Author Topic: sodus bay perch (Read 25665 times)

ugglystick101 · « **Reply #150 on:** Jan 23, 2014, 04:46 PM »

Quote from: hinkydo on Jan 22, 2014, 02:48 PM

Most of the perch I've caught and cleaned, this year through the ice, are full of gobies.
There's tons out in the lake and they don't have to move into the bay to feed like they use to.
My opinion.

hinkydo

my opinion is the same they have no reason to leave the lake because off the gobies

slobs_only · « **Reply #151 on:** Jan 23, 2014, 05:24 PM »

Doubt the gobies are the cause. They have been heavy for years now and it seems, if anything, they have already peaked in population and leveled off.

conesusguy · « **Reply #152 on:** Jan 23, 2014, 05:36 PM »

Quote from: slobs_only on Jan 23, 2014, 05:24 PM

Doubt the gobies are the cause. They have been heavy for years now and it seems, if anything, they have already peaked in population and leveled off.

Have you seen any net surveys or data that lends itself to that kind of theory?

slobs_only · « **Reply #153 on:** Jan 23, 2014, 06:13 PM »

No data to support it. That is why I say, "it seems".

ESKIMOAUGER · « **Reply #154 on:** Jan 23, 2014, 06:17 PM »

its not just sodus ...basically every bay off ontario...gobe.shad.we ather.fluxuation...the yll be in ........

jperch · « **Reply #155 on:** Jan 23, 2014, 06:29 PM »

Quote from: conesusguy on Jan 23, 2014, 05:36 PM

Have you seen any net surveys or data that lends itself to that kind of theory?

We snorkel and scuba dive in the St. Lawrence. In that area we are seeing significantly fewer gobies than 3 or 4 years ago. Back then most horizontal surfaces were carpeted with gobies. They are still abundant, but fewer. I think it may have taken a few years for other fish to learn that gobies make a nice snack. That's just a theory, of course. The gobies we see are always laying on the bottom, over hard surfaces or zebra mussels. jperch

Lunkerbass21 · « **Reply #156 on:** Jan 23, 2014, 07:57 PM »

Well I'm going to be spending three strait day there this weekend so let's pray millions of them decide to rush in starting at about 7 am tomorrow.

perchking83 · « **Reply #157 on:** Jan 23, 2014, 10:19 PM »

I would definately agree that the fishing has been different the last 2 yrs from years past but its not because the perch arent down there. Fished with a fella last weekend that had a camera and he continuously saw fish down there all day he just couldget get them to bite. I have a flasher and there are numerous times throughout the day where the perch are stacked up sold 5-6 feet off the bottom. I think its just all part of the cycle. Lures i crushed the perch on 3-4 years ago arent working as well and you gotta find other stuff that works and switch up your technique. Once you figure out what they want hold on because the pigs are down there and willing to bite. Sometimes using a smaller lure doesnt mean your going to catch smaller fish, sometimes the bigger fish want a smaller sized lure.
Just my 2 cents. Goodluck!

dfgtye · « **Reply #158 on:** Jan 24, 2014, 09:12 PM »

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dfgtye · « **Reply #159 on:** Jan 24, 2014, 09:16 PM »

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dfgtye · « **Reply #160 on:** Jan 24, 2014, 09:17 PM »

Baberuth · « **Reply #161 on:** Jan 25, 2014, 11:58 AM »

First post. I was at Sodus last weekend north east of Eagle Island. There was a line of fisherman which looked like they must be regulars. There were perch caught by most everyone. Most are small, but some guys had 10-15 nice perch. I was just east of the line of fisherman with 15 tip ups out. We got 2 Northerns about 31". They were full of 4" shiners (10 shiners and 4 minnows in one)and a few fat head minnows, but no perch. Does this mean they don't fancy perch? The 3 of us also caught a few nice perch, but not like the guys in the line I mentioned. The ice is 8". The bait at the local shop is small. I think larger bait will do better for the pike.
Thankful to be a member. Best to all.
Baberuth

jonny boy · « **Reply #162 on:** Jan 25, 2014, 06:12 PM »

baberruth, welcome to is. hang on for a good ride.

GENESEEJOHN · « **Reply #163 on:** Jan 29, 2014, 07:17 PM »

I am amazed with how many people have responded to this post that I posted last year . I'm glad that I posted it and thank you to all that have provided great information .

TeeBugg · « **Reply #164 on:** Jan 29, 2014, 08:12 PM »

Heading out saturday morning for a few hours. But totally lost on where to go. Loop? Spiegel? Leroy or eagle?

Guess we will just figure on throwing areas in a hat and hope for the best.

TheManInBlack · « **Reply #165 on:** Jan 29, 2014, 08:14 PM »

I might try to get out Friday, and try fishing the East Side for the first time. It sounds like Eagle and Leroy are good places to try for a mixed bag of perch and pike (set up flags for pike and jig for perch). Is that right? Is Connelly's Cove the best place to park for access there, or are there other options. If I make it out there, I'll be sure to post back our results!

Thanks

TeeBugg · « **Reply #166 on:** Jan 30, 2014, 07:01 PM »

Hoping to find the perch saturday...any tips or tricks lol. Other than move move move haha!

Timber · « **Reply #167 on:** Jan 30, 2014, 07:12 PM »

I haven't made it to Sodus yet but the report of there being 8" of ice seems a bit shy .

With all this artic cold that's it ?

Seems like it should be pushing a foot or better by now .

TeeBugg · « **Reply #168 on:** Jan 30, 2014, 07:14 PM »

Ive heard anywhere from 8" to 12" depending on where you go.

keukaperch · « **Reply #169 on:** Feb 13, 2014, 02:24 PM »

How's the bite off of maiden lane, drove up today to check out parking and saw a dozen guys or so off there... hoping to access bay from there Saturday for my first time... the drag from third creek looks unbearable

Finders Keepers · « **Reply #170 on:** Feb 13, 2014, 03:48 PM »

Had 14-16" off the coal trussle last weekend. Saw some nice perch brought into Bay Bridge Tackle this afternoon when I was dropping off IPA fliers for next week's tournament. For large shiners, hit up Davenport's on the east side of the bay bridge - they have a ton of large shiners right now!! Don't be affraid to try running some of the smaller shiners on your tip-ups for the larger perch - all of my largest perch from Sodus have come on small shiners on the tip-ups.

ChiefCatchemall · « **Reply #171 on:** Feb 13, 2014, 04:04 PM »

Can't wait for the tourney!

Finders Keepers · « **Reply #172 on:** Feb 13, 2014, 04:07 PM »

I hope the bite turns on for it! Would be great to see lots of slob perch and some monster pike weighed in!! The largest fish in the Lunker Pool will be mounted by Streeter's Taxidermy too!

ESKIMOAUGER · « **Reply #173 on:** Feb 13, 2014, 05:07 PM »

whens the tournement???7

Finders Keepers · « **Reply #174 on:** Feb 13, 2014, 05:09 PM »

22nd & 23rd on Sodus Bay - www.NYSiceproam.com for more information.

ESKIMOAUGER · « **Reply #175 on:** Feb 13, 2014, 05:10 PM »

thank you

1beaver · « **Reply #176 on:** Feb 13, 2014, 05:48 PM »

can,t wait sounds like a good time....

partyshanty · « **Reply #177 on:** Feb 14, 2014, 10:23 AM »

Buddy just got our room reserved for the tourney. Cant wait, never fished there before. Can anyone tell me where I can get lake contour map for Sodus? Ive tried the dec site and a few others but cant get a good map

Any help would be great

tigerwoodsmuskie · « **Reply #178 on:** Feb 14, 2014, 10:36 AM »

Navionics if you have a smart phone. $ 9.99

perch-hound · « **Reply #179 on:** Feb 14, 2014, 10:45 AM »

Anybody know how much snow is on top? nothing posted recently.

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