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Hey guys, my dad just got me some tip ups down from the raftors and was wondering if someone could give me tips on hooks, bait, line and extra tips. How far do u keep the minnows down and how do u hook them?For pike at Silver I spool the tip up with 25lb ice braid with about a 3’ fluorocarbon leader. 12-15lb fluoro. On the end put a quick strike rig. The rig consists of a 8” wire leader with a #6 or #4 single treble hook. I have had good luck with gold shiners but alot of peeps use suckers. Hook them in the back right behind the dorsal fin. Add a split shot just above the wire leader to keep the shiner from swimming too high/fast. I fish mostly the south end. Good to be in the weeds which disappear deeper than about 12’ of water. Don’t be afraid to stay shallow (less than 10’). Position the shiner so it is only a few feet below the ice. Pike cruise atop the weeds. Hope this helps. Good luck!
Handfull of 8-9 inch perch couple 10s. Bigger ones on raps. Couple crappie from same holes. Fun day on the ice.
Today was my second day out on my own and I've been learning a lot thanks to the help of those on this forum. I really appreciate help and advice, and as an experienced open water and fly fisherman, it's a little different to be on this side of the learning curve. I just want to say thanks, particularly to Perch Chacer for helping me to learn the ropes. It made my day a lot better than it would have been otherwise.Got 7 perch today about 9 inches on average. Caught one dink and missed double the amount I landed or more. The biggest lesson I learned today was that setting the hook is a lot different than any other type of fishing and the takes are extremely subtle. Anyhow, my 4 kids loved the fish fry we had. My oldest son is about the pickiest eater you'll ever meet and he asked for seconds.
Looking to head to Silver lake in the am. I haven't been in a few years now. Where can we park and get minnows?
You can get bait at Rob's Sunoco Gas Station on Main Street (Rt 39) Castile, NY they have a tackle / bait shop in the rear. They have spikes, mousees, pike bait - shinners and fat heads minnows. 1-585-493-2810. Open at 7am. Where to park will determine what you want the minnows for. The South end has gills, perch and pike and there is a State launch with a large parking lot and a Kiosk for $6 on Southwest corner. Mack's restaurant parking is free on Southeast corner. You can also reach deep water by walking straight down the lake from either of these access points.
If you want to catch bigger fish then go too conesus or honeyoe lakes. Silver gave up the ghost a long time ago.
Fished Silver today from 8am-5:30pm. The shore ice was still good and solid with no edge water showing. Ice where I fished was measured at 12" a few inches less then last Sat. The surface got a little soft today with the 40's temp, but when I left the temp had dropped and the surface was re-freezing. The bite was tough today, left the lake with (15) 8-9" perch and caught at least another 15 shorts along with some short crappies. Bigger perch are nice, but I'll take 8-9" perch any day. There will be 9-10" perch here next year. Got to fish for these perch with finesse, if you don't they are far and few between.
Looking to fish into the evening at Silver this Saturday - from everything I found on the DEC site it looks like the state launch is open until 11PM. Has anyone had any troubles parking there after dark?
Never seen anyone there .its a kiosk .pay and get a pass