Quote Originally Posted by Lake Erie Dreaming View Post
Im having trouble locating smallmouths I live in Canton and get to the lake as much as possible. Im always around the islands, mainly kelleys. I would like to branch out a liitle but we all know what the lake can do to a 17ft boat. But at least im on the water. I heard they run to Ruggles in the fall?? If anyone can give me some pointers?? I would greatly appreciate it!!
Smallies habit around Ruggles all season, not just fall. Sherod park to the castle area nearshore is a great area. Rocks, gravel and near deep water. Cranberry Creek or Vermillion and Huron for boat ramps. I usually fish less than 20 ft there.
The reef complex is getting a decent amount of smallies again also, many reefs within 8 miles of my marina. I like the Canadian waters the best for size and numbers. Some areas just get hit hard and the fish get spooky. I tend to use big shiners and slow drift or anchor, tube baits with goby colors.
Capt. Greg