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WCO Joe Russell Pymatuning Lake - the south end of the lake is still seeing a lot of boat
traffic but the fish seemed to be slow today. That could be to because we
have had really great weather for the last week or so and they seem to bite
better with foul weather. Some fishermen are still having luck fishing from
the shore and a few brave souls donned waders and waded last night( not sure
how they did though, I didn't want to call them in just to ask.) Live bait
from shore seems to be the ticket and if you are in a boat, jigging with a
sonar seems to be the most productive. Remember to get your bait before you
get here as Richter's bait shop is still not open (they are rebuilding right
now though.) Conneaut Lake - pressure here has still been really slow, however the boats I
have checked have told me they are still picking up northerns, bass and a
few crappies. One good thing also is the BOWFINS have slowed down and are
not being caught as much. This lake is still an excellent choice if you want
to avoid the crowds at the ramps. Live bait seems to be working the best
but stick baits and jigs are having some success as well. Ice season is coming soon, last year after I first got here we had 2 people
go through the ice and one fatality, two days before Christmas. There is no
fish in the world worth your life. Don't chance it and wear a life jacket or
float coat. Last year I had people laying ladders out on the ice because it
was so thin and some individuals even went so far as to strap 2x4 lumber to
their feet just to spread their weight out. Please stay off the ice if there
is any question of how thick it is or how good the condition of it is.
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