BigBrown

Important to know where you are located for starters:smile:

Where to go and what to use ?? Help an ole guy out boys !!!

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Where is the best perch fishing and what bait is best.

The launches are open in NYS. Even last week when Mexico and Pine Grove were blocked off, all launches in Jefferson County were available to use. Sackets included


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Wow, that’s a morning every fisherman dreams about, you guys must have had a ball. That’s what fire drills are made of, thanks for sharing your trip. Also, is it just me or do most of the fish we’re seeing posted look super healthy.


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Same for me yesterday , got out at 6am trolled from stoney creek to lighthouse didn't move a rod, made a run south to southwicks trolled south to a mile south of sandy creek mouth good color there but still not moving rods didn't see any of the other 5 boats move a net down there fishing inside of 20ft, moved out to 45-60' managed a couple lakers on slide divers and spoons down 40-45 or so , had a hard rip on diver down 30 and on a snap weight with # 11 flicker minnow , marks here and there mainly down 30-35' and on bottom, did Mark 2 small bait pods so thats a good sign...

You had a great bud, pretty soon Finn will be tell you where to go, what depth and what to run for colors and speed. Will have to talk about group trip next spring when we get together for annual diver trip.


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Any intel on the barricade status at Mexico or Pine Grove?

Hello everyone! First post here, so be gentle... I fished solo out of Selkirk (Pine Grove) today and went 0-2. Headed south and ran stingers most of the time fished on weighted flat lines in 8-12 ft at 1.8-2.4 mph. I had zero hits. Moved out and fished 20-22 with lead core and had two fish on briefly. Both on uv cadyshack stinger and both in almost exactly the same location. Surface temp was 43-44 in most areas. Water was variably stained out to about 45 ft.
 
I'm by no means a pro when it comes to fishing the big lake and don't have down riggers. I generally fish 2 rods and fish alone, so take this report for what it is. Hope to get back out Saturday, maybe in a different area.
 
Tight Lines,
Setter

5 mph west. Gonna give it a go.




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Little fishies [emoji226] have no idea what’s about to happen !!!![emoji15][emoji6]

Newburgh NY opened today per the recent ruling on marinas & shipyards


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Boat launches without barricades are presumed opened. Chatted with a family member who is State Park Police Officer. If you’re at a boat launch and an officer pulls up, they will talk to you about social distancing, ( hint hint-don’t take a boat load). Be responsible, respectful and don’t be “THAT GUY”. We fishermen and women are a friendly and social gang of people that enjoy our sport, you don’t have the right to give us a bad name or reputation. All trends and numbers are pointing in the right direction. As the saying goes 20% of the people cause 80% of the problems. Don’t be a 20% er !!!!

Yes I get what they’re trying to stop, which is what you’ve outlined there. I understand I’ve been outspokenly against this, but at the same time, as you’ve said, having bots with 3-4 dudes is not super smart. 

Ramps further north are not barricaded, checked out Stony Creek, Henderson, Westcott’s, Sackets and Dexter. All ramps open and saw one trailer at Dexter. Hopefully after the blow we’re going to get over the next few days, nothing will have changed. We all need to show courtesy and patience if someone is using the ramp. Let them get on or off the water, then take your turn. Common sense should be shown at all times. The fish will always be there.


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Trolled all depths from 6’-25’. All fish in skinny water 6-7’. All Browns were small, but very healthy looking. Caught an 8lb. walleye on a chinook diver 12’ back next to the prop wash. All fish caught in 45 degree water between Lakeview and Sandy Pond.

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Have made a few trips to the south shore this month. Some days with great success and others, just happy to have the opportunity to practice social distancing fishermen style.

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