Arthur (Perchtober)

Anyone having any luck on the perch up Arthur? haven't had a chance to get out yet, but October has been great in the past. Can't wait to wade the weed lines for some jumbos!

I agree, this spring was awful. It could of been the extreme temp changes or even the lack of rain/water probably being more likely. Last fall I did extremely well around the bear run launch and some 528 areas of the lake for perch. Lot's of dink's but if you stuck around long enough there was some big em's to be had. Hopefully I can get out and see what's happening. I appreciate the reply.

TheBlueLagoon
Anyone having any luck on the perch up Arthur? haven't had a chance to get out yet, but October has been great in the past. Can't wait to wade the weed lines for some jumbos!

We caught four last Sunday to the left of the McDanels Boat Launch in about 8 FOW. 

What's you guys go to set up for perch.  Live bait?  Minnow or crawlers?
or is it soft plastic?
 I seem to get best action on crawlers / worms.

We were using fatheads on 1/16th jig heads, that's pretty much the only thing I have luck with on that lake. 

I want to fish this weekend, but I have a feeling I'd be posting a similar report to Rippinlip.  If that one cat was a guarantee, it might be enough...  Next week forecast is saying 70s after the weekend cool down.  I have a feeling we may skip fall this year.  If I am shoveling snow before I have a fish fry, I am not going to be happy.

Was the water still pea green when you were out?

With temps FINALLY taking a little slid, I'd say she should square away within the end of next week. Guess it'll be time for me to get that boat rigged for local fishing. Enjoy and stay safe out there.

I buy 5-6 doz minnows and keep them in my garage in a larger tupperware bin.  They stay pretty well when the temps get cooler.  I run an aquarium filter and aerator and feed them goldfish food.  My kids get a kick out of feeding them and have had years where they'll want to put a few in an aquarium.  I had a stickleback in one of my minnow orders.  Pulled him out and put in the aquarium.  Lasted over a year!  RIP Spike.

If there is a gill within 20 yards of a chunk of nightcrawler hitting the water, they will find it...  I have had some really good (limited bluegill) days with crawler chunks.  My largest largemouth out of Arthur was on that chunk of crawler threaded on a 1/32 jighead combo, sort of like a trout magnet head.  It isn't consistent for me, but if they are just sucking on the minnows and not eating them and taking your bobber under, a crawler chunk is usually a good option.  They seem to not mess around like that with the crawler.  Either eat it or don't pay attention to it.

crappiefisher
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Chris, it's too late. Timmy bought the whole shebang.

 Few days ago on way up to Pymy to work on his place he had to go to Ohio. Some guy passed away that made a lure similar to a Lazy Ike. Tim bought all his inventory plus 20,000 beer bobbers. Later that evening he bought a truck load of new Rapalas & Mepps spinners. Another guy passed away from Ellwood City that made Musky lures not long ago and he bought his inventory up also.  Another guy passed away in Ohio that Made the Rattle SNAKIE lures (OHIO STATE Record Smallmouth) caught on a Snakie spoon so he bought everything involved with that outfit a few months ago.
 
 His place near Wilson Launch is zoned for business and has 2 garages but online sales is the way to go these days. 
 
 He called me yesterday and said he just bought another boat with a Merc. 20 h.p. (only a couple hrs. on it) and a bunch of extras included with the sale. Told him it ain't going to my place in Slippery Rock. Well old lady called me and said "it's in the front yard"   And is out buying more more tackle.
 
crappy

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rippinlip
Chris, it's too late. Timmy bought the whole shebang.

I heard that he wants to break down everything and store it in your house too!

So, is it down to O’Donnell’s only at the lake?

Whoever bought Rogers Rifle and Rod got one heck of a deal. Excellent location, two houses a nice storage building and a bunch of land. The price was much lower than I thought it would be. There are some really nice houses in that area.

Mike Rogers is a friend of mine. I was sad when they closed. He was only a few minutes from my house and on the way to the launch. We're running out of places to get minnies. I usually just settle for crawlers which can be bought everywhere and Gulp. I need to start seining again. Sucker minnies are King at Pymie anyways.

Still pea soup.  Water temp ranged from 63-65.  As of Wednesday, I don't think the lake has mixed yet.  I think about 3 weeks behind schedule.  Fish were nowhere to be found in my normal fall locations.  At least the willing ones.  Did see a musky or pike jump fully out of the water chasing a baitfish.  Rarely do I see the whole jump in action, more hear then turn or see out of the corner of my eye.  Also saw a bald eagle and a flock of turkeys going to the water for a drink.  All and all, a nice day to not be working.  A few gills and a 12" or so largemouth self released as I was pulling him over the gunwale.  My father in law got a few gills, small perch and tiny largemouth.  Other than that, slow.  72 next Wednesday.  It is going to go from summer to winter.

crappiefisher
 Tim took the boat out this arthurnoon with his girlfriend. He calls me a hr. or so later and wants me to bring them a large net as quick as possible. I said "ain't happenin' " He replied " I'll give your brother a call and ask him then" 
 
crappy

He should have called my cell. I was there on my Toon.