When I seen this post,I thought to myself, if I post what happen 27 years ago,they would,nt believe me. Then again,it,s so true, some wont believe me.
BUT,Here it goes.
An old friend and I were canning beets. Well his wife was,we were helpers.Where this brain storm came from,I have no idea. After boiling a batch of beets, we drained some of the beet juice into a bowl of fresh roe we had. They turned so red. So red ,they looked like rubies. We split the bowl up. I tied some bags up the next night, as my brother and I had a fishing night planned at Port Credit.
Back then,it was, get there by 5pm for the night fish, We were there til 1-2 Am. We would find a spot and sit, Our favorite spot was the south/west part, under the Lake shore bridge.
This one night , the only night we had,there were a couple of guys there. We were bummed out. Usually there was a charter boat on the last dock,but for some reason,it was gone. This dock was worn and rickety. Not like they are today down there. We both set our ass,s down and start to fish. We chucked our rubie red tied bags out with 1 oz slip weights. A small piece of styro to help keep the bait afloat.
It was like, 15 minutes and my brother had one on. A short fight,and it was landed. I throw my bait back out as he,s getting his fish unhooked. It wasnt more then 2 minutes after, and i was hooked up. Got it in and released it. My brother had released his as well. Both throw on new sacs and were good to go. 5 minutes in,it,s him with a fish on again While he,s fighting,I get a hit. Fish on. Were both laughing it up having a great time.
We both land our fish. Both released. it wasnt about keeping for us, it was about just fishing together.
So to answer your question,YES,they do hit at night.
I did see that the whole shore of the credit north of the bridge has all grown in . What happen to the great park there? It was grass covered with parking for all to enjoy the fall run.
That was so sad to see.
I have great memories of times there..