this weekend if there still biting around g can? Any update would be great. Thanks
15 yellow perch SE of G can, 4 hours and 5 pounds at the cleaners. Not many but nice fish~!
5 throw backs, 6 white perch, 4 sheep head and one fish ohio catfish.
Spreaders, golden shiners, in 22 fow. Very light bite~!
I had a visitor today, this finch flew into my pilot house and landed on the back of my life jacket (yes shocked me too, did not matter that someone was in it) and then went to the back flap of my rolled up rear cover.
This little guy then proceeded to search my boat from the bow to the stern for spiders and bugs. He ate well is all I can say.
The kicker had some extra goodies for this little visitor.
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Hard to set the hook when perched on my perch pole~!
With the fog you could not see shore line and my bug eater left when the fog lifted.
Nature is a wonderful and sometimes surprising, this visit made my day~!
~tight lines and be safe~!
~Water Dog
Neat post. Good to hear you are back. Looking forward to hearing about a limit from you again one of these days. Did you check any stomachs?
If you want to attract Finches plant a good patch of "Zinderella" variety Zinnias. Finches love them. We have dozens of Finches coming in every day and eating the petals off as fast as they can bloom. They must be attracted to this particular plant because the flower petals stand bit more more straight out and bit more spread out than the traditional Zinnia. The Finches must weigh absolutely nothing because they will land on these flowers with thin little stems and not even bend them. Sit on top of a bloom and pick the petals clean in a less than a minute. We are losing a lot of blooms right now but a blast to watch them eat.
Nice experience WD. That would have made my day too! We also have many finches at our place and monitor several Bluebird nesting boxes on our property. Simple pleasures in life are great!Quote:
Originally Posted by waterdog
Caught 30 more yellow perch 4 hours today, slow at first then it picked up.
Windy at first then the wind settled down and the bite was better after that.
Still had the boat swing and it was less bouncy.
One head boat was there and then moved NW.
Golden shiners, spreaders on the bottom and no bling.
2 sheep head , 6 white perch and 2 yellow trow back.
Very nice fish 10 pounds at the cleaners.
Back soon, this week looks good so far as the weather goes and will try to get out as much as I can this week.
~Water Dog
Was you still fishing over by G can?
late start today, 9-11 , fished for 2 hours today, up and down and only one pole.
sheep head, white perch and some very young walleye (returned unharmed)
spreader, emerald shiners and no bling.
the emeralds were large so they were cut in three pieces.
head boat in the area and they eventually moved out of the area and headed NE
word at the fish cleaners is that everyone is doing well.
puke pile at the bottom of the boat says they are eating young gobie's
this weeks weather is looking good so come get your's!
~Be Safe
~Water Dog
30 more yellow perch SE of G can 22 FOW spreaders, emerald golden shiner mix and 3 hours.
9 pounds at the cleaners today, some sorting, however not one sheep head and not one white perch today.
also I did not catch any young walleye.
several head boats in the area and many boats spread out south of G can area.
north of Catawba there was a large pack of percher's.
this week looks great and these yellow perch are in the area and ready to eat.
come get your's
~Water Dog
Three thingsQuote:
Originally Posted by waterdog
1). Thanks for taking the time to update us
2) Glad to see the uptick
3) So jealous you been out three days in a row
Three thingsQuote:
Originally Posted by waterdog
1). Thanks for taking the time to update us
2) Glad to see the uptick
3) So jealous you been out three days in a row
Got our 60 in the same area. Used crappie rigs that I made and gold shiners. Took 2 1/2 hrs. 19# at the cleaners. Nice fish. Also caught 1 14" walleye no junk fish.
thank you for your reports guys. I'm hoping to join you this weekend.
Rickerd
3 hours today, 30 yellow perch 9 pounds at the cleaners.
using emerald and golden shiner mix.
spreaders and no bling in 22 fow.
many boats in the area including 4 head boats.
still seeing the puked up gobies in the bottom of my boat.
bite was better early when the wind was moving me in the swing and stalled after the wind died down.
did have to run the boat engine for about 5 minutes to get them back at it~!
2 young walleye (returned and educated) NO Sheep Head, however 4 white perch and one small white bass.
I did have some sorting, 2 yellow perch were given a chance to get bigger.
~ this week is really is looking good so hopefully you can get out and get some yellow perch.
~Water Dog
I think we came out of the portage right behind you this morning and ended up in the same area. 2 of us had 48 when you headed in but took until after 1 to get the last dozen. Bite really died off when the wind quit. Weird thing is the fish actually seemed to prefer Goldie's today over emeralds, especially later in the day. Idk what the weight was but we had some really nice size fish.
So you are a believer in luring them in with the motor running trick also??
I agree. We limited on Wednesday near G can. Every time the bite slowed, I turned on the motor and they would start up again.
SE of G can, 30 yellow perch, 22 fow, spreaders and an emerald golden shiner mix.
5 hours today, somehow the 8 perch sorting did not seem as small near the end.
bite was good in the am and slowed after the wind dropped.
anyway, used the engine to get the last 6 I needed to bring this dog home.
9 pounds at the cleaners, some white perch and a few young and now educated walleye.
may go on Saturday, however if you can get out the next two days look good weather wise.
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SE of G can, 30 yellow perch, 22 fow, spreaders and an emerald golden shiner mix.
5 hours today, somehow the 10 perch sorting and their size, did not seem as small near the end.
bite was good in the am and slowed after the wind dropped.
anyway, used the engine to get the last 6 I needed to bring this dog home.
9 pounds at the cleaners, some white perch and a few young and now educated walleye.
may go on Saturday, however if you can get out, the next two days look good weather wise.
be safe
~Water Dog
WOW , with all the wind and waves, this week looks a NO GO for the this Dog.
Hope October will settle down, and we get some nice weeks of weather, if not it is feet dry and time for this dog to go hunting.
No regrets, I have caught plenty and I am thankful for what I have in my freezer.
Low water levels that have not been seen for some time and, with all the wind and the lack of rain fall has pushed the water level down.
No regrets, July was good and September did pick up on the yellow perch catch, at least for some.
~be safe
~Water Dog
I too will be spending time in a stand bowhunting during the rut.Even though we rarely perch fish,I read all your perch posts.I would say you are the most hardcore perch fisherman on this site.Good luck hunting Dog!!!
Feet dry in less than a week.
What a year this has been, best fishing for walleye ever for this dog and the yellow perch was good.
On the down side this dog could not bring friends and family on board to enjoy this years fishing due to the pandemic.
My hopes and prayers go out to all and that you will be safe and follow all the guidelines so that you have the best chance to enjoy the 2021 fishing season.
God Bless, tight lines, be safe and see you next season.
~Water Dog
Well said WD. Between spinal surgery this spring and staying safe from the virus and then 2 bouts of diverticulitis I never got my boat in water this year. Didn’t get to fish one time for walleye and only 3 times for perch. Best walleye in long time and I missed it all. But I have my health and many don’t and there will be next year. Wishing you a safe and healthful winter. And wishing all would take it seriously. Maybe next year will be better and I can invite you to fish with me sometime. Fair skies and following seas.
Well, I hope all have been safe and survived the virus.
Will keep you all posted on the perch spreader drag and the walleye catch in the combo.
The best part of this season is that I will be able to bring family and some friends.
Be safe and be smart~!
Looking forward to another season on the Western Basin.
~ Water Dog
Welcome back and good luck perch fishing this season.Since you are as close to a perch expert on this site,do you have an opinion on the perch limits being reduced in central basin to 10 fish, but the TAC of perch in western basin increasing 20%.