Author Topic: Mashapaug (Read 5483 times)

water driller · « **on:** Dec 29, 2017, 07:05 AM »

Has anyone done any fishing on Mashapaug yet, just curious about conditions?

Matte714 · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 29, 2017, 07:42 AM »

Yes, two weeks ago i was on 3in in the launch area. Im sure its fine by now

JimG2 · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 29, 2017, 07:57 AM »

Looking forward to heading up there myself. Had fun there last year with MRowinsky, but he bugged out for Florida last summer. So when you see his smitty sled out there, it's ME.

hardfloor · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 29, 2017, 07:58 AM »

Fished Mash Tues, and Wed out past the launch and had 3-4 inches. There was open water in front of the second island and at the far left cove but that locked up Tues night. You should see the new ice without snow cover there. It should be a go this weekend just about everywhere.

water driller · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 29, 2017, 12:37 PM »

Thanks everyone. We will be out there first thing tomorrow morning!

noideer · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 29, 2017, 05:01 PM »

What's up JimmyG. Are you heading out to Mashapaug tomorrow? Ken

JimG2 · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 29, 2017, 05:04 PM »

I am Ken.....look for the POS GMC Envoy with the front bumper held on by zip ties...LOL. I'll have the light blue sled that I got from Mike R. I don't think Wil is coming, something about a party and drinking tonight....LOL

JimG2 · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 29, 2017, 05:16 PM »

Dumb question..... how are we abbreviating Mashapaug? The Mash, or The Paug.....?

hardfloor · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 29, 2017, 10:07 PM »

Mash! Paug sound weird, almost like Patchaug.

JimG2 · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 30, 2017, 06:52 AM »

my weather app says it's 2 degrees in Union......TWO degrees..... Ken, not sure if I'm making the hour drive..... might check the ice at Batterson..... 2 miles to the boat launch, but the walleyes are probably at the dam end.... still less than a 10 minute drive, except for the drive to TAGS

NECTfisherman0227 · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 30, 2017, 06:40 PM »

Anybody end up getting out on Mashapaug today? Curious on conditions

water driller · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 31, 2017, 05:34 AM »

We went yesterday, there was 6" of ice no problem. We had a pretty decent day.

octanehi5 · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 01, 2018, 07:00 AM »

A few of us grumpy old men are heading there weds afternoon fishing into the night abyss,You a welcome to come join us

NECTfisherman0227 · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 01, 2018, 08:07 AM »

I will most likely be out there as well. Looks to be the nicest overnight forecast of the week

octanehi5 · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 01, 2018, 11:54 AM »

thats one of the reasons we picked weds.

NECTfisherman0227 · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 01, 2018, 12:37 PM »

Well maybe we'll see you out there. My name is Spencer. I'll be in a red Eskimo shanty.

octanehi5 · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 01, 2018, 03:39 PM »

we will get there around 3pm

imsafanct · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 03, 2018, 05:42 AM »

Good luck out there today gents. I tried to get the day off to join you but wasn't able to. Enjoy!

-Eric

octanehi5 · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 03, 2018, 07:21 AM »

Hopefully with this storm coming the bite will be on

bugchazer · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 03, 2018, 08:54 AM »

Heard from tuna king , he will be there tonight and will stop in to say hi.

Ravo Himself · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 03, 2018, 10:55 AM »

Where abouts are you guys gonna set up? Might have to grab my stuff and run up there after work

octanehi5 · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 04, 2018, 05:49 AM »

The Mash gave up some gold 11.35 lb Walleye, My heaviest Walleye ever, A New mount for the wall

imsafanct · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 04, 2018, 06:47 AM »

That is encouraging. Very well done!

-Eric

thndrvlly · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 04, 2018, 09:13 AM »

nice, lv Mash, that is a great catch congrats

THE JIGGER · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 04, 2018, 10:18 AM »

That's how you do it.Congrats excellent fish for sure.

wastingtime12 · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 04, 2018, 10:50 AM »

That's an awesome fish! Congrats

imsafanct · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 04, 2018, 11:19 AM »

I have yet to catch a walleye and I'd like to get one through the ice this year. I ordinarily try for them using fatheads, medium shiners and or 4-5" suckers under a Heritage Laker. While I wait for a flag I jig using either a Jigging Rap or a spoon tipped with spikes or a minnow head. I've gotten some nice perch this way but no eyes. Am I on the right track here? Thanks guys.

-Eric

eiderz · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 04, 2018, 11:40 AM »

Quote from: imsafanct on Jan 04, 2018, 11:19 AM

I have yet to catch a walleye and I'd like to get one through the ice this year. I ordinarily try for them using fatheads, medium shiners and or 4-5" suckers under a Heritage Laker. While I wait for a flag I jig using either a Jigging Rap or a spoon tipped with spikes or a minnow head. I've gotten some nice perch this way but no eyes. Am I on the right track here? Thanks guys.

-Eric

Pretty much the right idea. Evening into dark or reverse in the morning are good times, tipup bait a foot or so off bottom. Try a 10-15' dropoff before dark, move into 2-5' after dark. Get tipup lights if you don't have them so you don't need to shine a light. Keep the noise down, they can be spooky.

For jigging, try deeper and jig aggressively. They can move when they want. Don't jig less than 4-5' above the bottom, they'll come up to bite. Tip the jig with a shiner head for smell. Play a little keep away, they like that.

imsafanct · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 04, 2018, 11:46 AM »

Thank you sir. I figured I was on the right track. I simply need to change the time of day I'm out there.

-Eric

octanehi5 · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 04, 2018, 12:14 PM »

Most of are so called walleye lakes fish better at sunset through into the night, set up 20' to 3' twenty will be the earlyest bite then they come shallow as it gets dark. Hang your baits about 18 to 24"off the bottom Walleyes will come up after food they do not go down and be vewy vewy quiet sit a good distance from your tip ups

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Author Topic: Mashapaug (Read 5483 times)