RaedwulfFisher Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 I've always wondered what a good day is to other anglers.. How many fish would an average day yield for you and whats considered a good and bad day? I mostly fish the Marlatts ponds for a few hours on an outing and if I manage 3 fish in that time that's a good day for me. Though when I mostly go out fishing I really don't expect anything as I have more days that I don't catch anything than a day that I do.. which made me wonder... whats an average day for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snags Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 Depends on the water body. A good day for me is a good sized fish. One spot I fished that is now closed a good day would have been double digits between carp smallies and pike ... usually in 2 hours .... but the size was small for all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgm Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 One or 2 fish is a good day providing they are a decent size for me. That being said I have many days with zero fish. Still love spending the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 49 minutes ago, kgm said: One or 2 fish is a good day providing they are a decent size for me. That being said I have many days with zero fish. Still love spending the time Ditto kgm .....also depends on the species .......One nice carp makes my day , or 6 nice perch (meal) , a few smallies/largies , 2 - 2.5lb walleye , one 4-5lb pike or biggy to release , same with a bow. I may be a little disappointed , but not discouraged if I crap out , but it's always nice to get out for the scenery , wildlife and ogle the old girls ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaedwulfFisher Posted July 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 Welp..lost a big bass tonight at marlatts ponds...damn thing pulled into the thick lillypads...after trying to slowly pull it out ended up losing it D: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batts Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 Bass fishing Lake Erie this year has been very unusual challanging to say the least..... I really dont know why they are not hitting. I've got 20 years experience on the lake and I've taken the kids out twice to get them into some fun filled smallie action. We've got 5 hrs down, and 1 smallie brutal. No idea?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 32 minutes ago, Batts said: Bass fishing Lake Erie this year has been very unusual challanging to say the least..... I really dont know why they are not hitting. I've got 20 years experience on the lake and I've taken the kids out twice to get them into some fun filled smallie action. We've got 5 hrs down, and 1 smallie brutal. No idea?? This is my slowest year in a long while . Spots where I got smallies is a waste of time this year ....even the carp fishing is much slower . Did the 2 extreme winters have an effect on some spots ? Yet , I have been hearing some good reports , even at our trailer park in Deseronto , the walleye fishing is good . Fish are more "fin'icky than da wimmins !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamG14 Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 My son and I have spent many days getting skunked . So really one nice fish makes a good day. We did manage 4 smallies and one pike on Friday and 7 smallies this morning. That is above average for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveC Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 The grand has produced at least 20-30 fish a day for me the last two outtings, but no real big guys....biggest about 3 lbs. Average 1-2 lbs. Been finding more fish in unusual spots, like the heads of faster water. Im drifting, and fishing sections of the river that sees less people and the water has been running low and fairly clear. A few typical spots that normally always produce have been spotty with no bigger ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 1 hour ago, DaveC said: The grand has produced at least 20-30 fish a day for me the last two outtings, but no real big guys....biggest about 3 lbs. Average 1-2 lbs. Been finding more fish in unusual spots, like the heads of faster water. Im drifting, and fishing sections of the river that sees less people and the water has been running low and fairly clear. A few typical spots that normally always produce have been spotty with no bigger ones. I agree with the grand n 20-30 fish. I always fish Brantford area. Top water baits when the sun is going down n bugs r out, can't go wrong. Grab a canoe/kayak n drift Paris-Brantford, great fishing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yakfish Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 I've been wanting to try floating the Grand for bass and pike. Does it get alot of canoe/kayak traffic? If anybody that is familiar with the Grand is willing to PM some info I'd be greatfull! I'd like to find a quiet section to kayak and catch some smallies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason15 Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 The last few years have declined for me 2 years back I could pull a bass out just about every cast which made for lots of double dugit outings. Last year I was lucky to get into 6 and now this year I haven't gotten into any Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 I'll pm ya later on with some access points n see what else u want. I live in Brantford. Back to wrk for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaedwulfFisher Posted July 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 20-30 fish in a day on grand?..holy f**k....I'd be in heaven if I could pull that many in an outing..that's what I'd get in a month if I'm lucky.. please tell me it's from shore...I don't own a boat and I'm pretty empty pockets... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommyboy Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 Been on Erie twice for bass, kept 4 one day and 5 the other with two guys fishing, but they were pretty long days of fishing to get there. The bite was few and far between. Hopefully things heat up soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler0420 Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 The grand is full of bass. All of Brantford is shore access pretty much. Not sure if I'd be travelling from niagara for it. Maybe b/c I live here tho. There's great fishing around you. Have u ever tried fishing the rock piers out on Lake Ontario? Im sure there's smallies off of them. If u wanna make the trip pm me. Go to ur bass spots in the evening when then Suns going down n throw some poppers. You'll hook up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyjon Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 On Lake Erie or the Niagara River, fishing out of a boat, 20-30 fish is a good day; I’ve had lots of days with less and the odd one with more. But, it's always a good day when you are on the water! I say it, and I try to live it; when you finally break through that barrier it's almost like achieving angler enlightenment... I get called out on this point at fish camps all the time, but it’s true. Heck, it’s the only thing that keeps me sane when I’m fishing for permit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredfisher Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 On July 16, 2016 at 9:58 PM, Batts said: Bass fishing Lake Erie this year has been very unusual challanging to say the least..... I really dont know why they are not hitting. I've got 20 years experience on the lake and I've taken the kids out twice to get them into some fun filled smallie action. We've got 5 hrs down, and 1 smallie brutal. No idea?? Been morgans point a couple times and the niagara glen a couple too...bass just arent hittin it like past years.I believe its coming just late...i got the itch now! If i could get off the couch id go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalleyeChaser Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 Largies r hitting in chip Creek. Drop shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelcity_fishin Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 The last few times fishing the grand it has been 20+ fish, and my son fish the river for the first time today and he got 10 to my 1. I haven't fished for bass in the last few years spending most of my time fishing trout but tried a day after opener and found a great spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickyy33 Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 fishing my usual favorite "spot" this year has been great 5-10 fish days of decent fish from 2-5lb largies but another one of my local spots for smallies has been slow as molasses. but when i'm out i usually at least minimum 2 bass. some spots just have to work at em a little harder slow things down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveC Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 20 hours ago, yakfish said: I've been wanting to try floating the Grand for bass and pike. Does it get alot of canoe/kayak traffic? If anybody that is familiar with the Grand is willing to PM some info I'd be greatfull! I'd like to find a quiet section to kayak and catch some smallies. Paris to Brant park is ideal for either canoe or kayak. Lots of places to fish along the way. Yes, come noon time the tubes and canoes with grand river rafting start showing up. I like to be on the water by 7:30am. The trip depending on how much stopping you do is 6-8 hours, so bring a lunch and some cold drinks. You may have to get out and push the odd time in places as well. Poppers, and gurglers work great for top water action. Rabbit strip steamers in white, purple, and olive also produce. Like I mentioned, been finding more fish in the heads of faster water with these low water conditions. We really could use some good steady rain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian_b Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 Rain? What's that again? Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yakfish Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 Thanks for the info DaveC I'll have to check it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnipster Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 dave plan to take me out opn that rig of yours...in return i will show ya how to land trophy bass..hahahah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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