J. Sparrow Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Will the East wind today and tomorrow shut down the good fishing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquaman Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 I agree about the Slinkers John Having to ward off hives of I pilot guys who hover and wait for anchored boats to catch one then slink over to poach your fish really stinks.Apparently the addition of the motor removed any respect or fishing etiquette too. Common responses, this ain't your lake...and I did find my own fish, there under your boat. Really? Add Combat fishing to the dictionary too. Trying to fish while warding off a hive if slinkers. What a shameSent from my ASUS ZenFone 2E using Lake Erie United Mobile App 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostlymuskies Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 So far I have been lucky to have no other boats near me,but then again I'm not near any other boats!Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Erie United Mobile App 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locoman Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 I always look for the pack of boats..............then head the other way. There are more than one school of perch in the lake. As for the I-pilot cowboys 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukhnter8 Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 It was like that last year as well, guys would anchor right next to you and almost hit you. There was one guy that anchored but left his motor running and his buddy was letting out more line and just about hit a guy in a smaller boat. It's almost as bad as salmon trolling or the night time trolling when the season opens for walleye. But it shouldn't be that hard, just like the idiots that load/unload stuff from their boat on the ramp blocking it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locoman Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 3 hours ago, dukhnter8 said: " just like the idiots that load/unload stuff from their boat on the ramp blocking it." Don't get me started on that subject...........we could fill pages if that thread was started!!!!!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquaman Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Trapper had a guy hit his boat trying to get too close. Collision shop close.Sent from my ASUS ZenFone 2E using Lake Erie United Mobile App 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquaman Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 On the report side the fish we caught Sunday were a mix of big males real big females some spawned some not 48 ft on edge of mud and rock. Most fish came on the mud hook and the ones on upper 2 hooks of crappie rig needed a 3 second count before setting otherwise you'd pull it out of there mouth. Live out produced salted big time but the mud hook took most of fish. Water was clear where we wereSent from my ASUS ZenFone 2E using Lake Erie United Mobile App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapper Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Not a total loss for not fishing today drove boat to Syracuse and got new windshield installed !!!wow!!! was shop off on price it cost $1100 plus $365 to install it I guess the guy that hit me wont do it again . Called my sat clients and we r fishing tomorrow sorry to you guys that have to fish the weekends but i'm done with that I started fishing In early Feb no one else out their total lake alone and told clients that in a month and a half that this spot will be unfishable they didn't understand can you say lazy, crazy ,or is it greed will never end thought it might be a good thing SP was late opening but the crowds still come good fishing to all and please be safe Capt Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dick635 Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Any update on SP dredging? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineman49 Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 Geezze, I just put an I-pilot on my bow, but after seeing the posts here I am afraid to have anyone see it! You guys might shoot me! I haven't been out with it yet, still new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankmyline Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 H y Trapper. Was that windshield the deluxe version with polarized glass? I had a new windshield and side glass put in my truck for less than the cost of your windshield alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostlymuskies Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 I think I will make up a string of buoys of 150ft and make a circle around my spot and anchor in the middle!Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Erie United Mobile App 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmatroller Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukhnter8 Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 10 hours ago, lineman49 said: Geezze, I just put an I-pilot on my bow, but after seeing the posts here I am afraid to have anyone see it! You guys might shoot me! I haven't been out with it yet, still new. Line, I did the same this year with adding a terrova and ipliot. I did get out to play around with mine but it was not very windy when I was using the spot lock so I'm not real sure on it. If I do use it out there I will use common sense (lacking with some people) and see how it works outside the crowd. I am mostly a weekend warrior so will probably be fighting the crowded ramps this weekend. Elma, great pic I'm sure we all know what the guy is saying too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinintimes Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 On 4/25/2017 at 8:20 AM, J. Sparrow said: Will the East wind today and tomorrow shut down the good fishing? Anyone ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowpike Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 We're out now there bitingSent from my VS986 using Lake Erie United Mobile App 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinintimes Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 John your killin me !! Boats ready and truck is loaded on my way after work on Friday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pequod1 Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 We got out there for our first trip today. Did not hit the water until 9:00. Stopped at the Cat then Evangola and then on to Sturgeon. Found around 40 there but we definitely got there late. Super light bite. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngblood Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 On 4/25/2017 at 8:39 PM, lineman49 said: Geezze, I just put an I-pilot on my bow, but after seeing the posts here I am afraid to have anyone see it! You guys might shoot me! I haven't been out with it yet, still new. 95% of the boats are using spot lock. The other 5% wish they were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowpike Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 3 hours ago, shinintimes said: John your killin me !! Boats ready and truck is loaded on my way after work on Friday this was are screen when we pulled up 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinintimes Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 That's cool .. the 1st time I went with friend his fishfinder didn't work and I really wanted to see what the school looked like !! I'm going out of SP Saturday how deep should I start looking ? Thank Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowpike Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 Start around 50 ftSent from my VS986 using Lake Erie United Mobile App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimski2 Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 You got it John. Do not stop looking till you find them on your screen. It is just like hunting deer, keep on hunting first. Packs of boats mean nothing except lazy fellows trying to figure out if they can mooch off your catch. Probably ten per cent are catching, the rest of the boats are wasting their time. Too lazy to pull the anchor. In light winds I use a five pound anchor and up to 200 foot of 3/8 inch poly braided anchor rode. No chain is needed as the extra weight makes moving an ordeal, Then now we have the I Pilot anchor guys, the problem is when we have a wind shift the anchor guys blow over and you collide or at least their hooks hang up on an anchor line. When you pull up to another boat you have to consider if the guy is anchored and a wind shift will cause some nasty condition to develop. For the money spent on the I Pilot systems, the guys could buy a lot of filet mignon steaks for a few years. Perch fishermen are trying to feed their families, using a limited family budget. If there is an anchored boat nearby, consider what will happen when the wind changes. If you anchor up near the other boat. be prepared to quickly pull your anchor. Good fishing and show some fore thought when stopping near the other guy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowpike Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 The fish we were on. Yesterday have been there for a week now Sent from my VS986 using Lake Erie United Mobile App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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