Maumee river:
Not a whole lot going on in the river -it is terribly low. Maybe try bouncing a night crawler into a deeper pool , or hit a 4ft or deeper area for some catfish. but that’s about it. We need some rain to bring the levels up .
However the local ponds and lakes are starting to produce a few fall bluegill. Once the weather turns cooler in the fall, and water temperatures start dropping, the big bluegill move briefly to the shallows again to feed. The fall will often produce the largest bluegills of the season, and once you find one, there is usually a lot more. Using the right rigs and presentations in specific target areas will yield the most fish. Bluegill have a voracious appetite but a small mouth, so you need to tempt them with things like tiny jigs and spinners. Cast lures next to the weed lines, docks, or wood cover to catch bigger bluegill. The easiest and most effective way to catch big bluegill in the shallows is to float your bait under a bobber. Crimp a split shot about 6 inches above your bait and attach a fixed bobber another 1-3 feet above the split shot depending on how shallow you find bluegill. Make sure you use as small of a bobber as possible to allow the bluegill to easily pull the float under the surface.
Secret tip: Target the big panfish in deeper water- this is where a slip bobber comes in handy.
As water temperatures continue to drop by late fall, dying weeds in shallow water create lower oxygen levels so bigger bluegill move to deeper water to find more favorable conditions. The fish will move out to depths of 15 to 20 feet where they will set up on deep weed lines, drop-offs, and points. Use more natural colors such as brown, black, green pumpkin, or watermelon for fishing in clear water for Fall bluegill.
Lake Erie:
Catching some of those yellow perch fishes out on lake Erie. Good old reliable perch spreaders tipped with a minnow just off the bottom. This past weekend the shipping channel, and out towards the lighthouse seemed to be good spots. Lets see what happens after this drizzle and wind passes through.
Nets: got a deal on some pier/ Boat nets that we are going to pass on to you . For example some nice extendable nets with the rubber net basket -regular $100, on sale $69.99 ! Stop in at either one of our shops .
Have fun be safe and good luck fishing.
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