Niagaraguy

Nice fatties Dwight

Nice big smallie you got there Dwight. I haven't been able too get out on this end of the lake yet, but that pics got me really chomping on the bit. Rob

Charlie I don't fish Dunkirk I'm usually fishing east of that area closer to Buffalo. I haven't been able to get out yet, water temps are just getting into the upper 30's low 40's. Today the winds are crazy here today gale force 50 knots from the south west Erie waves 8 - 12 feet. I booked a weeks vacation May 14 -24(full moon period) full moon 17th.Should be prime conditions by then (I hope). A buddy of mine was out yesterday and they ended the day with 15 smallies acouple over 5lbs. They could not fish the water they wanted too zero visibilty they had too find green water deeper. Hope this helps Rob

I'm just wondering who fish's Erie's east end out of Buffalo/Fort Erie ? Also when do you think we'll be able to get out on the water this spring ? When will the Army Corp's remove the ice boom this spring ? Personally I'm dying to go Smallie fishing right now, but I'm hoping for a late spring. Last year I was out the first week of April which was nice but the water got too warm to fast.By the time the season open on the Ontario side all the shallow fish were gone and I love fishing shallow. :'( Anyway who all fishs this end of Erie ? Here's my rig if you see me out there stop by and say Hi. Rob (Niagaraguy)

Don I use 20LB Power Pro and a 12lb P-Line floro leader of about 7' long. I'm fishing my jerks on a 7' med. fast St.Croix Avid. Thats what I used that week that I was telling you about. Rob

I need to upgrade my electronics this year(bow & dash) and was looking at the Lowrance Elite5 Gold. These are the units that come preloaded with the Navionics Gold cards(not the DSI units). Anyone using these units? I would like to hear any comments good or bad. I will be using these in really clear water most of the time. I'm looking to get the best views of the bottom looking for hard/soft transition areas and fish tight too bottom. Also for suspended bait/fish. I welcome all comments pro or con. Thanks Rob

Check out the lineup of bluegill baits from Koppers Live Target. Grant has cranks,wake bait ,and trap style Bluegills http://livetargetlures.com/index.php

St.Croix Mojo Dropshot great rod in your price range

Thanks guys. Dwight, my dad does dam well for his age, I have pick the days carefully depending on the wind forecasts. If the lake is to rough then we'll fish the river. We usaully just drag tubes or drop shot (his shoulders and elbows wont let throw jerks or traps to long).He got his first drop shot fish last year. Bluebasser86, ya I'm blessed I live in a great fishing area. I'm surrounded by great water 10 minutes north I've got Lake Ontario great Salmon & Trout. 15 minutes east and I'm at the Lower Niagara River it's loaded with trophy sized fish, Bass,Walleye, & Muskies. In the fall the Salmon & Trout (Stealhead,Browns, & Lakers) run up the river from lake Ontario to spawn. The Stealhead and Browns will stay for the winter.30 minutes south I've got Lake Erie/Upper Niagara river and we all know that it's Smallie/Walleye factory. Jigfishn10 we always have a good time. I try to get him out as much as possible. He took me all the time when I was young, now I take him. Rob

Here's some pics from last year Heres a 5+lber from Erie Another Erie fish Here's my 84 year old Dad with a 4+lber from Erie Heres a 9lb 10 oz Lower Niagara Eye Heres a 36" (13-15lbs)Stealhead from the Lower Niagara I hope you enjoyed the pics Rob

Supremes for sure

Don if your willing too buy a New York State fishing licence, you won't have too wait till the end of June to catch some Erie smallies. Let me know and we'll get out for the NY State trophy season in May. Rob

HSD I hit Erie every chance I get. As soon as the ice is gone I'm fishing the NY State waters.I love fishing the shallow water jerkbait/rattletrap fish. Rob

Hey HSD nice too see another Canuck on the board. I'm just south of you in the St.Catharines area. Do ever come down to fish lake Erie? Rob

Thanks Dude I'll take a look at those Rob