DWCO Weekly Fishing Report 1/23/01: , Erie, PA
Fishing Report Posted: January 23, 201

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Posted by DWCO Randy Leighton on January 23, 201 at 19:48:48:

Where are they and how do I catch them?
Presque Isle Bay is still producing good catches of perch and panfish.
If you talk to 10 different people fishing Presque Isle Bay right now, 5
will be walking off the ice with their limit and 5 will be wondering why they
caught nothing. We are often asked how and where are they getting them.
Those that have done well more often than not, have just stuck to the basics
of fishing.

1) Find the fish. If you do not have a locater (a portable locater can be
invaluable)
, go where the other guys are. If you have not hooked anything within a
half hour
or so...its time to move to another spot.

2) Noise scares fish, always has...always will. The initial noise of an
auger or
"setting up the hut" may initially scare the fish away..but curiosity
and good
bait will bring them back. From there on give them the silent treatment.

3) Keep the bait fresh. If using live shiners....keep them alive and lively
as much as
possible.

4) Use as light weight of line as possible..in most cases, 2 lb. is plenty
for panfish.

5) Keep the guides or eyes on your rod free of ice to minimize line wear. A
thin
smear of petroleum jelly each guide will often do the trick.

6) Fish metabolism slows dramatically in frigid water (yours would too).
This means
using the smallest of lures and very slow presentations. Use very
short, slow
jigging strokes and long pauses in between.

7) Fish most often strike between jigging strokes and very often the strike
is quite
subtle. Paying close attention will produce more fish.

8) Bottled fish attractants can be helpful on artificial baits.

9) If your minnow supply gets low, fish eyes from your catch make excellent
bait.

10) Keep your bait near the bottom.

Caution:
A tugboat was scheduled to enter the channel and remove a barge at the Erie
Sand a Gravel dock area this week. It is unclear as to specifically when
this will occur. Wednesday or Thursday was the last word. As such, caution
should be used and watching the channel occasionally would be wise. Vessels
of this size can affect ice stability all across the entire bay.

Even with all the winter activity on the Bay there is still plenty of room
for all to enjoy the ice and coopertation has been good. Those using ATVs,
ice boaters, and wind skiers on the Presque Isle Bay are asked to use
courtesy around anglers and keep a safe distance. Wear your PFD or float
jacket, and use care and caution at all times...Thank you

Randy Leighton
Deputy Water Conservation Officer,
PA. Fish and Boat Commission
West Erie County
Rglerie@aol.com




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