Ok guys... NY season is closing here in a few days and my itch to catch walleyes isn't going away despite having a great last few weeks on the water.. I am looking to come down and fish Ohio waters for some eyes. I'm not looking for spot on spot or gps chords... Just looking to get some general Intel to help my planning! It's a 4 hour drive for me and I'd like to have all my ducks in a row before making the trip.. So, a couple questions...What's the best place to launch from? What is the best way to get a conditions report (these boards aren't always very active with guys (like ice shanty is).Thanks for your help
if you get to maumee early enough, there a launch in maple street downriver from Orleans park and white street. There is also a campground known as schroeder's at buttonwoid access and there is an 8$ fee to launch there. Just depends on water level and how big your boat is. If you have a very small boat and the water is high you could launch at Orleans Park also. Just shoot me a message anytime because starting Monday I'll be there everyday until the walleye are gone. Thank the Lord I have an understanding wife. I'll let you know when the best time for you to come up. We need a good rain and the push will start. I won't let anyone drive 4 hrs plus for nothing......hate that
I'd bring the smoker craft if I was you. No need for a big boat in the river.I have a 14ft. Alumicraft old school river boat and I've just gotten a anchor made for the river. You definitely want a good anchor or you'll be playing bumper boats in no time . Usually doesn't go over very well lol.
I took it he was referring to launching in the river and fishing. There is a single hook only rule in effect from march 1 until may1. Hook May not be more than 1/2 inch from shank to point.Most people use a floating jighead carolina rigged. Inline (trolling) sinker, 18 to 48 inch leader and a floating jig along with either 2 or 3 inch twister tails. Definitely don't try trolling in the maumee. Youd have 2 oz lead projectiles coming from every angle lol. Anyway hope that tid-bit helps.
John you anchor and cast out and let the current carry your jig downstream in front of the walleye.
The current I was fishing in wasn't awful.. 1/4 oz head on a 4"piece of plastic... cast, let sink, reel 4x, let sink, pump rod 2x, let sink, and BAM... most fish I caught were when jig was just sitting stationary on bottom believe it or not
Got to chage set up I think it's illegal to use lead single hook jig heads during the spawn?? In ohioBy the way thanks gor info crappieslayer38..
yw b.d. darn autocorrect won't let me put your name. And yes you may use A leadhead jig. Meaning one hook and again the 1/2 inch from point to shank still apply.