St. Joe River (Benton Harbor) 3/11/2007

bronzeback6

I took my boat out of storage this weekend to get it ready for the water. I washed and waxed it then put all of my equipment into it. My motor started the second time I turned it over thank goodness Very Happy

. I noticed the river was opened when I went shopping with my wife so I was looking forward to putting in the water. When I got to the River Park ramp there was still 1 ft of snow on it. Brians and the BH DNR ramp were the same way. Crying or Very sad

Instead of running my boat I fished from shore for a little while. Iwas throwing a blade bait trying to catch a walleye before the season closes on March 15. I had a couple hits and faught a fish for a little while but it came of. The only fish I landed was a fat, ugly carp.

Oh well, hopefully I can get down to the BS Dam for a little night fishing before the season closes.

Justin

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rocknfish9001 · Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2007 3:22 am Post subject:

I have been getting down to the dam in berrien springs. I am putting it on hold since the season is closed now. I caught a 15" walleye on a husky jerk, and about 3 carp in the 10-15 lb. range on 5 inch grubs. I could just try to shake them off since they are so ugly and slimy, but its a fun fight on a medium light rod and 6 lb test. By the way, you use your silver buddies in the river? How do you fish those in the current, and especially from shore?

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bronzeback6 · Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 2:15 pm Post subject:

I just throw them out as far as I can then use a yo-yo technique to retrieve them. I let it fall to the bottom then snap it off the ground. It's really easy and a great way to catch every species of fish.

Justin[/i]

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