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I was out there as well. Got skunked on the smelt and doubled down on pike in the am. Only had one run and spit on a big dead golden. It looked like a zoo over by the ramp. Was a beautiful night and day.
This is was my 5th trip on onota over the years have yet to have a good night with the smelt. 2 years ago some older guys left with a 5 gallon bucket full and still ended up with only a handful. Still a great time. Set up right to the side of the pier early knowing guys would be setting up there had the only flags flying till about 10am and took off. Debated on heading across from the ramp usually do good with the tip ups by the house that sticks out a little.
Thats where I was. Dead zone. Everyone got skunked. But that's the way she goes. I probably could of got a couple rats if I downsized bait but I was looking for size.I've probably smelted there 6 or 7 times and only did well once. Probably had half a bucket that night. It's very hit or miss from what I gathered. But I've noticed increased catching around the moon
Wow. I think you're lucky you woke up from that power nap. Thanks for the heads up though. The first item on my list is a battery powered CO detector. Being an overnight newbie, this is my #1 fear.
I use 2. One goes up on the ceiling, the important one goes in a pocket near the floor. Low o2 shut off has confused and killed many fisherman.
I don't blame you Jon especially because the heater isn't the only thing burning constantly in your shanty.