This past week, I ran into an old friend and fishing partner at a local store in Quincy. Charlie Goodwin and I have spent many wonderful hours and days fishing Lake Talquin. There were days when the bass fishermen would be coming in with nothing, when here Charlie and myself would come in with a nice catch of crappie. One day, as we approached the landing, a bass angler said, “Here come the perch jerkers!” From that day, we were known as the “perch jerkers.” Like Charlie, many of the locals have moved away and some have gone on to a place of eternal peace prepared just for fishermen. Thanks Charlie for the memories and for reading my column. Now, let’s talk fishing!
Mother Nature has a way of giving us good days and some that are not so good. This past week provided some of both. Bass fishing remains to be good with limits of 3-6 pounds being reported at both Whippoorwill and Ingram’s Marinas. The bass are really active and should remain so as they move in to spawn. Best Bet is in creeks and coves 3 to 6 feet of water.
Winds have not allowed too much on the lake trolling for crappie, however, good numbers have been reported from night fishing using lights (to attract bait fish) from both docks and boats, using live minnows.
Bream and shellcracker remain slow. Catfishing is still great, using prepared bait. A report came to me this week, 30 plus catfish taken in the dam area, ranging from 1½ to 15 pounds. Now, that’s a nice catch!
The lake level is normal, stained, but clearing, water temperature is 50 degrees. This time of year, we have to expect the winds, but things will get better. If you have a fishing report give me a call at (850) 508-4308.
Until next week, “Tight Lines, Good Fishing!” - Captain D
Mother Nature has a way of giving us good days and some that are not so good. This past week provided some of both. Bass fishing remains to be good with limits of 3-6 pounds being reported at both Whippoorwill and Ingram’s Marinas. The bass are really active and should remain so as they move in to spawn. Best Bet is in creeks and coves 3 to 6 feet of water.
Winds have not allowed too much on the lake trolling for crappie, however, good numbers have been reported from night fishing using lights (to attract bait fish) from both docks and boats, using live minnows.
Bream and shellcracker remain slow. Catfishing is still great, using prepared bait. A report came to me this week, 30 plus catfish taken in the dam area, ranging from 1½ to 15 pounds. Now, that’s a nice catch!
The lake level is normal, stained, but clearing, water temperature is 50 degrees. This time of year, we have to expect the winds, but things will get better. If you have a fishing report give me a call at (850) 508-4308.
Until next week, “Tight Lines, Good Fishing!” - Captain D
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