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Post by basskiker on Jun 7, 2012 7:28:36 GMT -5
Fishing Hopewell this Saturday I have never fished there anyone have any suggestions please
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Post by tomm on Jun 7, 2012 12:38:07 GMT -5
Hopewell is pretty much a sandy bowl. There are weeds/grass on the ramp end of the lake that can produce. There is a nice dropoff along the mouth of the last cove on the left near the dam. I haven't been there in a few years but there used to be a beaver hut on the left down by the dam. Good luck.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2012 14:32:51 GMT -5
You just have to put a lot of time into the lake. I have spent MANY, MANY hours down there fishing and honestly; not ready to reveal its secrets. What you need is a cheap depth finder and some polorized glasses and some search baits; plus time on the water and you can find this lakes secrets. I have fished this lake very hard for several years now; I got a little bit of help but I figured out most of it on my own. This lake does hold a nice population of small bass; but theres some real nice ones in there as well. Please dont be offended by my post; it took me over 100 trips down there to really know the lake the way I do and I would hate to reveal all when I put in the time to learn it for myself.
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Post by guest421 on Jun 8, 2012 7:00:49 GMT -5
So frogman, you got help to learn the lake, took the time to type all that up and offered nothing. Nice!
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Post by backpain on Jun 8, 2012 12:26:24 GMT -5
Guest421 No offense but doesn't mean much coming from someone who wouldn't even take the time to register and be a part of the community. Just a thought.
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Post by ericwhy on Jun 8, 2012 14:19:24 GMT -5
I think Frogman has given plenty. As my great grand dad used to say (meaning, I just made this up on the spot), "Show a man a fishing spot and he'll fish in one spot. Teach a man how to find a fishing spot and he will fish in a lake."
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Post by guest421 on Jun 11, 2012 6:15:14 GMT -5
I think Frogman has given plenty. As my great grand dad used to say (meaning, I just made this up on the spot), "Show a man a fishing spot and he'll fish in one spot. Teach a man how to find a fishing spot and he will fish in a lake." I beg to differ. He said get a depth finder and polarized sun glasses.... Not help at all if you ask me. Another reply told of a dropoff and beaver dam. That's help IMHO. |
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Post by fish4ever39 on Jun 11, 2012 10:17:20 GMT -5
get yourself some gulp minnows smelt color and go catch some fish!! frogman has every right to keep his secrets like he said the best way to learn a lake is fish it fish it fish it fish it!!!!!!!!!!! good luck
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2012 16:37:33 GMT -5
WOW; looks like I got alot of mixed reactions over my post. Again; not trying to offend anyone; I just thought it appropriate to say that you just need to go down there and figure the lake out yourself. I mentioned I had a little help; what I meant was......use this forum! It dates back several years.....research it. I have ready every single post and comment on Struble Lake; Marsh Creek and Hopewell Lake. There's alot of wisdom in the years past. When I start out on a new lake the name of the game is research. I was at Hopwell this weekend; caught 15 Bass. The action was a little slow and the usual spots werent producing; but from all of my research I still found them. All I will say is that they were all caught in deep water by Hopewell standards. So; if you want info on the lake use the gift of this forum to its fullest. I did my research and it pays off just about every time. See the pic up top on the right; that's mine. Was it luck I caught this fish; maybe so because it was so big; but when I saw her I knew what to do. And I have Gordon's and this page to thank. I caught her in a pond; but that doesn't mean I didn't learn how in the body of this Forum. There are many wise fisherman on this forum who post alot of information. So again; use the knowledge of the past. I tend to not reveal too much info on here because I have worked hard for what I know; but in my opinion some people post a little too much info. But in the end I am greatful that they did!
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Post by backpain on Jun 11, 2012 23:41:40 GMT -5
Frogman, that is one reason I almost wish some of these forums were members only. I personally never want to share a whole lot because at any given time 20 guests will be lurking. If someone won't be a part of the community why should I show my hand?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2012 10:07:59 GMT -5
backpain; I agree 100%........ I wish there were a way for this forum to be Members Only. Yeah; I dont reveal a whole lot of info on here; but if I run into someone down at the lakes I am more than willing to take the time to chat. I have run into several people from this forum down at some of the lakes and had some great conversations. In that situation I will ask advice but I also offer it in return. You folks know who you are and I appreciate the multiple conversations we have had.
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Post by backpain on Jun 12, 2012 12:24:57 GMT -5
I have had several members help me out a ton in PM about different places. I am taking a few teens out camping at French Creek. If you see my old fisher out there with a 79' Chrysler on the back trying to figure out Hopewell give me a holler!
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Post by basskiker on Jun 12, 2012 14:13:02 GMT -5
Thank's for the responces I did not take anything personally I would not give up my " secrets " if I had any lol I wound up going to DOD ponds in NJ had a banner day there I am thinking of hitting MC or Hopewell this weekend once again thanks guys....
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