walleye24j
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wading pymatuning
Was looking for a few places to wade never done it before and would like to try it. Not looking for anyone to spot burn but any help would be appreciated.
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RE: wading pymatuning
2012/02/21 09:37:26
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Wading doesn't work at pymie...  ... but if you're just looking to wet a line & get cold.... Look for the shallow points that extend into the lake. Find one with gravel. The will be some sediment too, it's not like pure washed stone, but you'll feel the gravel as well. The points close to inlets ~ even small ones ~ seem to have the most action, although not always the biggest fish. There are many, many, good points to wade. If my favorite spot is crowded (more than 3 people), I just move down the lake until I find some elbow room.
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RE: wading pymatuning
2012/02/21 17:11:07
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Hey very interested in wading this year any recommendations for bait/ lures I should use? Any help would be appreciated
Adam
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RE: wading pymatuning
2012/02/21 17:29:37
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Floating stick baits Raps being no.1 on my list,Bango's long A bombers have worked as well as a twister tails on a 1/8 jigs
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RE: wading pymatuning
2012/02/21 17:51:15
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Argeed with all the info above, and definitly a good idea to get a map to give you an idea of an area you want to fish. I have done alot of wading at pymy over the past few years (mostly because I didn't have a boat), and there are many historically good spots where you will see alot of guys, but as pork said don't be afraid to move from the crowds. I have found many of my best spots just taking long wades down a section of shoreline, slowly fishing the entire shoreline and always keeping in mind what I am feeling w/ my feet. Definitly take it slow when walking and keep alert for stumps and such under the water. Nothing will ruin a day of fishing when its 20-30° out like filling those waders
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RE: wading pymatuning
2012/02/21 19:40:46
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as stated above move around and look for points and gravel big and small u will be surprised what is there that no one else knows about and also check out the backs of bays and the mouth of bays too this is all good advice. and i have my best luck with 1/8th oz jigs bare hook with large fat head minnows
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RE: wading pymatuning
2012/02/21 19:43:23
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Watch getting to the backs of some of those bays at pymy. They go from solid bottom to knee deep muck in some places real fast.
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RE: wading pymatuning
2012/02/21 19:53:35
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hofadam52 i will take u under my wing and show you a spot near where u may be staying it will be very active when water temps hit around 55 degrees
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RE: wading pymatuning
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RE: wading pymatuning
2012/02/22 01:43:37
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wading pymy i would take you under my wing then you would show your buddy your buddy would show his buddy his buddy shows his buddy no thanks not that i dont share but facts are facts ORIGINAL: walleye24j
Was looking for a few places to wade never done it before and would like to try it. Not looking for anyone to spot burn but any help would be appreciated.
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RE: wading pymatuning
2012/02/22 08:17:56
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Wow.  ORIGINAL: fishin joe
wading pymy i would take you under my wing then you would show your buddy your buddy would show his buddy his buddy shows his buddy no thanks not that i dont share but facts are facts
ORIGINAL: walleye24j
Was looking for a few places to wade never done it before and would like to try it. Not looking for anyone to spot burn but any help would be appreciated.
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RE: wading pymatuning
2012/02/22 08:27:30
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ORIGINAL: fishin joe
wading pymy i would take you under my wing then you would show your buddy your buddy would show his buddy his buddy shows his buddy no thanks not that i dont share but facts are facts
ORIGINAL: walleye24j
Was looking for a few places to wade never done it before and would like to try it. Not looking for anyone to spot burn but any help would be appreciated.
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too funny....
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RE: wading pymatuning
2012/02/22 09:09:21
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This will be year 42 of fishing Pymy and my boot print was not the first either nor the first guy to catch fish at the spillway. There's really not at lot of wading secrets.A guy can learn the lake in a coulpe of years if you put in TIME. When I started fishing Pymy 1970 I was 17 years old and had a dodge van that I could sleep and cook in,the local guys got to know he because I was there so much and took me under their wings.They showed he almost everything I know about the lake. I waded every Island and sand bar on the lake,just about every point north to south, fish Findly Cr behind the School in linesville,the out flow below the D---, Jamestown park huge fall eyes of the point still my PB 31 plus inches in Nov. at night,Ice fishing and fall spots 18 fow Snodgrass the fall fishing was just sick,could limit on eyes till Thanksgiving if the wind didn't blow you off,many day of surf and turf,duck in the morning and eyes all afternoon.
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RE: wading pymatuning
2012/02/22 09:11:59
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ORIGINAL: fishin joe
wading pymy i would take you under my wing then you would show your buddy your buddy would show his buddy his buddy shows his buddy no thanks not that i dont share but facts are facts
ORIGINAL: walleye24j
Was looking for a few places to wade never done it before and would like to try it. Not looking for anyone to spot burn but any help would be appreciated.
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rofl wowwwwww
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RE: wading pymatuning
2012/02/22 10:38:36
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His second post on a forum for helping and sharing info and he's already showed he's not here to help or share. Wonder why he's here? I'm guessing he knows nothing and is just looking for free handouts on when and where to fish! What a joke.
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RE: wading pymatuning
2012/02/22 11:31:46
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I'm sure all of his questions will get answered right away....
Men and fish are alike. They both get into trouble when they open their mouths. Jimmy D Moore
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RE: wading pymatuning
2012/02/22 13:07:29
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Poor fishin Joe!!!!! might not get to stuff his freezer full if a few more guys fish the lake.....
Friggin fish HOG!!!!!!!!!!
Someone sometime had to show you how to do it.....HOG!!!!!!!
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RE: wading pymatuning
2012/02/22 13:18:13
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Again guys, on topic please. The walters are on the way. I hear they're mup past Jimtown already! 
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RE: wading pymatuning
2012/02/22 15:09:18
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wading is primarily done from dusk into the night? or is it early morning...or both?
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RE: wading pymatuning
2012/02/22 15:22:30
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I'm not sure about the morning bite, good question....
I hit 'em from about an hour before sunset until as late as I can take it.
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RE: wading pymatuning
2012/02/22 16:23:00
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hey fishin joe i would also show u my hot spots plenty off fish and would love to show u how to conserve and protect our lake i can be found shallow wading off any point or bay from manning to snodgrass from 1 hour before dark til when i am tired of crankin i will be the one releasing my fish thats how u will find me
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RE: wading pymatuning
2012/02/22 17:01:35
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It's great the amount of information being passed along regarding this. The willingness to share information(for most) is awesome for those of us wanting to try this type of fishing.
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RE: wading pymatuning
2012/02/22 18:37:40
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I want to thank all you guy's for sharing I never did the wading thing do to lack of knowledge....This year i might try it i fish the erie tribs for years so i am looking forward to it!!!!!
Sorry Joe..Just try not to sound so greedy.....You will feel good after helping a new guy.....I do it all the time pay lake fishin for carp i give bait and recipes and sometimes get beat by my bait!!!!! LOL....But its ok.....
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RE: wading pymatuning
2012/02/22 19:57:17
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Hi new to the forum. i also fish this lake a lot. I live in Westford about 3 minutes from snodgrass. I have fished this lake for over 30 years. Never fished the spillway but each their own. This is a great site that has a lot of information.
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RE: wading pymatuning
2012/02/22 20:19:47
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when the water warms to 55 i will let u know where i will be fishing and u can come and i will help u learn the art of wading for pymeyes
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RE: wading pymatuning
2012/02/22 20:23:43
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You really don't need a pair of waders to fish Pymy. There's plenty of good spots along the inlets where you can just get out of your car and walk a few feet to the water.
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RE: wading pymatuning
2012/02/22 20:25:54
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thanks coldfront. looking forward to sharing information. This lake has always treated me good. I do most of my fishing after the sun goes down.
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RE: wading pymatuning
2012/02/23 08:16:13
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I agree I caught plenty of eyes before 55 degrees.
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RE: wading pymatuning
2012/02/23 11:18:25
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but it is alot more comfortable at 55 when u are getting older
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RE: wading pymatuning
2012/02/23 12:20:04
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Standing out in the water when it's 34* right after ice off gets cold! Many times my legs were so numb I could barely walk. Try walking when you can't feel your legs, you know they're there but can't control them. I agree 50-55 is the peak time anyways.
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