Cast Adventures Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 We fished the US side of Lake Erie yesterday for Smallmouth Bass (Open Year Round). WOW what a fishery! We started in the Upper Niagara. Water Temps were 36 degrees, with too much ice floating around still. Moved out into the Lake and found some pockets of water that were 53 to 55 degrees! This was the key. Took us a few hours to local the warmer water and fish but when it was over we boated 64 or 65 smallmouth up to 4.5lb! We found the bass in 3 to 8 feet of water! all sight fishing. For tackle we started with tubes 10lb test, 6.6 foot rods, but found the best bite was using mini crank baits with ultra lights and 4lb line. Talk about FUN! See you on the River, Cast Adventures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleyejigger Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 nice day, beautiful fish, "sight fishing" is a great experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatherof3 Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 looks like a great day,congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyk Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 some nice fish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsbassman Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 You're getting me all shaky!!!! Nice report and info Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kulik Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Nice pics Paul!-must feel great after the long winter, I have to get out there this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reef Runner Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Awsome stuff Paul. Your reports never cease to amaze me. reefrunner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Nice fish! Can't wait to go bassin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenhawk Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 THAT LOOKS LIKE SO MUCH FUN!!! I miss hammering smallies down at the bay....seeing reports like this make me not want to go north this summer and stay down in Long Point at my trailer......nothing is more fun than fighting smallies on an ultra light rod.....absolutely favourite fish in the world....thanks for posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassslinger Posted April 23, 2008 Report Share Posted April 23, 2008 Awesome detailed report. Good on ya for figuring that pattern out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben_Daniels Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 That's sweet! Crazy thats theres water that warm already, are those yankee smallies spawning already? -Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennyman Posted April 24, 2008 Report Share Posted April 24, 2008 Now that's what I'm talking about baby !!!!!! Nice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cast Adventures Posted April 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 (edited) That's sweet! Crazy thats theres water that warm already, are those yankee smallies spawning already? -Ben Hi Ben, The areas we fished there was no signs of spawning yet. Seemed like they were just there because of the wamer water temps. The shallow rocks hold the heat from the sun, just like a heat rock for a pet snake When they do go into spawning mode, we leave them alone and let them take care of business. Better to look for pre-or- Post- spawning fish. Edited April 25, 2008 by Cast Adventures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cast Adventures Posted April 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Nice pics Paul!-must feel great after the long winter, I have to get out there this year! Hi Mark, Let's go! I'll work for Strike Zone Slammers!!! LOL We were out again yesterday, (stay tuned for the report) Drop Shotting Slammers in deep water was the ticket!!! MAN THOSE BAITS CATCH FISH!!! For all those members that haven't used these baits on bass before, Trust me THERE HOT! Smoke seemed to be the best yesterday on Erie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kulik Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Thanks Paul, lets go -I'll supply the baits! I think I have a couple kicking around!LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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