moonfish

New to targeting this fish. My first year as a boat owner. Based on what I have read from internet they school up when water temp in the 50's for winter ? Are they schooling up now or transitioning ? How or where do i locate them ? Prefer advice from local anglers, it's more accurate. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

Went on Genny ystrday morn. Pulled up on a deep hole with fish and was bit off jigging a spoon. My friend caught a 15-20 lb river King trolling a spoons. Still plenty of boats on the river.

Agreed. It's best for bass Pike walleye in shallower water.

No worries. I prefer field & stream. Then again I don't own a charter either & f&s may not meet ALL your boating needs. This store meets my needs. And probably the needs for most outdoorsman in all fields. Besides they have reasonable prices as well, for the most part. Im sure competition may keep basspro/cabelas honest. They will get my money anytime.

I have downscan and it's a basic start. Wish I had sidescan, but my application is different as I primarily cast in much shallower water for bass Pike walleye etc. Although I do occasionally troll for walleye. I have seen many vids including finders with side scan and the ability to see things like humps,channels,ridges,sunken objects and SCHOOLS OR SINGLE fish from another angle seems to be a superior advantage in my opinion. With my downscan fish will show up but I can't tell if they are on my left or right. With sidescan I could. 20-50 ft off makes all the difference in catching fish. When taxes come I will be getting a side scan. I do have hummingbird. I prefer to catch fish and investing in a tool that will help me, when I do have the money, will go a long way for years to come. Hope that helps

I'm interested in the forming of a pro/am tournament. Willing to do ANYTHING to help. Which species ? How do I get involved ?

Don't know much, I'm sure I will learn something though. Is it possible that the drought combined with long hot summer has driven bait fish to other areas of lo & took some of the game fish with them ?

Hey thanks ! I had to search internet to see what they look like...lol. May pick some up and try.

It seems the almanac has more poor days than anything else. I never looked at that before. I occasionally look @ solunar calendar. My season has been fair to good. I fish twice a week and this entire year I had maybe 3 days being skunked. It's my first year w/boat and still learning these bodies of water. It's been a challenge. So my success has come from study, planning, tips. Can't tell you how many times I have a plan going in and the weather or water conditions forces a change in technique. Went to honeyoe lake a few weeks ago and fisshed in pea soup conditions and still caught fish. I personally believe there are always active fish or "neutral" fish that can be turned on through reaction type tactics in any weather condition. It's up to me to 1st find them, put something in front of them they will eat or change the way it is presented, and discover the pattern. To summarize, man made the calendar, the calendar doesn't make the man. We can overcome intangibles through study and experience. There are always active fish somewhere. Some days we just have to work a little harder.

Been a shore fisherman my whole life and got a 12' boat this year. I have never fished for trout or salmon before. So I thought I might try starting by launching on the gennessee in Charlotte and troll heading south towards 104. I have the following but not sure if any of these will work in the river. Spoons, single/double bladed aglia spinners, swimbaits, 4-6" stick or minnow baits, crank baits, rattle traps, grubs. Basically bass/ walleye/Pike tackle. I really don't have a clue what may or may not work. And are single hooks required ? Could you clue me in ? When is the right time ?

You do know that Monroe county water treatment plant over flows during heavy rains directly into iron bay ? Saw it on utube. Had 2 6' ft sewer pipe incased in concrete and water flow was so much it pushed waste and timber right over the top of it. Video displayed condoms needles and garbage. I WOULDNT EAT A THING OUT OF THAT WATER. Maggie Brooks clean water act.