Great Sacandaga 2021

[iceman260]

Week ends are always busy, us retired guys have it made.

[piscesman]

I have no choice right now but to go up on weekends. Still working full time. Will be 100% retired June 1st of next year. I usually go out early am and usually only fishermen out. That day, the 4th, we arrived after 9:00 am because the weather was crappy and we stayed home on the weekend. Had to pick up stuff for vacation next weekend. While there I decided to at least wet the line. I will be fishing from a kayak at Cayuga but was given some pointers where to go. Up at that end water is a maximin of 12'. Many spots 5' - 6'. Only after pannies and perch........
      Kim

[myemmy]

Hey sacandaga fishers where’s Stewart lake

[hunts2long]

You may be referring to Stewart's Reservoir which lies between the Conklingville Dam and the Hudson....h2l

[myemmy]

Yes ,that’s it, is it private, boat launch fishes, thanks H2l

[piscesman]

myemmy, If you are on Northshore Road and go up to and past the lookout and down the hill the 2nd right, the one after the locked gate there is a day use place that a car top boat or kayak can be launched.........
      Kim

[beerbellybob106]

Went out last night, picked one up downrigging a Rapala, then Switched over to harnesses as the sun started going down. Picked up 6 more keepers and a few throwbacks. Tried leeches for the first time they worked well and our 3 biggest fish came on a leech

[hunts2long]

BBB, sounds like a good evening on the water. I have fished leeches for years, they always worked well....h2l

[filetandrelease]

 Well done BBB

[iceman260]

Good job Beerbelly, where did you get the leeches.

[beerbellybob106]

 

Good job Beerbelly, where did you get the leeches.

Jim’s in mayfield has them, along with some of the best night crawlers

[piscesman]

How deep were you fishing. Agree on Jim's but too far for me to go there from my location on Sacandaga. I go to Bob's Bait and always had good bait. Leeches are my go-to bait this time of the year. Seems to out fish Dillies 3 to 1.
      Kim

[iceman260]

Might head out tomorrow will give leeches a try.

[hunts2long]

I'm keeping an eye on the weather, may go myself. Keep your eyes peeled, I see some junk floating around the bridge earlier today....h2l

[beerbellybob106]

How deep were you fishing. Agree on Jim's but too far for me to go there from my location on Sacandaga. I go to Bob's Bait and always had good bait. Leeches are my go-to bait this time of the year. Seems to out fish Dillies 3 to 1.
      Kim

24 fow seemed to be the best