Did Some Exploring..... 10/3
 

Had some free time on thurs so I went out with my buddy to check out some new areas. First spot was a public launch I hadn't been to before. Couple dpw guys were there removing tires from the river. :) The stretch was semi low and super clear. Picked up a few dink bass then hooked a nice Larry, 2-3#. Few casts later my buddy got a good smallie that came out from a pile of tires, lol.

Later that day we launched another new area with muddy banks and somewhat stained. Half hour in I hooked a nice low 30s pike. Few casts later I hooked what I thought was another pike but turned out to be my first river pickerel. :D Looked to be mid to high 20s and thick. Unfortunately my buddy was slow with the net and he came unbuttoned. Topped it off with a few more small pike and a beast perch.

All in all a good day and always nice to find some new spots............

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Re: Did Some Exploring..... 10/3
 

Nice mixed bag G-DIZZLE!!!! Weird the difference in water clarity from one stretch to the next. Good catch!!!!

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Damn that water looks GREEN.......Nice way to find some new spots and some fish as a bonus....

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Looks like an awesome day.

I've noticed the Yellow Perch in the river are really big and healthy. Last month, I caught my personal best 12-inch perch at the bridges.

It must be all that forage. With the low water, I'm seeing a lot of minnows in the water.




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Re: Did Some Exploring..... 10/3
 

Nice man, gotta stay one step ahead of these guys when it comes to fishing the river! Exploration is always a good thing!