stratosjoe

planning on last fri in april thru next tuesday. First trip last year smoked them. 6.4 was the biggest followed by (2) 6.2's we thought we had died and went to Heaven. Can't wait

I bought and tried a new set of waterproof wintergear from HyCreek this past weekend temps in the 30's with 20-30 mph wind and rain short as it was blew stright side ways....100% warm and dry I just sent them a note telling them how happy I was with the suit. I love to fish in the winter (hot water discharge lakes in Illinois and indiana) as well as Dale hollow in dec-Jan -Feb these bad boys are great

Thanks to all ... My son just took a job in the detroit area and will be relocating from Illinois . So he starts oct 1st I may bring up the boat yet this year but definately will be there 1st week in May. I thought I died and went to smallmouth heaven. First day ever first cast on StClair 5 lb 14 oz.... I weighed, kissed measured, kissed. Sent telephone pic to wife then called her said to get the papers ready , she says what papers I say divorce papers I ain't never coming home ;D after 41 years she says d**n I gotta break in another one..

Had a terrific trip in april/may 3 over 6# 100 fish 2 days what about the fall is it good for bigger fish less quantity? Love the real toads I can fish all day for the big bites or get skunked trying any suggestions on when, lake or detroit river? :D

no detroit smallmouth fishermen oh well maybe try again in sep or oct. I was just gonna put in for time off and start my research early

I want to fish the detroit river in november for big smallmouth. If someone could call me or pm me I have some questions on ramps,weather, hotels and lure choices. Total 100% catch,Photo,Release. My largest so far is 7.2 looking for 8

She is a Toad !!!!!!!!!!!!!!congrats

also most clubs will require you to have a livewell and most smallboats do not have them :'(

I remember fishing a big old stump in our local river for crappie with my dad, sitting for hours as they would move in and out. When my Dad died I had him cremated and I took his ashes, a sixpack of old milwakee beer (his favorite)as well as a casstte tape of the 1812 Overture again his favorite. I played the music drank 3 beers and poured 3 into the river and spread his ashes. I figured I talk to him 15-20 times year every time I went fishing down there. Still miss him 13 years later

You notice they didn't go to Dale Hollow or Center Hill and do that. For that reason alone they need to hang em cause they knew what they were doing.... >

Don't want to hijack the post but my maiden trip last week thurs -sat caught over 80 smallmouth smallest 3.1 with 3 over 6 one was my best of trip 6.4... Most all came on crankbaits strikeking 4-6' od back with cream belly crank hard into coontail (i think) stop wait about a 4-5 count and rip it, hang on ..wow what a fishery

No sight/bed fishing for me! that would be like being yanked while I was well we won't got there.... leavem alone till they move out and rest up a little

3 days fishing 4 sm 1 walleye 6-7 LM 1 crappie (1 carp on a silver buddy caught not snagged) most fish on a green 3" and 4" tube super windy a little rain Beautiful lake but my last trip there too far from home for me too gain any insight. But had a great time thanks for the input. next stop Shafer Lake at Monticello,in mid November

I am toooooo envious. Your wife did a great job

for me the actual fishing is just a part of the trip, granted I love to catchem but to see the sun come up and listen to the countryside wakeup is really special. Having had some surgery for cancer this spring has made every trip wonderful and yes I feel the morning bite is the best for size (just my opinion)

Thanks to both of you for the input. Lipped you are right hopefully the water will cool down a little by then. I really wish they were in deep water don't get me wrong I like catching smallmouth anywhere. But I really like the slow serious concentration of a jig droping off ledges as well as dropping a buddy down a bank watching that line. My wife goes with me sometimes and says Joe if you had paid as much attention in school as you do fishing that jig you would have been the smartest kid in the class instead oh well we won't go there . again thanks maybe as we get closer lipped you wouldn't mind sharing the water temps or any thing else. I am really fired up for this trip...

Thanks for the info what is the water temp?

I'm hitting Brookville lake in eastern Indiana the 1st week in October deep lake pretty clear not sure what the water temps will be they may be shallow feeding b4 the water temp drops. I don't fish a jerkbait much but could this be a possiblility. The lake has an abundance of shad not sure what kind 1-3 inches in length. If they are deep (my preference) I have the tools and hopefully the know how but shallow for smallies is new for me. I am open to suggestions. Been off the fishin scene for a few months Big C this is my first major trip hoping to not smell skunk

Old School 1 Silver buddy 2 1/8 oz -1/4 oz Black with some brown Hairjig preferably bear hair with a black Uncle Josh u2 with 6 lb test 3 silver Buddy I know i listed it twice I luvem :

anyone fish for smallies in the fall on Brookville? I fished it between Christmas and New years Day 2007 caught some pretty deep on blades and Hairjigs. Not sure about late sept/early oct though

anyone know where to get or what type needle he uses

Thanks how about braid versus fluor ? this water is green slightly off color fishing 18'-28' ledges known for big bass I use a feathercast 7'9" heavy action with a quantum burner for my carolina rig will probably stick with that

I love to fish deep water for smallies (Dale) and carolina rigs for lm this weekend I want to try deep water heavy jigs any suggestions size /color/rattle/line /etc thanks

I have terrible luck pitchin a 1/4 oz jig + a trailer on 20 # test (line memory) has anyone used 14# line with little memory if so what brand (no Fluorcarbon too $)

Quantum made a gold colored 3.81 to 1 reel in 1984 ( i have a few ) great for deep divin cranks as well as I like them for carolina rigs. I have a tendancy to fish tooooo fast that cures that problem. For jerk baits I want like Warrior a fast retrieve to keep caught up with the fish...