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Post by z on Feb 17, 2019 14:41:34 GMT -5
When do we start ?? Expecting great season, can't wait to get out  |
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Post by icemole on Feb 17, 2019 18:00:49 GMT -5
I was going to try for some crappies along "73" yesterday .... but it's still frozen ! It was open farther down closer to the dam breast. Didn't drive around back.
Looking for new waders I want to try breathables instead of the neoprenes... just haven't found any I like that will fit... I'm short and don't need a 36" inseam.
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Post by cvllebanger on Mar 14, 2019 7:57:31 GMT -5
Mr icemole question for you friend of mine looking to get his 2 boys out fishing Saturday. I think they 10&12 not much fishing experience on their part and dad is basically a bottom fishing high low rig catfish fisherman. Think here is a good place to try? Only places I know to fish at this time of year you either throwing jigs for crappie or throwing jigs for perch
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Post by cvllebanger on Mar 14, 2019 7:58:24 GMT -5
Oh they live in Pottstown that's why I thought of here
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Post by PottstownPatriot on Mar 15, 2019 17:27:46 GMT -5
If you don’t care what you catch Sanatoga Lake and Pruss Hill Dam are both closer and decent to fish.
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Post by cvllebanger on Mar 15, 2019 19:44:26 GMT -5
I just looked up Pruss Hill Dam. Think I will try that next time I'm in town
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Post by icemole on Mar 16, 2019 10:17:49 GMT -5
Yeah I'd look for something closer to home - small ponds, any of the old canal along the river have water in it ? even Hopewell(nice pier). Ontelaunee if they hit the RR tracks at Peters area might hook up on panfish or maybe a bass - but not sure on weeds growth right now. The other choice would be along 73(222side) from the little "feedmill" cove to "crappie" cove about half way to the parking lot. Depending on the kids may not be a good choice - steep rip-rap or cliffs into deeper water. Another option if he has his trout stamp is to go to Deep Creek dam over near Green Lane for the Youth Day www.fishandboat.com/Fish/FishingRegulations/Pages/MentoredYouthProgram.aspx . |
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Post by cvllebanger on Mar 16, 2019 10:37:04 GMT -5
Thanks for the advice he said kids wanted to catch catfish I think he took them to the river somewhere. I'm definitely glad I posted this can't to try Pruss Hill Dam
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Post by z on Mar 28, 2019 18:10:41 GMT -5
Thinking about making that long drive saturday, icemole talk to me  |
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Post by icemole on Mar 29, 2019 18:18:43 GMT -5
If you're wading Peters it might be OK. The main lake is taking forever to clear-up from that rain 2 Thursdays ago. So....I've been waiting to hit along 73 for crappies!
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Post by z on Mar 30, 2019 9:39:55 GMT -5
Thanx, that's my plan.
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Post by z on Mar 30, 2019 19:38:51 GMT -5
Water high and cold but clear for most part,many hits but only managed 2 nice fat bass in 2-3lb range( most likely becouse of new hooks I tried  )Wind made it tougher to cast and feel,few people in the water but I didn't see them catch too much, Will get them next time |
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Post by icemole on Apr 1, 2019 12:53:41 GMT -5
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Post by z on Apr 1, 2019 17:52:33 GMT -5
Thank's for the reply icmole,I think my problem wasn't that hooks were not sharp enough,since I have been using gamakatsu hooks for years and they are very sharp out the package, but the selection of hook and size, I used 4/0 offset hook that was different configuration than I normally use,( too mutch metal exposed makes them spit it out??? ) so I'm going back to my old style which never failed me,also size matters a lot since most of the bites were very light. Good luck and keep us updated. Z |
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Post by z on May 21, 2019 18:21:17 GMT -5
How is the lake looking? Water high? any action?
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)Wind made it tougher to cast and feel,few people in the water but I didn't see them catch too much, Will get them next time