Recent rain has brought the creeks up to good levels. Additional steelhead
have moved into the already crowded streams and action should be fantastic
over the next few weeks if the ice holds off. Local forecasts indicate more
precipitation over the next week or so.For our Ohio friends....Conneaut Creek is holding steelhead near the P and C
Dock Company as well as in the Harbor itself. Shore anglers are doing well
off the West break walls, both on the inner and outer walls out to the light
house. Cleos in chartreuse and silver, 3/8 oz. to 1/2 oz. will land them. Perch are in 62 to 64 feet of water along the Pennsylvania and Ohio line. In
Ohio, 30 fish limits have been caught in less then and hour. Pennsylvania
anglers have been consistently limiting out with their 20 as well. Emerald
shiners, the bait of choice, have been readily available at local bait shops.
Remember that all anglers must carry the appropriate fishing license. The
PA/OH Line is 80:31:10 Extreme caution should be exercised when boating the Lake this time of year.
Weather and wave conditions can change dramatically in a short time. Wind
and weather should be carefully checked before boating. Colder water
temperatures dictates that PFD's always be worn. The 2001 Pennsylvania fishing licenses may be displayed & used as early as
December 1, 2000.
With the holiday season fast approaching, fishing licenses make wonderful
gifts to introduce that special friend or family member to fishing. Many trophy fish have been caught with the large runs this year. Often we
are asked how to care for the catch to before taking it to the
taxidermist..... 1) Carry a dark colored trash bag to cover your catch. Outdoor light will
quickly
discolor the fish. 2) A few streamside close up pictures of your trophy can help your
taxidermist achieve a more precise and natural looking mount. 3) Carry a small container of Borax in a zip lock bag and sprinkle on the
fish before
placing it in the bag. This helps to set the color of the fish and will
allow the
taxidermist to use a minimal amount of paint making the mount more
natural. 4) If you cannot get to the taxidermist immediately, do not clean or gut the
fish.
Instead, place it intact in the freezer until it can be transported.
Gently place
each fin between 2 pieces of cardboard to protect them from damage.
Wrap the
fish in a damp towel and then wrap in plastic before freezing. Officer Bowser's recovery continues to amaze his friends and fellow officers.
His speedy return will be appreciated by all. Officer Bowser has returned
home and can receive email as usual at Jwb014@aol.com Randy Leighton
Deputy Water Conservation Officer,
PA. Fish and Boat Commission
Western Erie County
Rglerie@aol.com
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