Author Topic: Lake George perchin' thread (Read 158347 times)

slabcommander · « **Reply #60 on:** Feb 14, 2014, 03:53 PM »

I keep anything big enough to get a nice fillet out of. I think it's a macho thing to have to catch a pail of big perch and say I limited out. But the worst thing is to keep all big females and throw the little ones back, and then to say you are doing the lake a favor by throwing the little ones back is completely backwards. Go fish up north if you want to see the results of low pressure perch and not taking many perch. Huge schools of thousands of dink perch up there. It's unreal. I agree with JJ that taking of smaller fish especially perch/bass is beneficial.

JJ · « **Reply #61 on:** Feb 14, 2014, 04:32 PM »

Quote from: fishyfishes on Feb 14, 2014, 03:42 PM

Out of curiosity, what separates them from natives if their fin isn't clipiped? How can someone tell ? I'm not much of a salmon fisherman.

They are not native to LG and there is very little, if any, natural reproduction; that's why we need the stocking to be successful to have good fishing for them.

Bassman12804 · « **Reply #62 on:** Feb 15, 2014, 08:10 AM »

Want to go perching today, but I also don't really want to trudge through all the snow... decisions, decisions...

hunt4perch · « **Reply #63 on:** Feb 15, 2014, 11:13 AM »

Any word on how the perch are hitting and the conditions for a 4 wheeler?

reddog11 · « **Reply #64 on:** Feb 15, 2014, 12:50 PM »

Hope to get out Wednesday. 50 perch, please. Thank you.

5watchman5 · « **Reply #65 on:** Feb 15, 2014, 02:26 PM »

I usually keep only decent sized Perch and throw back a ton of fish most people would keep. However, after hearing what I'm hearing this year I'm thinking it might not be a bad idea if everyone started keeping their first 50 within reason. We had a farm pond years ago with bullhead in it. Problem was they were all 4 or 5 inches because there were so many of them.

bigfish1212 · « **Reply #66 on:** Feb 15, 2014, 03:03 PM »

Yeah I do the same as some are suggesting I figure out the size I am going to keep once I figure out the general size they are going to be for the day. I think 7-8 inches is as small as I like to keep them though anything under 7 and I just don't think you get enough off of them.

aj454 · « **Reply #67 on:** Feb 15, 2014, 04:49 PM »

This is some good stuff. Can't believe how this thread is taking off. Thinking about going out tomorrow but definitely going Monday. Give it time to settle down some. Gonna be on the quad.

bwlin13 · « **Reply #68 on:** Feb 15, 2014, 05:36 PM »

Quote from: aj454 on Feb 15, 2014, 04:49 PM

This is some good stuff. Can't believe how this thread is taking off. Thinking about going out tomorrow but definitely going Monday. Give it time to settle down some. Gonna be on the quad.

it was rough walking out there today even the wheelers were having issue bite was slowest of year for me today

aj454 · « **Reply #69 on:** Feb 15, 2014, 06:11 PM »

Too late, Wheeler is on the truck. Goin to harris or vets.

perchslappinmy · « **Reply #70 on:** Feb 15, 2014, 06:16 PM »

Very tough going today with the wheelers. Watch out for those wet looking areas...a lot of slop in places. Worst day I've had in years for the perch...even the GPS didn't help. Caught a 24.5" laker lost one a little bigger at the hole and a buddy and I each caught a short. I feel sorry for anyone walking out there...just walking from hole to hole was a workout. An immediate trip to the car wash to get the slush off the wheeler is a must.

bwlin13 · « **Reply #71 on:** Feb 15, 2014, 07:02 PM »

yea i walked out of huddle made it about 1 1/2 miles no trails what so ever

Fidlerontheice · « **Reply #72 on:** Feb 15, 2014, 08:37 PM »

Went out of bixby could only get a decent bite on shrimp imitation baits. Did decent 18 keeper perch. Broke trail towards recluse islands

TC5 · « **Reply #73 on:** Feb 16, 2014, 04:51 PM »

what happened to you perchin guys.

ice88 · « **Reply #74 on:** Feb 17, 2014, 03:00 AM »

Quote from: perchslappinmy on Feb 15, 2014, 06:16 PM

Very tough going today with the wheelers. Watch out for those wet looking areas...a lot of slop in places. Worst day I've had in years for the perch...even the GPS didn't help. Caught a 24.5" laker lost one a little bigger at the hole and a buddy and I each caught a short. I feel sorry for anyone walking out there...just walking from hole to hole was a workout. An immediate trip to the car wash to get the slush off the wheeler is a must.

yes it was and the fishing suckered but did have fun landing the laker lol

aj454 · « **Reply #75 on:** Feb 17, 2014, 03:19 AM »

Went to vets yesterday lookin for perch. Won't post the laker pics here there on the LG BS thread. First drop one hit the perch rig. Game on. Looking for perch again today.

boatman · « **Reply #76 on:** Feb 17, 2014, 07:41 AM »

Ok 4 pages of perchin posts without 1 picture of a perch?

Maybe you all should rename this the Lake George BS perchin thread.

Just messing with ya, lets see some pictures.

IcefisherSteve · « **Reply #77 on:** Feb 17, 2014, 11:46 AM »

Quote from: boatman on Feb 17, 2014, 07:41 AM

Ok 4 pages of perchin posts without 1 picture of a perch? Maybe you all should rename this the Lake George BS perchin thread. Just messing with ya, lets see some pictures.

Did real good on LG the other day. Almost every perch we caught were keepers 10"+. Caught fish all day but only kept enough for a meal or 2.

Dr. Honk · « **Reply #78 on:** Feb 17, 2014, 11:53 AM »

Quote from: IcefisherSteve on Feb 17, 2014, 11:46 AM

Did real good on LG the other day. Almost every perch we caught were keepers 10"+. Caught fish all day but only kept enough for a meal or 2.

That one on the top left only looks like a 9 1/2 incher

. Thanks for bringing over the filets the other day. They were excellent.
I hope to be getting on the ice by the end of February or first week in March. Surgery sucks.

IcefisherSteve · « **Reply #79 on:** Feb 17, 2014, 11:57 AM »

Quote from: Dr. Honk on Feb 17, 2014, 11:53 AM

That one on the top left only looks like a 9 1/2 incher . Thanks for bringing over the filets the other day. They were excellent.
I hope to be getting on the ice by the end of February or first week in March. Surgery sucks.

No problem Don. I would of felt guilty feeding my fat face with filets while you were stuck inside recovering.

boatman · « **Reply #80 on:** Feb 17, 2014, 02:48 PM »

Dang Steve that looks like a feast.

Nice job. Now I am thinking of driving up, perch is what I fish for. Been to the lake many times but only in the summer, as My sister and husband own Cleverdale country store. Always wanted to come up in the winter.

ice tripper · « **Reply #81 on:** Feb 17, 2014, 03:54 PM »

Nice little feast ya got their Steve.mmmm yummy

ice tripper · « **Reply #82 on:** Feb 17, 2014, 04:31 PM »

Went out of MDB this morning with my 15yr old nephew Nathan in search of perch.Here is his very 1st Perch of the morning and his total haul for the day.

.He is now addicted to ice fishing.Tomorrow im gonna teach him how to fish for lakers.Beautiful day today and great memories.

boatman · « **Reply #83 on:** Feb 17, 2014, 04:39 PM »

That's great. I am sure he will love pulling something big through the ice.

Raquettedacker · « **Reply #84 on:** Feb 17, 2014, 04:42 PM »

Nice job getting him out there... Looks like a fun day...

Jazzangler442 · « **Reply #85 on:** Feb 17, 2014, 04:49 PM »

Good Job...I hope he had a chance to taste them!

ice tripper · « **Reply #86 on:** Feb 17, 2014, 04:59 PM »

Quote from: Jazzangler442 on Feb 17, 2014, 04:49 PM

Good Job...I hope he had a chance to taste them!

He just got done eating them All.

aj454 · « **Reply #87 on:** Feb 17, 2014, 05:23 PM »

wow

Went out today and moved 8 or 9 times, got 2 dinks. o well

mikerudy · « **Reply #88 on:** Feb 17, 2014, 05:24 PM »

Looks like he is a quick learner, glad he had a great day!

Mike

ice tripper · « **Reply #89 on:** Feb 17, 2014, 05:31 PM »

Last time I had him out was 6years ago when he was 9 and all he caught was smelt.these were the first perch he has ever caught.yes he is a fast learner.

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Author Topic: Lake George perchin' thread (Read 158347 times)

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