bandito Posted September 21, 2011 Report Posted September 21, 2011 Howdy y'all I'm new to the board (although I have been lurking for a while), and would like to start by offering a 'cheers' to all and that I'm stoked to have found such a great community who love fishing as much as I do! A friend has a cottage on Lake Joe and I've been going up on a regular basis for several years now. The only problem is nobody fishes, it's more of a wine and dine vibe and I've had enough. It pains me to look out onto this beautiful lake from the dock. My friends think I'm some kind of weirdo for wanting to fish (ok, maybe the hours of being anti-social & casting from the dock might be the reason but nonetheless). I figured a few good smallies would spark some interest, but to no avail. I'm extending a plea for help in my quest to prove to them that fishing is a must on the weekend to do list. We have a growing brood of little ones who would love to get out and enjoy what this lake has to offer. Now, there is a boat but no downrigger or sonar so I'll have to study the maps for potential spots. Smallies I could handle but lakers, which would be a first for me, would seal the deal. I got a faint whiff of something, I'm hoping it's good pot from the neighbors and not a skunk... LOL Anyways, I'm stoked to be getting out on the lake but I'm also looking forward to contributing to future discussions on this board. Cheers all and happy fishing!! PS: feel free to PM me if you feel like helping a brother out.
asdve23rveavwa Posted September 21, 2011 Report Posted September 21, 2011 (edited) Welcome to the board. Never fished it, but, if memory serves me correctly...think Pete Bowman (Fish N Canada) did a show there last year, and, hooked some really nice fall smallies, pike and a laker. I remember the episode because they were mentioning all the million $ cottages, and, lack of fishing pressure. Think they were using jigging spoons in fairly deep( 25-30 ft )off points for the bass. Fallen trees on shorelines for the pike. Try googling it. Edited September 21, 2011 by FRANKIE65
coreyhkh Posted September 21, 2011 Report Posted September 21, 2011 If you can get a down rigger troll with a silver spoon and you will catch trout. you can also just troll along the shore line and you will catch pike and Bass.
BillM Posted September 21, 2011 Report Posted September 21, 2011 Welcome to the board. Never fished it, but, if memory serves me correctly...think Pete Bowman (Fish N Canada) did a show there last year, and, hooked some really nice fall smallies, pike and a laker. I remember the episode because they were mentioning all the million $ cottages, and, lack of fishing pressure. Think they were using jigging spoons in fairly deep( 25-30 ft )off points for the bass. Fallen trees on shorelines for the pike. Try googling it. A lot of their fish came on big sucker minnows
asdve23rveavwa Posted September 21, 2011 Report Posted September 21, 2011 A lot of their fish came on big sucker minnows Yeah, that's the one!!!!!
The Birdfish Posted September 21, 2011 Report Posted September 21, 2011 Bring the Wine and Cheesers on a boat ride to see the fall colours and head out to the middle and drop the riggers to any where from 50 ft to 80 ft and you will be successful, hopefully that will flip them over to the fish side!!! Good luck
cynmar Posted September 21, 2011 Report Posted September 21, 2011 Yeah Pete was using the jigging spoon and the other gentleman, (can't remember his name) guided on Lake Joseph and was using the big sucker minnows. Seemed they both did alright, just watched this episode last weekend I think. Bill
Sudzy Posted September 21, 2011 Report Posted September 21, 2011 I wish Rosseau year the long (attached to Joe) I use only dispy divers - just look for 50 - 70 feet of water. A safe bet is usually around 60 feet deep most of the year. They are not usually to hard to find.
Roy Posted September 21, 2011 Report Posted September 21, 2011 This might be what you're looking for. There are 3 parts. This is part one. <iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/2Kg3cl5U9jI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
asdve23rveavwa Posted September 21, 2011 Report Posted September 21, 2011 Roy, you are the fountain of knowledge today
johnnyb Posted September 21, 2011 Report Posted September 21, 2011 Welcome aboard, and keep in mind that lakers close Sep. 30. Lots of good advice in that episode of fishn Canada...basically look for classic smallie structure and pound the bottom. Great time of the year for big smallies...go get'em! The guy that guided on the show, by the way, runs the bait shop in Glen Orchard....at 118/169
camillj Posted September 21, 2011 Report Posted September 21, 2011 Don't need a downrigger ... just put a one or two ounce weight hanging about 18" off a three way swivel and run about a 6 foot lead back to a white or silver flutter spoon (mooselook or similar) ... and have fun !!! Lakers closed on Joe until Feb 15th (after next week) ... but opens again on Rosseau on Jan 1st
Default User Posted September 21, 2011 Report Posted September 21, 2011 rented a place there during the Labor Day weekend Found it frustrating to cast there - EVERYONE WITH PROPERTY ON THAT LAKE seems to have speed boats, jet-skis, etc. and love to rip it. My daughter caught her first fish off the dock (smallie) with live bait and a bobber. I caught a nice 2lber using the same technique earlier in the morning. You'll need to go deep for Lakers - but as mentioned - you just need to re-rig for the ciccumstances
camillj Posted September 21, 2011 Report Posted September 21, 2011 BTW ... some MONSTERS lurking in there .. saw a 25+lb Laker hanging from the scales at Glen Orchard last year when I went in to weigh my 9lber
bandito Posted September 22, 2011 Author Report Posted September 22, 2011 Thanks for all the tips guys... That was a great episode, the cottages up there are very much over the top.
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