12-09-2012, 03:39 PM
One of my fishnbuds pulled a nice Eye across from the rock over the summer. Wasn't sure what it was and tossed it back. I've heard that story from a couple anglers - guess the teeth scare them. (don't realize how flaky the filets doth be!)
I won't go into details - but the same spot - near the pumphouse - has a fresh flow - and I've seen schools of bitties before, but the last time I hit high water it was sunfish, gills, bass babies, and crappie. Fun little mix. Was surprised to see swarms of a whole different school. Guess they take turns?
I just figure there must be some well fed bigger fish sitting just outside the minnow schools...
Thanks Pat. I was afraid that's what they might be. Why are they so uptight about shad? Doubt they make it upstream from the dam, but maybe I don't know... interesting - they smell much like the fatheads do - very "fragrant" fish.
I didn't find the schools of bass or frisky cats I'd hoped for. Water's up, but I've seen it higher. Sure was windy and cold at least.
Sad to see the gate closed at camp Fife - with a no trespassing sign SPECIFICALLY saying "No Fishing Access". Shoot - who screwed that up for us?
Heard they had vandals out cutting wire - even live wire - guess to get the $$ for recycling to supply their habits. Whew - takes all kinds!
If I do renew for ID next year - I'll have to be sure to get up there EARLY for some spring action! Late summer turned into a dried up shrivelled up mucky mess up there! But - I had some fun fishn all the same.
I won't go into details - but the same spot - near the pumphouse - has a fresh flow - and I've seen schools of bitties before, but the last time I hit high water it was sunfish, gills, bass babies, and crappie. Fun little mix. Was surprised to see swarms of a whole different school. Guess they take turns?
I just figure there must be some well fed bigger fish sitting just outside the minnow schools...
Thanks Pat. I was afraid that's what they might be. Why are they so uptight about shad? Doubt they make it upstream from the dam, but maybe I don't know... interesting - they smell much like the fatheads do - very "fragrant" fish.
I didn't find the schools of bass or frisky cats I'd hoped for. Water's up, but I've seen it higher. Sure was windy and cold at least.
Sad to see the gate closed at camp Fife - with a no trespassing sign SPECIFICALLY saying "No Fishing Access". Shoot - who screwed that up for us?
Heard they had vandals out cutting wire - even live wire - guess to get the $$ for recycling to supply their habits. Whew - takes all kinds!
If I do renew for ID next year - I'll have to be sure to get up there EARLY for some spring action! Late summer turned into a dried up shrivelled up mucky mess up there! But - I had some fun fishn all the same.