We fished out of the Catt yesterday afternoon. Managed to get 3 and lost a good one. Marks were pretty good in 62 to 65 fow. Got the ones that would bite on harnesses.
Some of my best days on Erie have been "rod-in-hand" drifting bottom bouncers and crawler harnesses. Need enough wind to do it... usually 1-2 foot waves.
Great pictures. Impressive bows.
I did get out there Tuesday evening but mainly a recreational boat ride with family. Pulled 2 leadcore lines with spoons for an hour with no hits. No fleas at all!
Went out of the Catt. Caught 5 eyes, 1 short. 1 yellow perch and a bunch of silver bass. Trolling harnesses on leadcore. Wind was out of northeast and waves were bigger than the forecast. Nice evening and sunset.
Great job Mikeyman. Beautiful rainbow! How were the fleas? I was there Monday thru Wednesday and they were so heavy I switched to perch fishing because in no time my line and lures were all fouled up with them.
On page 26 of latest New York Outdoor News newspaper (September 9th issue) is the "fishing and hunting report". Read the "eastern basin" report for some recent info on this area. Good luck.
Congratulations on some excellent fish. Looks like a memorable outing in many ways.
I was out there last night for a couple hours... more of a casual boat ride... one laker, couldn't find a bow.
Nice limits guys! I got out only once last Saturday afternoon and evening. We were jigging and couldn't trigger any hits. Wanted to troll but it didn't fit in the plans.