fishing YORK area

[modny]

anyone ever fish this area? near the birdge overpass?

 

it looks shallow like caledonia, i was going to wade in it.

 

its it little more rapidy, i was hoping for some smallies or something

 

 

any help?

 

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[bushart]

I fished it years ago with a little success---found it better up the other side of Paris for smallies if your mobile

 

Bushart

[davew3]

Good day, under the bridge is not shallow. Good though. Just down the is a small riffle. Being carefull you can walk out there. Ckeck each step so you don't step into a hole or crevice. Also drop a minnow into some of the pockets. You nevr know what is hiding in there.

Have fun

[modny]

yea

 

i'm new to wading, but i use a pole and wear a lifejacket just to be careful.

 

it looks like it could be a fun time out there...

[bushart]

Kinda have to caution you a bit------you don't want to fill those waders in strong current and hope that life jacket will keep everything good---liken those waders to 2 huge pails---hard to swim in---remember also in current that if you are inadvertently swept downstream to keep those feet as high as possible--cause if you lodge a foot under a limb or rock the current keeps pushing you down.

 

Don't want to deter you but couple things to keep in mind.

 

Bushart

[davew3]

I agree. Don't need waders with the water this warm. Just wear high top good shoes and shorts. If not a good swimmer and inflatible pdf would be a good investment.

The pole is a good idea as well.

 

Take along a small silver mepps as well. Cast down and bring back slow, just ticking the bottom.

But keep your pole up to avoid snagging up

Good luck.

[modny]

thanks for those tips guys.

 

have u fished that area before? what can i get myself into, fish wise? any mermaids out that way?

[Rich]

Same as Caledonia for species. Bass, Walleye, Pike, Crappies, Carp and catfish all readily available if you're up for a day of wading.

 

I gotta say ditto on the wading stick though. There are a lotta deep spots that way, they come up on ya quick.

[modny]

rich, do u likve out that way?

 

we should hit it up some time

 

i love a nice stringer full o strawberry bass

[DANIMAL]

I have only fished that spot once in mid summer, cought lots of smallmouth up to 1 pound and some cigar size walleyes.

[CLofchik]

In the fall it can be a sleeper steelie spot if you catch them moving through.

Summer, small bass & pike. I used to throw a few casts around there passing through, biggest I ever saw was a 4lb. pike.

There's also schools of mooneye around, a few guys flyfish for them. Very scrappy & tasty bbq'd if you find the 12"ers.