gottobecdn Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Was thinking about doing a little perching somewhere out near Abino tomorrow morning. Anyone have any insight on the weather conditions for the AM? Im only running a 16' with a 25hp handles water good but always a little cautious going out by myself this time of year. Little late to get many responses so may have to take the 40min drive to see for myself(wife likes to sleep in anyways)...if thats the case and fishing doesn't happen ill let you guys know what i see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captnn Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 I think that it might be a good idea to stay home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lund-SS Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 well there are 7 fters out there right now and the water is all muddy ! and its going to be 3 degrees in the morning have fun lol we are supposed to be out there for a tourny tomorrow so you wont be the only boat lol http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/marine/weat...stationID=45142 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJR Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 As of right now there are 3 foot waves and the wind is diminishing. I will be picking up my father in a bit and will be doing some perching. If we can't get out on the lake we can always go down the canal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnow killer Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 i'm headin out now. hope it's not too cold out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ketchican Kid Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Trick or treating is suppopsed to be chilly, and with this wind i wouldnt head out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weedliner Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 went out to port colborne today the bass fishing was good .my buddy and I landed 30 bass and lost about 15 . You can see the perch fisherman out in the deeper water. the wind was not to bad but needed to use the dirft socks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnow killer Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 it was cold, the wind put chop on top of last nights rollers, i got sprayed, and i said thats enough, i got a to end the boating season. come on hard water! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJR Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 I was out just past the red marker and was rewarded with 22 nice big perch we were in 56 fow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gottobecdn Posted November 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Well got out there yesterday from 11-3pm... managed to get a couple dozen in the 9-12" range. Wind was blowing that cold air around and waves were probally in the 1.5 - 2' range. My anchor wasn't heavy enough so ended up drifting bouncing bottom in about 45-50 fow. Had the float suit on so i stayed nice and toasty. Gotta invest in a heavier anchor for next season, will be winterizing the boat in a couple of weeks so here's to hoping for another couple decent days....after that BRING ON THE HARD WATER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemos Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 Well got out there yesterday from 11-3pm... managed to get a couple dozen in the 9-12" range. Wind was blowing that cold air around and waves were probally in the 1.5 - 2' range. My anchor wasn't heavy enough so ended up drifting bouncing bottom in about 45-50 fow. Had the float suit on so i stayed nice and toasty. Gotta invest in a heavier anchor for next season, will be winterizing the boat in a couple of weeks so here's to hoping for another couple decent days....after that BRING ON THE HARD WATER! I use to have the same problem with anchoring on Erie. Traded in that heavy anchor and bought a 4lb Fortress anchor. Have a 19 footer aluminum and it holds great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisb Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 More rope will also help give the anchor the proper angle to grab something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 By rights the anchor does not hold you adequately. It is the length of chain and it's weight on the bottom that actually holds you. Try tying on a 10-15' section of good chain between anchor and rope. It will make a huge difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnow killer Posted November 3, 2010 Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 By rights the anchor does not hold you adequately. It is the length of chain and it's weight on the bottom that actually holds you. Try tying on a 10-15' section of good chain between anchor and rope. It will make a huge difference. that was my plan, but i snapped off my chain chewers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gottobecdn Posted November 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 Thanks for the advice Found this link if anyone wants to become an anchor expert. Anchor Info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 Hey guys - get an I-pilot from Minn Cota and solve all your problems. Electronic anchor keeps you within a five foot radius even better than an anchor rope. Sinker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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