Saugeye Lesson

The Old Man is learning.  Friday morning in just two hours he put on a clinic, bringing home six saugeye weighing in at just over 21lbs.  Now that's an awesome catch!  How did he do it?  He listened to me by fishing slow!!!  He said there were five other fisherman close by and nobody else was catching, they were all casting and cranking straight in.  Now of course just one day later I go out and had six 15" fish in an hour and a half, not the big fish like Dad, just nice eaters. Today's bite was a little different though.  I was still fishing slow, but I had to jig a bit more and the fish all hit on the stop.

March Fishing Trip

Being such a nice sunny day today who can resist a little time outdoors. I made two short trips down to the creek to make some casts for one of the best tasting fish that swims, Saugeye. First trip was just over 2 hours and yielded 3 fish: 2 around 14 inches and 1 nice 4 pounder. 2nd trip I had another 14 incher on about the 5th cast. 1/16 ounce jigs with white tails seems to be working even in the muddy water. Color and size is not the key though, you have to fish slow!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Most folks up and down the bank, cast and reel.  I work the jig with the rod & reel down just to take up the slack. Get out there and give it a try.