ITS A FISHAL 17 Posted July 7, 2018 Ok, the bite came to a screaming halt for us. This past 2 weeks was some of the best fishing ive seen in many many moons. On average 20 to 25 caught and released every 4 hour trip. 23lb being our biggest, with low teens being average. TODAY?? 1 for 3 in 5 hours. Worked from 100 to 280 and everywhere in between. Almost zero marks. Warm water west all the way out to 180. Found cooler waters east of port. A serious temp break. Went from 59 degrees at 75 down to 47 at 70 down. Break was at the west edge of the ibay trench. I won't say they went out deep. My experience is they went to the bottom. But still hanging out in 140 to 180. With the hot week we had, brought on a massive hatching of the dreadful fleas. Very little cotton wood left. Worst I've seen in many moons as well. Even rigger cables coating up, Rare. 30lb doesn't help much. My guess is, the rapid increase in lake temp is responsible. Possible happy note, is they will be gone quicker than normal. MORE REPORTS. I for one have been slacking on reports. I guess its starts with the person in the mirror. I will report more frequently. Many have moved to private Facebook groups. I ask to all who read lou, please post and share more often. I will continue posting and visiting other columns on lou. I ask everyone to try and do the same. Let's get communications back online. Thanks. As for tomorrow i will try again. I'm actually thinking about a 300 plus run tomorrow. I will post all findings. If i don't hit the kings i will switch to a steely program. Happy Fishing all. See you out there. Sent from my SM-G955U using Lake Ontario United mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ontherise 75 Posted July 7, 2018 I had the exact experience except I didn't stick it as long! Thinking of heading to DEEP water tomorrow. I actually stripped my reels because the fleas were so bad they wouldn't come off.Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kayaker919 5 Posted July 7, 2018 I had an almost identical morning out of I-bay. 2 for 4, a skippy and a high teen king. I trolled 90fow to 400fow, fish caught and lost all in less than 200fow. The thermal break you mention extended east of the bay, I almost questioned my probe, as you said it was significant. I worked it for while with no success. Overall, marks were few and far between, and most were small…a few streakers/followers. Bait was scarce, but I did find two large pods in 400fow, but no hooks or marks around them. I spent a fair amount of time working the area without a hit or seeing more than one hook and it was 150ft down. Nothing really worked on the fleas, even frequent cleaning of lines. That “super flea” attaches harder the more you work it, even on 50lb mono….I ended up trimming line to keep fishing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baitballin86 28 Posted July 7, 2018 Thanks for your report always helpful and yes let's share more often. I really try to post my reports even if I do bad. I wouldn't be the fisherman I am today if it wasn't for the LOU!Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile app 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie P 29 Posted July 7, 2018 (edited) Fished I fished out of the oak today. Blow yesterday really warmed the inside. Went 4 for 8 150 - 170. Trolled out 350 didn't move a rod. Spoon bite bite for us. Nbk and wonder bread uv did best. Every 10-15 minutes flea detail really sucks. Lost a mid 20's fish thanks to the fleas. Edited July 7, 2018 by Charlie P Change Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ITS A FISHAL 17 Posted July 7, 2018 I had the exact experience except I didn't stick it as long! Thinking of heading to DEEP water tomorrow. I actually stripped my reels because the fleas were so bad they wouldn't come off.Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario UnitedDeep is my next run. I guess we can't complain. Great fishing up till yesterday and today. See u on the 25 line.Sent from my SM-G955U using Lake Ontario United mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ITS A FISHAL 17 Posted July 7, 2018 I had an almost identical morning out of I-bay. 2 for 4, a skippy and a high teen king. I trolled 90fow to 400fow, fish caught and lost all in less than 200fow. The thermal break you mention extended east of the bay, I almost questioned my probe, as you said it was significant. I worked it for while with no success. Overall, marks were few and far between, and most were small…a few streakers/followers. Bait was scarce, but I did find two large pods in 400fow, but no hooks or marks around them. I spent a fair amount of time working the area without a hit or seeing more than one hook and it was 150ft down. Nothing really worked on the fleas, even frequent cleaning of lines. That “super flea” attaches harder the more you work it, even on 50lb mono….I ended up trimming line to keep fishing.Seems to be the same report from many. Better days ahead. I'm sure ill find them tomorrow. Happy fishing, thanks for sharing.Sent from my SM-G955U using Lake Ontario United mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ITS A FISHAL 17 Posted July 7, 2018 Thanks for your report always helpful and yes let's share more often. I really try to post my reports even if I do bad. I wouldn't be the fisherman I am today if it wasn't for the LOU!Sent from my SM-G930V using Lake Ontario United mobile appYes this site has helped many. Life is to short for quit secrets. Sharing is giving. Happy Fishing.Sent from my SM-G955U using Lake Ontario United mobile app 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ITS A FISHAL 17 Posted July 7, 2018 Fished I fished out of the oak today. Blow yesterday really warmed the inside. Went 4 for 8 150 - 170. Trolled out 350 didn't move a rod. Spoon bite bite for us. Nbk and wonder bread uv did best. Every 10-15 minutes flea detail really sucks. Lost a mid 20's fish thanks to the fleas.We are man, we will conquer and overcome. Ugh, oh how i hate them. Sent from my SM-G955U using Lake Ontario United mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
britty 2 Posted July 8, 2018 Fished east of I-bay nothing inside ran out to 400 went 5 for 8 in 2 hrs orange lures and meat on 300 copper fish caught between 40 and 90 kings and steelhead Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ITS A FISHAL 17 Posted July 8, 2018 Fished east of I-bay nothing inside ran out to 400 went 5 for 8 in 2 hrs orange lures and meat on 300 copper fish caught between 40 and 90 kings and steelhead Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario UnitedThanks for sharing, the bite will only get better out there. I'll be testing waters tomorrow.Sent from my SM-G955U using Lake Ontario United mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spike_Marx 7 Posted July 8, 2018 We went out of IBay as well. Went 1 for 1 (a 17lb king) off a Chinook Diver/with a chartreuse and white spoon in 200 fow. Fleas piled on both 40 and 50 lb. mono. Tough fishing today. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bill 1 Posted July 8, 2018 Fished tonight out of Sandy. Had the first king on before I could set my first wire. About a 20lb king on 70ft rigger. Got the spread out and managed another king around 10# on wire spinny. 7 lb brown 10 color and a few skippies to finish off the nite. Had to cut off all my rigger rod leaders because of fleas. Nothing like last Saturdays Rochester tournament. 70-150fow Pretty god screen in 120. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ITS A FISHAL 17 Posted July 8, 2018 lets go fishing!!!Sent from my SM-G955U using Lake Ontario United mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kayaker919 5 Posted July 8, 2018 100-170 blank screen....except I think I am marking fleas!? 50 degrees down about 70.Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Lake Ontario United mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ITS A FISHAL 17 Posted July 8, 2018 100-170 blank screen....except I think I am marking fleas!? 50 degrees down about 70.Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Lake Ontario United mobile appFish on!!Sent from my SM-G955U using Lake Ontario United mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kayaker919 5 Posted July 8, 2018 How deep are you?Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Lake Ontario United mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ITS A FISHAL 17 Posted July 8, 2018 I started at 240, sitting at 300 now. 46 degrees down 75. Few marks. Spoon bite to start off.Sent from my SM-G955U using Lake Ontario United mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kayaker919 5 Posted July 8, 2018 Thanks, i am at 300 also...marking a few,Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Lake Ontario United mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ITS A FISHAL 17 Posted July 8, 2018 Bad reception, but 6 for 7 so far.Sent from my SM-G955U using Lake Ontario United mobile app 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ITS A FISHAL 17 Posted July 8, 2018 Sent from my SM-G955U using Lake Ontario United mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ITS A FISHAL 17 Posted July 8, 2018 Sent from my SM-G955U using Lake Ontario United mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kayaker919 5 Posted July 8, 2018 Only 1 2yr old in 450fow...Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Lake Ontario United mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ITS A FISHAL 17 Posted July 8, 2018 Only 1 2yr old in 450fow...Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using Lake Ontario United mobile app360 to 400 seems to be the zone for us.Sent from my SM-G955U using Lake Ontario United mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ITS A FISHAL 17 Posted July 8, 2018 15lberSent from my SM-G955U using Lake Ontario United mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites