Kevin J Legg

All part of the learning curve Trapper. Keep trying those heavy bottom bouncers and you'll get the hang of it.

In the past 3 week I've received about 9 personal messages inquiring about catching walleyes on the river. I certainly don't mind sharing information and enjoy the new contacts. Hopefully I've been able to give some helpful advice. I believe over the last few years I have posted a great deal about what works for me. However, I'm not certain that most people understand how difficult my methods of trolling in current and in the dark actually are. It's taken me several year and many hours to find methods that are effective for me. I honestly believe there is a thriving population of walleyes from Cape Vincent to Massena. I believe that If I were to explored new regions I could be successful within a few nights. That said, even when I take people out at night I tend to hook the majority of the fish. You really have to put in the time to get the feel of both the boat handling and presentation techniques. There really are no secret hot spots or methods. As the add says Just Do It. I hope to continue to share information and answer pms. I'll also generally give you my cell number if you want to chat. But remember there's really nothing better than experience.

This time of year lakers will be deep 60-70 fow. Guys catch them fishing bait on the bottom and using jigging spoons. Also might try plastic flukes on 3/4 to 1 oz jig. Not sure about landlocks. Good luck.

It's interesting to hear various opinions on what is an effective presentation. I've done better since I switched to wire on my dipsey rods. As most people know some days they mostly come off riggers, some days dipsys, some days lead core, and some days copper. That's what keeps the game interesting. It's also what keeps us all spending money on gear!

I have a friend that charters that area and said the king fishing has been quite slow.

I think you'll have difficulty maintaining contact with bottom trolling into current with 1-2 ouncers but they will work drifting with the current with worm harness but gobbies may drive you nuts.. Deep diving cranks will work into the current either off long lines or riggers. I catch many on stick baits but you need extremely heavy bottom bouncers or riggers to fish them effectively.

I've fished most of them. Millsite has some great bass, and pike and also has nice lake trout. There use to be a good population of cisco but someone put smelt in and now they are the primary forage. I've personally caught smallmouths over 21" and even larger largemouths. I've caught lakers over 13 lbs. and have heard of some very large pike. Due to the smelt population many fish may be deeper than you'd normal target them. All the Indian river lakes are good and the 10 hp limit at most state launches limits large boat access.

Very cool. I live about 10 miles from Red but haven/t fished it in a few years as I'm usually fishing the big lake or St Lawrence. I may have to give it a shot sometime.

I get plenty between Fishers Landing and Alex Bay

Personally have never heard of catching them in LOTI. Most of the ones I catch are where there is good current in the main river.. LOTI is better to target panfish,largemouths and pike.

I've made many posts on walleye fishing the river.

Sometimes there's a 10:00 + 2:00 bite. I caught one at 12:15 the other day. Can't catch them unless you're fishing, just like you can't kill a buck from the couch.

Great story. Thanks for sharing. I've jigged them in the Finger Lakes but I think it's time for me to try Lake O as it's a fun way to fish and that's what it's all about.

I donated a half day walleye trip for a fund raising auction to support a cancer patient. It was a slow morning but we scratched out 5 bass and a walleye and it was a beautiful cool morning on the river. we had a fish cut off at leader, another straighten a snap swivel and I lost another one after a couple throbs.. Not sure what that was about but it might have been a good morning if not for some errors. The river seems to be in a bit of transition after the full moon. Hoping things pick up soon.