Cleithrum

They're butt ugly for sure.

Have you ever caught a Shad? I know it's weird but I'd like to catch one to see one up close. I'm also in a year long multi-species fun tourney with some pals.

I guess that fish is toast. shame. Check your knots and gear

Thanks Darryl Do those small tags or tile style have the range that you'd need? Seem to be bluetooth connected. I need to look at it more

The recent search and rescue on Erie as well considering boat thefts in the area has me thinking about a gps tracker for my boat. Can anyone recommend a good gps tracker that they've used? Ideally I'm looking for something subscription free.... but maybe that's not possible for a decent and reliable unit? Any insight is appreciated.

One added bonus to that approach is you can have the jet diver tapping bottom on the dropper 12"-24" (or whatever you want) and then the lure off bottom and out of the zebra muscles, etc.

try the jet diver on a sliding dropper line, like a 3-way rig, as opposed to rigging it up in line with your mainline and lure. That way there is no drag pulling on the back of the jet that could cause it to flip or roll. Your lure is attached to the mainline with leader and barrel swivel whatever length you want, the sliding dropper line is attached above the barrel swivel on the mainline, allowing the diver to work

This was a great one Lyle

Tyler that's interesting. If fished it a bunch throughout the summer and it was super disappointing. Still learning the spot myself.

I used corn from the freezer. yeah gobies don't seem to be around till things really warm up. Once they're around I go to maize. Great info here. I may need to give it a go.

What's the earliest ice out carp you've caught? The pic attached was May 13th last year and I think the water temp was around 50F, corn on a hair. Mid May is still a long way off it feels like ,ha. What's the earliest you've made it happen? Any tips to get it done?

That sounds perfect

Rain gets me thinking spring channel cats.... can't get distracted..... want a few more through the ice yet.