Terry Dodge Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 I Talked With Paul T. today on the telly-phone, and he said...... "Now that the polar vortex has moved into the area, smallmouth fishing is done for the year." Just thought some of you might like to know so you can get on with your holiday shopping, family events, watching football (Da Bears don't count), fly tying and cookie baking, and other such things. Jude - You may commence your knitting. Keep warm Everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotth Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 I believe Norm may have to disagree that fishing is over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted November 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 Our waters here in the NW Region are much colder than any of the other water ways in the state. Smallmouth fishing is over for the NW Region. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Durham Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 Terry, don't forget the fnf! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted November 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 Terry, don't forget the fnf! Doesn't work in this area. Water is way too cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 I think Paul and Terry are cleverly announcing an end to the fishing up that way because the "bite" is really on....... and they don't want us all stampeding up there in search of Brutus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted November 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Pay no attention to the above post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Trybul Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Knock yourselves out guys. The water temp gage on the Rock in Byron reads a crisp 36 degrees. The air temp isn't going to even get above freezing until next Saturday. River bass fishing is over for me. I think there are still opportunities for pike, walleye , trout and you can try that ice fishing thing pretty soon. I will patiently wait for 45 degree water temps for my pursuit for river bronze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted November 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 See! I told you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 See! I told you. Yea, right, I hear you ....... Wink Wink ; ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rich mc Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 a pond that john, craig and spiz fished last Monday is now ice covered. craig led the way with stike indicators and his wee willie wiggler fly . rich mc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm M Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Shoot I took Dale Bowman from the Sun Times out some years back, got him a smallmouth on a crankbait in 33 degree water. Myself, Phil, Kamala, Josh McDermott, Butch Ward [rest his soul] are among those that would disagree with it being over in low 30 water temps . Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 That's it Norm, you're on double secret probation ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm M Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 does that mean my wife really can have me committed ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev-mo Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Supposed to warm up and possibly rain some this weekend. Almost 50 on Sunday if the forecast holds... I would think that should get some fish of the smallmouth variety biting on any of the regions rivers provided conditions don't go to the extreme of too much rain etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm M Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 only thing too much rain does is to redefine the locations and techniques you need to be successful . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Trybul Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 Shoot I took Dale Bowman from the Sun Times out some years back, got him a smallmouth on a crankbait in 33 degree water. Myself, Phil, Kamala, Josh McDermott, Butch Ward [rest his soul] are among those that would disagree with it being over in low 30 water temps . Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor ? I'm pretty sure Japan bombed pearl harbor and then it was pretty much over after we dropped some nukes on them. I'm also pretty sure the smallmouth won't bite in the NW region when the water drops down to 33 degrees. Anything is possible and every river system is different but I am going to spend my time on other persuits. I would love to see some pictures of smallmouth with snow in the background or ice chunks floating down the river. I have some in my archive but they are from powerton lake or other warmer water discharge area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dodge Posted November 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 I shall not cast another line until Paul gives the go ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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