Chaumont bay

[Greenhornet73]

True unless the fish inhales the lure and the teeth are in direct contact with the line.  Nothing worse than seeing eyes glowing at the bottom of the hole and the rod tip snaps up without a lure on the end.  That last 10” of the fight is when line strength really counts.

[setterman01]

I fished out of Long Point again  this evening in a slightly different area. Had a couple on me, but no love.

I'm not going to blame that on the bait shop employees for not telling me exactly where to go though... I don't know exactly what you expect when you ask for advise, but I've never had anyone give me an exact spot. If they did that for everyone there would be 300 guys on the same shoal. The Hardware Store has excellent bait, all the jigs and lures you need to fish the bay, and a friendly staff. What more could you ask for... Greg can't have a 15 minute in depth conversation with everyone that walks in that shop wanting to catch a 12 pound walleye or 100 perch. I guess some people just expect to be spoon fed.

I run 8# seagaur flouro and like it. The walleyes have been picky for me lately, so my suggestion is go as light as you feel comfortable. My other suggestion is to keep your expectations realistic. You're not going to catch a trophy every trip, or every year for that matter - You will, however, have the chance every time you fish Chamount.

[mdm25549]

Well said setterman

[Greenhornet73]

Thanks Setterman, that’s what I was looking for.  I want to at least have a shot at hooking a walleye but didn’t want to overdo or underdo the presentation.  I figure if I’m wasting time not catching many perch I may as well waste that time trying for a walleye.

[Doorman1]

Everyone always says the hardware store is great and will help you out and give you information, and Ive never gotten anything beyond a cold "here is your bait, pay up front" kind of attitude. Not friendly, not helpful.

They post alot of information on FB, but in person Ive never seen anything remarkable in regards to customer service.

Greg is on point with his conditions and bait!  If you want someone to take you to the fish then hire a guide!  Anyone who prints up topographical maps of the lake and circles bad ice spots and directs you to possible honey holes deserves some respect.  I know people who go every year and they got skunked on a three day trip.  It is called fishing.   

[bgaffney]

Friendly and courteous is how I expain my experiance at the hardware store.

[Otto]

Not everyone has the same experience every transaction, so even though you get top notch service every time you go in, not everyone else does.  I don’t need anyone to guide me to fish, I get “fishing”.  It is a great resource and store, but unless you get “Greg” every time, it is not that above and beyond.   I’ll still buy bait there, and still look at the Facebook posts. 

[tj_cubin]

Greg is on point with his conditions and bait!  If you want someone to take you to the fish then hire a guide!  Anyone who prints up topographical maps of the lake and circles bad ice spots and directs you to possible honey holes deserves some respect.  I know people who go every year and they got skunked on a three day trip.  It is called fishing.

I never said i wanted locations from the hardware store. I said in all the times I've been there, "friendly" and "helpful" don't come close to describing their customer service.  Ive been there when theres 10 guys waiting for bait, and I've been there when I'm the only person in the store.

he sells bait and tackle, and puts a map on the counter showing hazardous spots. I'm not knocking him for what he does, he sells stuff, we  buy it. There's nothing wrong with that.  I'm saying i have never seen the friendly helpful attitude that people on the internet claim they receive there. Ive talked to several people who have had the same experience.

[pixleyken]

Well this thread turned into an episode of the Gilmore Girls real quick 🤣

[Greenhornet73]

X2🤐

[Greenhornet73]

I was thinking the fishing must be pretty bad right now

[Schwartzy]

Bash festival. Where’s the love and acceptance.

[Greenhornet73]

Probably a good time to ask....so how’s the fishing been the past couple days?

[eyehi]

Thanks Setterman, that’s what I was looking for.  I want to at least have a shot at hooking a walleye but didn’t want to overdo or underdo the presentation.  I figure if I’m wasting time not catching many perch I may as well waste that time trying for a walleye.

usually if you can find the perch the walleye are not far behind ..... amazing you guys can sit here and bash chaumont hardware like this, we are fortunate to have him there with bait and reports ....

[Radneck]

Fished Monday. Walked out from long point.  Bite was steady.  Most were small. I was switching between red and white spikes.  Seemed to keep them interested. Ice was 12 inches

[Familyfishermen]

Was wondering how the ice is at chaumont bay!!! Couple of buddy's and I want to head there tomorrow!!! Is going off the ramp and to the right b best spot to go where all the shantys are setup!!! Never fished there wanna new place to fish!!!!! Thanks and fish-on!!!!!

[mdm25549]

You can always tell when the fishing is slow haha

[tj_cubin]

Was wondering how the ice is at chaumont bay!!! Couple of buddy's and I want to head there tomorrow!!! Is going off the ramp and to the right b best spot to go where all the shantys are setup!!! Never fished there wanna new place to fish!!!!! Thanks and fish-on!!!!!

Yes, but don't turn right right away off the ramp. You want to go out in to the channel first, then turn right.  Also, much of that shoreline along 3 mile point is the first to start softening during warm temps.

[Greenhornet73]

If I remember correctly from last year the guy at Chaumont Hardware told me there was a shallow rocky point close to shore off to the right where the ice wasn’t good. Had to walk around it 😉

[Familyfishermen]

Thanks tj cubin !!! Are they still running sleds and wheelers rite there!!!!

[BeenPerchin315]

I was actually just out there. Very slow. Gonna get some food and head back out in a bit.  Hit slush in the snow drifts other then that it’s melted down and started crusting over not a bad drag I wouldn’t think just the walk itself be any easier tho.

And we can tell who Greg’s buddies are, cuz y’all took offense when everyone was saying they just didn’t care for the place. I didn’t see anyone really talk down about the place.
So just take it easy and let’s all get along.
Tight lines
Perchin

[reeleyz]

I have only been there once and wouldn’t know Greg if he walked by me.

The person I dealt with gave me solid info on what bait to use, how to rig it, and where the safe ice was. This was a few years ago but the info was spot on.

I can’t even count how many times people have said, call Chaumont Hardware for info...

[BeenPerchin315]

[VDueslerIV]

Wow them looks good eating...don't see to many pictures of the three pack from chaumont..just the monsters. Well done perching.

[BeenPerchin315]

Wow them looks good eating...don't see to many pictures of the three pack from chaumont..just the monsters. Well done perching.

I can’t take all the credit. Bait shop back home with the good bait a buddy gave me a local tip for a good depth. Hooked up with the first within 15min.

[Greenhornet73]

You may have been pointed in the right direction but you were the one that got it done. Congrats! I hope I find just one tomorrow

[Otto]

Nice catch Been Perching!

[BeenPerchin315]

Thanks guys. I would rather the other guys get one before I get another.
Good luck
Tight lines
Perchin

[Greenhornet73]

How thick is the ice and how was the walking?

[pixleyken]

How thick is the ice and how was the walking?

I fished it today, 12+ inches everywhere. Some spots it’s glare ice, some spots it’s six inches of snow, some spots it’s 4 inches of slush. Kind of all over, but it’s solid ice for sure. (At least out to Herrick is)