Spring Wading

Well, hung up the ice gear after yesterday, and broke the waders out for the first time today.  Didn't really expect much action yet, but it was a beautiful day to get out.  Found a few open areas where I normally fish on pymy and gave it a shot, but no luck.  I love to fish on the ice and from a boat, but to me there really is nothing like wade fishing.  I've found some of my best spots and seen a diversity of wildlife in my many trips wading pymy.  Is there any other avid wade fishermen chomping at the bit??  I know my equipment will be riding around with me in my truck for the next 2 months.

I've never waded Pymie before. I really want to try it this year. Keep the reports coming and good luck.

Slab, just as a caution about wading pymy, be careful when wading the bays.  They can go from a solid bottom to a few feet worth of mud very quickly.  Other than that, I hope you get to give it a shot this year.  Good luck!!

I don't carry a stick, but its would probably be a good idea.  Just learned to take it slower and feel around with my feet every step.  Used to go out pretty gung ho until i was wading the north end of conneaut lake one day and went from ankle deep water to a-hole deep mud in 1 step.  Took 10 -15 minutes to get broke loose.  I've slowed down alot since then.  As far as the walleyes, give it a shot .

I can think of worse things to be addicted to! LOL! My best friend and long-time fishing buddy just switched jobs and will probably be less available to fish with this year. I'm going to have to find someone else to fish with. I was  hoping to try the wading thing with him this year but he had to do what he had to do, so to speak.
 
So when does the bite really start? From what I've read, some people say as early as mid March and others say not until the beginning of April. I've also read that the bite startes earlier in Linesville than it does at Jimmytown.
 
Do the crappies come in the same time that the eyes come? I know, it's a lot of questions. One thing I've learned is that it doesn't hurt to ask. The worst thing people can do is make spoon-feeding jokes. lol. Thanks for all of your help fellas. Maybe I'll see you on the water in a couple of weeks.

I went last year for the first time and was down there 3 more times in the next 2 weeks. It's about an hour and a half drive for me. I'm hooked on spring wading in Pymy you can bet I'll be there a lot this year.

Its all about water temperature. And the prespawn. As a rule the bite picks up the most when + or - 5 degrees at spawning temp. That there will give you your answer. The lake warms quickly, but fishing the area with water water will be more productive this time of year.

I read an article the other day and it said the bite usually starts with a constant temperature of 40 degrees, but I like it better between 50-60 degrees. Also, some say too, when the peepers start peeping, the bite is on. 
 
 

I'd like to try the spillway thing. I don't know if I'll get a chance, but I'd like to try it. If you go down, let us know how you do.

Was out to a few more places this week.  Only one perch to show for it so far.  It's still early, but i'm antsy and somebody has to be the first one to get on the fish.  Still, nice to get out of the house during the week as opposed to holding down the couch.

Hi all.i am new to the forum was just wondering if the ice has been coming off at all? Thanks for any replies.

Tunapursuit

slabdaddy

I My best friend and long-time fishing buddy just switched jobs and will probably be less available to fish with this year. I'm going to have to find someone else to fish with.

Slabdaddy, If I have the room you certainly can join me on the boat. Tightlines. Ron

Awesome! Thank you. I will definitely take you up on that. Are you chasing ice this weekend with Chad?

Yes it sure is a nice time to be in the water.

CAPTAIN HOOK

Nothing tops wade fishing at sunset or early morning! It's simple , relaxing , and very peaceful. And it does have it's many rewards. 

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