A stiffer composite rod can help set the hook. Remember also super lines and braids such as Berkley Fireline , Spider Wire and Maxima Treazure are thin in diameter, as well as being tough and durable.One prolonged cold snap and the yellows begin to congregate and the fishing action heats up.A dependable boat, a quality fishfinder, a trusty anchor, a long rope, a bucket of lively minnows, the Poor Man’s Fishing rig and you are guaranteed the best perch’n imaginable. A second version is to pull the anchor of the boat along the bottom. Powered by Enough of the picture taking, a couple of quick pics of angler and quarry and the camera was stowed away and my own rod was put into action. If you live in the Upper Midwest, one of the most sought after fish is the yellow perch, also known as Ringed Perch, Lake Perch, or Raccoon Perch. Good to limit catches. Thanks 04-10-2016, ... By Buckeye Bob in forum Western Lake Erie Fishing REPORTS Replies: 11 Last Post: 08-02-2017, 03:34 PM. The egg sinker will sit on the bottom, and the bait will be presented in the strike zone. Good electronics will also make this task easier. Catching panfish on first ice is not rocket science.
A minor repositioning of a boat on a favorite location may just be enough to make your day successful.These fish are naturally very curious. By Moldman in forum Western Lake Erie Fishing REPORTS
By Moldman in forum Western Lake Erie Fishing REPORTS
You can then fish the rut which has been created. Skipper 9 Rigs. I prefer a Kahle offset hook while fishing perch as it has a higher hook-up percentage than a standard hook. Same rig, same bait and same results. The skin glows as well as the head. On the Canadian side of Lake Erie there is a very liberal day limit. Less stretch means it is much easier to detect the softest of bites. Just cut it into 2 pieces and tie a snap at each end . The majority of the lake’s perch fishing takes place over 30 to 60 feet of water.These new lines eliminate the stretch factor that often comes with monofilament. As soon as the sinker hit bottom, one crank of the rod handle and I could feel a pair of struggling perch fighting against the pull to the surface.If perch aren’t Lake Erie’s favorite game fish and if Lake Erie isn’t home to the best perch fishing anywhere on the continentOn the Canadian side of Lake Erie there is a very liberal day limit.The possession limit is set at a one-day possession as well. Fishing from the Boat.
In less than three hours Doug and myself had our limit of 100 deep-bellied yellows and that also included sorting and releasing a few little guys that were allowed to swim another day.As I’ve already noted, Lake Erie is a perch fisherman’s paradise. We are lucky to have some of the best fisheries in the country in our backyard including all of the Great Lakes, Devil’s Lake, Mille Lacs and Lake Winnebago. By Moldman in forum Western Lake Erie Fishing REPORTS
When an opportunity arose to purchase the Edward John, he went into the perch fishing charter business with his family. The upper snelled hook should be positioned so that this hook in the drop position is approximately 4 to 10 inches above the lower hook and snell to prevent tanglingSome may question the idea of tying the bottom snell directly to the sinker, but trust me it’s true! Bluegills,...The Lost Perch of Erie's Central Basin “For the past...Back before everything changed... Before the Michigan Department of Natural...Ask most folks what’s the first fish you have ever...