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  1. Stillwater
    I fished Chautauqua Lake for the first time yesterday (Tuesday 6/26) with my daughter. We got there around 3 pm and launched out of Long Point State Park. Having read up a little from last years walleye reports and some of the fishing reports this year we started out drifting worm harnesses on light bottom bouncers in front of Prendergast Point at varying depths. South west wind wasn't bad. Caught a lot of small yellow perch and no eyes. Did see some better marks that I think were eyes. After a couple hours of this we decided to troll with sticks heading north to the bell tower. Covered plenty of good looking water but no takers. Another troller heading the opposite direction said he caught one. Turned around and trolled back to Prendergast area. No takers. Fished until dark and motored back toward Long Point. Stopped to troll in front of the State Park beach house and called it quits when we lost a Rapala on a snag. We enjoyed the lake and felt like it will be worth a return trip. About the same distance as heading to Oneida Lake for us.
  2. Stillwater
    Hi JustFishin... Nice report. How deep were you fishing. Thanks, Stillwater
  3. Stillwater
    Guys, do you put anything on your jigs in October or go with bare hooks? Through the ice I like to use the head of an emerald shiner on jigging raps on Oneida and it works well. The Sting nose looks pretty good. I plan to give them a try (I already ordered some Got-chas). I am looking forward to trying these new jigs.
  4. Stillwater
    How about jigging raps? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Lake Erie United Mobile App
  5. Stillwater
    Good suggestion Mostly Muskies. Bit of a drive but still doable even for a day trip. Not much farther than Oneida. Getting them jigging is a lot of fun.
  6. Stillwater
    Wow that is a lot of water covered Fishnut. Thanks for the latest updates guys. Now I have to watch the weather and decide where to go. Options include: Erie, Oneida, or locally on I-Bay or Conesus. The Walleye is a great fish and this has been a fun learning season. One more trip then put away the boat. Grouse and Deer need some attention. Thanks to everyone for sharing your knowledge!
  7. Stillwater
    Any of you experienced Lake Erie walleye fishermen think there would be enough eyes still worth chasing in the usual 65 to 75 fow range NW of Sturgeon next week. Really would like to have one more go at it depending on the weather. Not sure what the water temps are doing and how much that will change things. Next potential window looks like Wednesday of next week but a lot can change by then. Interested in hearing a few opinions. Thanks.
  8. Stillwater
    Thanks Wallychaser... it was special. I could tell it was a good fish right away when she bit my harness. Had my medium/light action spinning rod bent right over and the drag going strong. When she finally came into view and I could see it was a walleye it really got exciting. She came off in the net! I have been dreaming about getting a solid walleye out of Erie and it finally came true!
  9. Stillwater
    Fished with a friend NW of sturgeon point yesterday afternoon and evening. Started out drifting in 75 fow with harnesses. Caught a personal best walleye (29 incher, 7.8 lbs). Lake went flat so we finished with Dipsy divers. Ended with 8 keepers. Beautiful sunset. Great to be out. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Lake Erie United Mobile App
  10. Stillwater
    Fished with a friend yesterday from Sturgeon Point down toward Catt. Anywhere from 70 to 84 fow. Getting use to dipsy method. We picked up 10 keepers between 16 and 20 inches. Also 5 nice perch. Great day all in all. Wish I lived closer! Thanks to forum members for tips and pointers!!
  11. Stillwater
    Thank you Headshaker. This is very helpful. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Lake Erie United Mobile App
  12. Stillwater
    Hi Headshaker, we're you using size 1 dipsys? What color are your dipsys? Thanks. We caught our first Dipsy eyes yesterday west of sturgeon pt. 75 fow. Used size 1 painted black. 210 back on 3 setting. Purple with green dot harness blades. 2 mph SOG. Rookie on dipsys so interested in learning more. Thanks. Great pic of that nice eye! Ours were just 16 inchers. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Lake Erie United Mobile App
  13. Stillwater
    Good points on snubber use Seabee75. Maybe I will not need them. What do you use for leader? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Lake Erie United Mobile App
  14. Stillwater
    I ordered 8" clear ones to start and a friend gave me a couple old ones. They look faded yellow. Figure it is good to have them. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Lake Erie United Mobile App
  15. Stillwater
    Thanks to all for the great input on Dipsy size and color. I now have a place to start. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Lake Erie United Mobile App
  16. Stillwater
    Thanks, that was what I was wondering if I should get magnums for erie eyes or stay with #1's. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Lake Erie United Mobile App
  17. Stillwater
    What size are they? thanks.
  18. Stillwater
    Question: what size and color Dipsy Diver would you guys recommend that I buy. I am getting a couple trolling rods & rod holders for my boat and would like to try dipsy divers. (Up to this point I have simply been drifting with bottom bouncers / harnesses on spinning rods.) Thanks.
  19. Stillwater
    The walleye bite can shut down or turn on for many different reasons. I have seen a minor wind shift have an immediate negative impact. Maybe like someone taking a nice warm shower and then it goes cold all of a sudden... that can change a person's mood real fast until it warms up again. Same for fish probably, until they reaclimate they may not feel like eating. And then there is barometric pressure. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Lake Erie United Mobile App
  20. Stillwater
    The noaa open waters forecast calls for 15 to 25 knot NE wind and 3 to 7 footers with peaks at 9 ft. (9:42 pm forecast time). Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Lake Erie United Mobile App
  21. Stillwater
    Nice story and pictures RD9. They will always remember this day.
  22. Stillwater
    Fished from 3 to 9 pm yesterday. Started drifting in 72 feet west of SP. Got several nice perch. Moved back towards SP around 7 and found some marks. Caught 1 short eye, lost better one, lost rod & reel to good fish, got a few more perch and 4 sheeps. Not the results I was looking for but it was a nice evening on the water. A bit calm. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Lake Erie United Mobile App
  23. Stillwater
    Maybe try hanging some sticky fly catching tape strips in your boat? I bring a fly swatter. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Lake Erie United Mobile App
  24. Stillwater
    I am heading out tomorrow afternoon from about 3 pm until dusk. Sure hoping it doesn't matter too much? Gotta go when the wind and wave window allows.
  25. Stillwater
    Hi Mostlymuskies, were you trolling with the bottom bouncers or drifting? Just wondering if it was a steady .8 mph or if you varied around that speed drifting (I am currently setup only for drifting). Nice job and thanks for the reports.
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