Author Topic: LAKE GEORGE BS THREAD (Read 1346887 times)

lowaccord66 · « **Reply #9990 on:** Mar 05, 2019, 09:26 PM »

Quote from: SSmokinn SS on Mar 05, 2019, 08:48 PM

The big pike are currently eating. . 10 more days until season closes.

Have done that fishing to an excessive point. Ill get back to it after I jig a massive laker. Not until then.

Terry you are right I know it but I want the easy catching of LG out there. Too much to ask for?

jigshimmer · « **Reply #9991 on:** Mar 05, 2019, 09:37 PM »

To the fellow in the red pick up at Huddle Bay. Thanks for picking up my ice cleat that I had lost and placing it on my pick up. Hope you had a good day. You made a good day better.

SSmokinn SS · « **Reply #9992 on:** Mar 05, 2019, 09:39 PM »

Quote from: lowaccord66 on Mar 05, 2019, 09:26 PM

Have done that fishing to an excessive point. Ill get back to it after I jig a massive laker. Not until then.

Terry you are right I know it but I want the easy catching of LG out there. Too much to ask for?

I haven’t even targeted lakers this year. Kinda moved on from them.

lowaccord66 · « **Reply #9993 on:** Mar 05, 2019, 09:46 PM »

I took a break too and enjoyed it. Now going for that 1 fish and its a challenge....both from an ice safety standpoint and a skunk standpoint!

Fontona19 · « **Reply #9994 on:** Mar 05, 2019, 09:51 PM »

Quote from: lowaccord66 on Mar 05, 2019, 09:26 PM

Have done that fishing to an excessive point. Ill get back to it after I jig a massive laker. Not until then.

Terry you are right I know it but I want the easy catching of LG out there. Too much to ask for?

It might be, if your expectations are too high. Not every lake has the ability to give it up like LG. Does not mean it isn't worth the effort. Not to mention if it is too easy that means everyone can do it, and where is the fun in that.

Elmer Fudd · « **Reply #9995 on:** Mar 06, 2019, 01:46 PM »

I’m currently trying to pull a laker from the queen. I’m off of crown island in 65 fow. Haven’t had a mark. I slammed the perch midday on northwest bay. All went back i rarely keep a fish, so don’t think I’m going to keep your babies. Any special jigs I should be using? I’m using keitech swing impacts right now. The only jig I use during summer all over the state.

wec · « **Reply #9996 on:** Mar 06, 2019, 02:34 PM »

Quote from: Elmer Fudd on Mar 06, 2019, 01:46 PM

I’m currently trying to pull a laker from the queen. I’m off of crown island in 65 fow. Haven’t had a mark. I slammed the perch midday on northwest bay. All went back i rarely keep a fish, so don’t think I’m going to keep your babies. Any special jigs I should be using? I’m using keitech swing impacts right now. The only jig I use during summer all over the state.

#6 white Swedish pimple.

Fishmon · « **Reply #9997 on:** Mar 06, 2019, 02:43 PM »

Quote from: Fontona19 on Mar 05, 2019, 06:24 PM

It happens every year during the doldrums. The second half of the season gets quite a bit more challenging. Change your programs to raise your percentages.

Agree. Was striking out in usual spots with followers and halfhearted strikes and moved to shallower water and they were on fire hitting anything you dropped down. Fish where the bait is!

Chase88 · « **Reply #9998 on:** Mar 06, 2019, 03:44 PM »

Quote from: Elmer Fudd on Mar 06, 2019, 01:46 PM

I’m currently trying to pull a laker from the queen. I’m off of crown island in 65 fow. Haven’t had a mark. I slammed the perch midday on northwest bay. All went back i rarely keep a fish, so don’t think I’m going to keep your babies. Any special jigs I should be using? I’m using keitech swing impacts right now. The only jig I use during summer all over the state.

A lot of lakers this time of year are started to cruise right under the ice. They target smelt and ciscoes from above. If you are not marking any fish try up high... there are a ton of lakers in Lake George and they don't disappear.

pmaloney86 · « **Reply #9999 on:** Mar 06, 2019, 03:48 PM »

Quote from: Chase88 on Mar 06, 2019, 03:44 PM

A lot of lakers this time of year are started to cruise right under the ice. They target smelt and ciscoes from above. If you are not marking any fish try up high... there are a ton of lakers in Lake George and they don't disappear.

Makes sense! I made my second trip last weekend and had a trap setup about 8 feet below the ice and caught a solid laker.

Elmer Fudd · « **Reply #10000 on:** Mar 06, 2019, 04:17 PM »

Thank you y’all for tips I’ll be out again in the A.M. this is my first trip to LG for Hardwater but I’d like to call out the guy who dumped his grill at the Veterans launch today. I’ll pick it up the in morning.

Elmer Fudd · « **Reply #10001 on:** Mar 06, 2019, 04:19 PM »

What are you boys using under tip ups? PM me I’m a catch and release angler.

pieman1998 · « **Reply #10002 on:** Mar 06, 2019, 04:47 PM »

sucker 3" to 10" or shiners

hot tuna · « **Reply #10003 on:** Mar 06, 2019, 04:57 PM »

I like small- med suckers up to about 6".
The go to years ago were large icicles but now they are all tiny so we don't bother with them.
Hunts work okay if they are a decent size.
Large shiners ( not pike bait) is probably the most common used aside from a sucker.

I've had better luck with salmon on hunts , icicles or shiners than suckers

SSmokinn SS · « **Reply #10004 on:** Mar 06, 2019, 05:43 PM »

My 3 biggest LG lakers came on huge icicles (this was 17 years ago) about 20’ down, over 100’ of water.

hot tuna · « **Reply #10005 on:** Mar 06, 2019, 06:22 PM »

Quote from: SSmokinn SS on Mar 06, 2019, 05:43 PM

My 3 biggest LG lakers came on huge icicles (this was 17 years ago) about 20’ down, over 100’ of water.

Gary outdoorsman and Conroy's both used to have nice 3 size icicles many years ago .
I haven't seen a good one in a long while to use for Lakers on a tip up
.

flyfisherman · « **Reply #10006 on:** Mar 07, 2019, 05:47 AM »

I think you missed my point smoking ss. I was just wondering if anyone else fished Hague and if they had the same experience. The last time I fished there in 2014 and we did well. I currently do well at other locations.

SSmokinn SS · « **Reply #10007 on:** Mar 07, 2019, 06:17 AM »

Quote from: flyfisherman on Mar 07, 2019, 05:47 AM

I think you missed my point smoking ss. I was just wondering if anyone else fished Hague and if they had the same experience. The last time I fished there in 2014 and we did well. I currently do well at other locations.

and I think you didnt read the conversation correctly.

Elmer Fudd asked a tip up/ bait question. I replied to him as well as several others.

I went back a few pages and cant even find a comment between me and you.

gitthegaff · « **Reply #10008 on:** Mar 07, 2019, 06:30 AM »

Quote from: hot tuna on Mar 06, 2019, 06:22 PM

Gary outdoorsman and Conroy's both used to have nice 3 size icicles many years ago .
I haven't seen a good one in a long while to use for Lakers on a tip up
.

All the Bait in Lake George And surrounding area comes from the same place, Hog Island in Northern Vt.

lowaccord66 · « **Reply #10009 on:** Mar 07, 2019, 09:38 AM »

Quote from: SSmokinn SS on Mar 06, 2019, 05:43 PM

My 3 biggest LG lakers came on huge icicles (this was 17 years ago) about 20’ down, over 100’ of water.

Time to get relevant. 17 years ago since a big laker? Ouch!

Elmer Fudd · « **Reply #10010 on:** Mar 07, 2019, 10:17 AM »

My first laker through the ice. What a blast that was.

SSmokinn SS · « **Reply #10011 on:** Mar 07, 2019, 10:22 AM »

Quote from: lowaccord66 on Mar 07, 2019, 09:38 AM

Time to get relevant. 17 years ago since a big laker? Ouch!

Yes... and I have only laker fished 4 times since then

. Not really my interest.

WHITETAIL111 · « **Reply #10012 on:** Mar 07, 2019, 10:44 AM »

How thick is the ice now guys...I know it varies. Bringing a buddy and his 9 y.o son up to fish this weekend. To say he is excited is an understatement! The little guy couldn't sleep when I showed him some pictures of the lakers, pike, perch and bass we've caught over the years.
Might take them to Harris...undecided. I know the ice is generally thicker there. How much ice you guys seeing? Thanks for any help you can provide.

wec · « **Reply #10013 on:** Mar 07, 2019, 10:50 AM »

Quote from: WHITETAIL111 on Mar 07, 2019, 10:44 AM

How thick is the ice now guys...I know it varies. Bringing a buddy and his 9 y.o son up to fish this weekend. To say he is excited is an understatement! The little guy couldn't sleep when I showed him some pictures of the lakers, pike, perch and bass we've caught over the years.
Might take them to Harris...undecided. I know the ice is generally thicker there. How much ice you guys seeing? Thanks for any help you can provide.

I was on 10-17 inches Friday and Saturday.