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Title: smelt fishing pointers
Post by: tspace on Feb 14, 2019, 06:28 PM

want to go fish for smelt but never have. i have heard hemlock or canadice is a good place to go but i have never been.  wondering what is a good starting spot and maybe a good bait.

Title: Re: smelt fishing pointers
Post by: adkRoy on Feb 14, 2019, 06:34 PM

I've had great luck with small hali-jigs tipped with spikes.

Title: Re: smelt fishing pointers
Post by: jayy on Feb 14, 2019, 08:02 PM

You can catch them anytime of the day but Its best to fish during the dark with a lantern on the ice.  I have had luck setting up in 30ft of water but I dont think it matters. 

Title: Re: smelt fishing pointers
Post by: icejohn on Feb 14, 2019, 11:55 PM

Went for the first time for smelt a few weeks ago to Canadice....found them after dark stacked up to near bottom of ice....you need light rod 2# line and tiny hooks like #18 or #20...the fish the tree e are quite small but what a treat....I'd like to go back myself if I can talk buddy into it....good luck. Short distance from NE. Boat launch in 25-30 foe.