Jwl1 Posted January 4, 2020 Report Share Posted January 4, 2020 Get the odd walleye that looks like that in the lower niagara....at least you caught a fish...I'm trying to figure out what I want to fish for tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted January 5, 2020 Report Share Posted January 5, 2020 57 minutes ago, Tyler0420 said: Ya same waters. This water is highly polluted, most people don’t go near it or ask me if I’ve caught fish with 3eyes from here. It’s the first fish I’ve caught that’s looked like that. Probably should of left it on the bank It's a shame to see we still have highly polluted (toxic) water like that . Years ago we had 5 or 6 paper mills in Merriton/Thorold dumping crap into the 12 Mile and into the lake . The 12 is much cleaner now , but not 100% . Carp are like the canary in a coal mine , sort of , being bottom feeders , they seem to reflect the condition of the water quality . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jwl1 Posted January 5, 2020 Report Share Posted January 5, 2020 Where you fishing tomorrow Smerchmiester? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted January 5, 2020 Report Share Posted January 5, 2020 34 minutes ago, Jwl1 said: Where you fishing tomorrow Smerchmiester? I'll be at 43.57 Lat . & 79.24 Long ......going to let it warm up at tad , about 1100 hrs. ...message on the way..... ☺️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jwl1 Posted January 5, 2020 Report Share Posted January 5, 2020 Well...we came we saw..got conquered so dont feel so bad Tyler...met up with bill for a bit today for a go at a local spot...of course great seeing smerch...sharing some fishing banter....now if we can all knock heads and try and put together a cold water pattern ...lol... Bubba14 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted January 5, 2020 Report Share Posted January 5, 2020 I thought the water would be clear -er , but the winds that blow Erie up affect the Gibby/12 Mile/Martindale water as well . The wind had a chill as it blew into our face . JW tried the float-minnow/lures, while I bottom fished with a gob/o'worms & mangled/fresh minnow on a hook . More warm temps on the way , will try another spot that should have better vis. Good to see you again Jack ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted January 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2020 7 hours ago, smerchly said: I thought the water would be clear -er , but the winds that blow Erie up affect the Gibby/12 Mile/Martindale water as well . The wind had a chill as it blew into our face . JW tried the float-minnow/lures, while I bottom fished with a gob/o'worms & mangled/fresh minnow on a hook . More warm temps on the way , will try another spot that should have better vis. Good to see you again Jack ! Damn I was hopeing between you two you guys would of caught one of those elusive carp. More fishing days ahead...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jwl1 Posted January 7, 2020 Report Share Posted January 7, 2020 I was waiting for bill to post a "look what I caught after you left" pic smerchly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 On 1/6/2020 at 9:22 PM, Jwl1 said: I was waiting for bill to post a "look what I caught after you left" pic I wasn't too far behind you , tried another spot for 10 min. then left . If anyone happens to be in Minnesota and has a truck or big trailer , and a big shovel ....us carpreneurs could make you rich .... This corn looks like maize or fuel corn , not popcorn as some said lol ....Years ago there was a corn spill on the tracks at Port Colborne which was probably maize since ethonol was a ladies name crazy comments lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted January 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 Checked out my local carp pond last night. Didn’t have any safety gear on me so I only walked out a few feet because it looked like someone else drilled a hole and there was 3-4” of ice. I chipped away a hole a bit further out and still 3-4”. This week has some cooler temps at night so I might venture out later this week. Some spots looked like open water but I chucked a snow ball out and it was frozen so maybe some good black ice out farther. I’d like to make my own depth map for the swims I fish and see if there are any deeper Holes around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 I did the "rounds" today also . It looks like the spring runoff has arrived !! On the way down 3rd St. the ditches were full and running fast ....Richardson's Creek was overflowing with mucked up H20 ....Martindale pond is chocolate milk , ice is soft and THIN ...Rennie has some ice , but NO GO ! .... Port Harbour is MUD ....not a soul fishing anywhere... Marina was gated at entrance and Rooker's Road was gated . " North to Alsaskawan" !!!! ...maybe the big cats are biting Ty.... .....can I say it's gone for a $hit ? !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted January 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 I finished work in beamsville around 3:00 so on my way home I stopped by CCIW. Fished for two hours before I had to leave. No takers but it was nice to be there again. I can’t wait for spring when that place is “hot”. Today’s menu was crushed boilie, expanding pellets and pinkberry goo in pva mesh with pinkberry scented boilie/floating corn. How did I not catch something 🤔..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 59 minutes ago, Tyler0420 said: How did I not catch something 🤔..... Need more colour Tyler ! Try red split shot .....ha ! You put a lot of work and time into your carp baits and they still won't dine on your offerings .Something is wrong with those carp . Sometimes a single kernel of corn will entice them ....what moody fish ! This winter especially , I thought the carping would be better than normal . I hope we get a chance to pick their brains through the ice a few times . 🧐 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted January 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 11 minutes ago, smerchly said: Sometimes a single kernel of corn will entice them That will be next on the menu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelshady Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 16 hours ago, Tyler0420 said: I finished work in beamsville around 3:00 so on my way home I stopped by CCIW. Fished for two hours before I had to leave. No takers but it was nice to be there again. I can’t wait for spring when that place is “hot”. Today’s menu was crushed boilie, expanding pellets and pinkberry goo in pva mesh with pinkberry scented boilie/floating corn. How did I not catch something 🤔..... I think the carp go deep into the lake in the winter and go back in harbors in the spring/summer. You might catch the odd one but that's about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 I have seen carp iced at Jordan Marina in 10 fow . We got one a few years ago in 7 fow at Martindale pond while ice fishing for perch ....lots of weeds there all winter ...all took minnows. I hope to try the bottom end of Martindale pond (Rennie pond) where it's 10 -16' deep with some weeds and a few runoff spots from road culverts ....They may be hanging close to shore in 5-10 fow looking for road kill . At least we can use 2 rods on the ice ,thus trying more baits ....Tyler's pictures keep me PEEKED !!! 🥶 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted January 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 2 hours ago, steelshady said: I think the carp go deep into the lake in the winter and go back in harbors in the spring/summer. You might catch the odd one but that's about it. I agree with you. But most lake places I can’t park n fish. I have no shelter so winter is a lil chilly on the beach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 53 minutes ago, Tyler0420 said: I agree with you. But most lake places I can’t park n fish. I have no shelter so winter is a lil chilly on the beach. You need to save your $$$ and buy a NICE bivvy . Since you fish day and night you can take a cot and use it 24/7/ 364 (not Christmas) ..... This one looks fit for hard or soft water ....just need a few ice anchors . ....foot note....checking local temps , next 5 days , well below freezing ....then back to summer for another spell..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted January 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 10 hours ago, smerchly said: You need to save your $$$ and buy a NICE bivvy . Since you fish day and night you can take a cot and use it 24/7/ 364 (not Christmas) ..... This one looks fit for hard or soft water ....just need a few ice anchors . ....foot note....checking local temps , next 5 days , well below freezing ....then back to summer for another spell..... definitely one of my next purchases, girlfriend will really love me this year not coming home for weekends smerchly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Pike Posted January 27, 2020 Report Share Posted January 27, 2020 Tyler, your pva presentation is da bomb! Looks like the harbour may not freeze over this year, so a bonus for winter soft water fishing spots. And Smerch, that bivvy is bigger than my first apartment( And nicer too! ). lol smerchly and Tyler0420 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted February 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2020 Was going to fish the river for an hour but seen my carp spot was open water. No luck, this spot was like 2’ deep, was hoping for something small maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted February 7, 2020 Report Share Posted February 7, 2020 After ice fishing with bigugli and watching him getting more action after using a special crappie Gulp bait , I assume that scent matters .....maybe the carp would like some of that stuff . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Pike Posted February 7, 2020 Report Share Posted February 7, 2020 What a gorgeous pic of your set up in the snow, Tyler. I remember fishing in the snow regularly in the winter, but it was years ago in Dundas at this one spot know to area carpers. It was a canal that never froze over and we'd catch everything from carp to goldfish to hybrids( Half goldfish half carp. They looked like a small carp with no barbels ). Anyhoo, it was a fun time and great to be able to extend carp fishing into the winter months, and taking the classic "snow carp" photo of your catch on the snow. Unfortunately, I found out the current was because it was an outflow used by an area water treatment plant so my desire to fish there ended. Now fishing isn't allowed there anymore anyways as the RBG has taken over the area to naturalize the banks and make a trail for hiking. Pretty place for butterfly and bird photographers, now. smerchly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted February 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2020 i'm going to fish the grand for a few outings, maybe ill find some active carp. i just like being out, i don't actually expect to catch any fish till spring anything before that is a bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted February 7, 2020 Report Share Posted February 7, 2020 5 hours ago, Mike Pike said: RBG has taken over the area Well , we have the RBR here in St.Kitts ( Root Beer River) . I would expect to see open water there now as the water travels under ground for a few hundred meters ....it's the tail end of the old canal from Thorold where 5 paper mills once discharged their waste which created a nice thick foam on the root beer water which mixed into the 12 Mile to Port Dalhousie . I think it may be worth a try to wet a line for carp there ..... (calling marth11) ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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