Maumee Updates

[gOmerfuDD101]

Howdy the river run is upon us:) , went and fished my favorite high water spot today with water temp almost 42 figured wet the line fished 4 hrs hooked 5 fish landed 1 sucker, 1 was a wally seen him used 3/4oz with heads so 1oz river was dropping hooked most of fish in last hour talked to 5 guys that didnt even have the luck i did. figured i could keep posting updates since i fish river heavy till jiggin time try again tue or wendsday post then.

[trekker]

Slow down. We can't understand you.

[gOmerfuDD101]

that gives you an idea of the river conditions, cant do any thing from behind a computer so why slow down unless ur a typing angler fishing for p's and q's

[CritterGitter]

This is a good source for information as well!

http://www.maumeetackle.net/id23.htm

:coolgleamA:

Kyle

[Redhunter1012]

Kinda sucks so far. Usually I'm one of the 1st die hards trying it. Not this year. I'll be waiting to see what the forecasted rain brings us.

[CritterGitter]

Seems spring is reluctant to break this year. I am gonna blame it on the stupid groundhog! lol

:D

Kyle

[gOmerfuDD101]

This rain should bring some fish into the river by friday, its gonna be a roaring:) have to pour some 1ozers fish friday if its even fishable then give a report

[Redhunter1012]

This rain should bring some fish into the river by friday, its gonna be a roaring:) have to pour some 1ozers fish friday if its even fishable then give a report

1 ouncers! WOW! Have you tried using floaters yet? They are definately the way to go now. Way more hookups than lead. Pretty easy to get setup and use.

[gOmerfuDD101]

yea the floaters are great a little later in the run and almost say 90% + of ur fish with floaters are legal rather then lead heads 90% + snagged i personally catch 3 times the fish with lead heads but not many keepers just for fun and alot cheaper being i pour my own, PM me redhunter i go back to work first of april so gonna be hittin it hard till then, maybe meet up and fish for a day

[swantucky]

yea the floaters are great a little later in the run and almost say 90% + of ur fish with floaters are legal rather then lead heads 90% + snagged i personally catch 3 times the fish with lead heads but not many keepers just for fun and alot cheaper being i pour my own, PM me redhunter i go back to work first of april so gonna be hittin it hard till then, maybe meet up and fish for a day

If I understand your post right you are saying 90% of the fish you hook on floaters are legal and 90% of the fish you hook on leadheads are snagged. Then go on to say you "catch" 3 times the fish on leadheads. A snagged fish is not caught its snagged.

I hate to be judgemental but if I read your post right you are a guy who gives the run a bad name. You snag them "just for fun"?? Now I see why the guy in the other thread called the run a "conservation nightmare".

[Azzy]

If I understand your post right you are saying 90% of the fish you hook on floaters are legal and 90% of the fish you hook on leadheads are snagged. Then go on to say you "catch" 3 times the fish on leadheads. A snagged fish is not caught its snagged.

I hate to be judgemental but if I read your post right you are a guy who gives the run a bad name. You snag them "just for fun"?? Now I see why the guy in the other thread called the run a "conservation nightmare".

Yes. I believe that is exactly what he is referring. Uh oh. :16suspect1:

[Gern186]

I quit using leadheads several years ago when floaters came about. I would say that 90% of fish are snagged with leadheads, until later in April when they get hungry after the spawn, then they will hit everything. If you just want to snag some fish for fun, there are plenty of carp and suckers to hook into with leadheads other places than the walleye spawning grounds.

[stumphole]

So....I wonder if he Hog Hunts in Vinton County too? :yikes::biggrin:

[deerhunt45]

If I understand your post right you are saying 90% of the fish you hook on floaters are legal and 90% of the fish you hook on leadheads are snagged. Then go on to say you "catch" 3 times the fish on leadheads. A snagged fish is not caught its snagged.

I hate to be judgemental but if I read your post right you are a guy who gives the run a bad name. You snag them "just for fun"?? Now I see why the guy in the other thread called the run a "conservation nightmare".

I read the post twice stumpy, that's what he said...hmmm :16suspect1:

[gOmerfuDD101]

yea it was not read wrong I SNAG WALLEYES FOR FUN any one who fishes the river snagges fish no way around it if you dont want to snag them dont fish for them see how a bobber and a minnow works out for you maybe u wont snag any

[Azzy]

yea it was not read wrong I SNAG WALLEYES FOR FUN any one who fishes the river snagges fish no way around it if you dont want to snag them dont fish for them see how a bobber and a minnow works out for you maybe u wont snag any

That's very sad.

[jhammer]

Here we go again........:whistle:

[swantucky]

yea it was not read wrong I SNAG WALLEYES FOR FUN any one who fishes the river snagges fish no way around it if you dont want to snag them dont fish for them see how a bobber and a minnow works out for you maybe u wont snag any

An incidental snagged fish is going to happen. A guy who does it on purpose is a loser. We have ways of dealing with guys like that. Some guys who fish the run are sportsman and treat the fish with some respect, snaggers don't get the same courtesy. Hopefully I'll see some snaggers down there agian this year!! The last bunch of poachers I ran across lost their fishing and hunting privledges for 5 years. Good luck this year:bouncy: :coolgleamA: :bouncy:

[jbrown]

yea it was not read wrong I SNAG WALLEYES FOR FUN any one who fishes the river snagges fish no way around it if you dont want to snag them dont fish for them see how a bobber and a minnow works out for you maybe u wont snag any

I think that there is a way around it and that is not to jig the leadhead so hard... I catch plenty of fish just bouncing the jig along the bottom, not yanking up on it. I've been fishing the Sandusky River run for about 10 yrs now and can honestly say that I have NEVER snagged a walleye. The fish may not be as thick in the sandusky as they are in the maumee, but still. Seeing guys snag walleyes, or trying to snag walleyes makes me sick and is the biggest reason that I only fish there on weekdays. Snaggers definately make the moral fishermen look bad. Accidents do happen, but how can you say you really do snag walleyes for fun??? That's just wrong dude.

[Azzy]

Isn't snagging fish for fun kinda like shooting at deer with a .22 to slow it down long enough just so you can pet the antlers?

[gOmerfuDD101]

ok there swan man why dont u bring the DNR down and watch me all fu$king day there isnt a dam thing illegal about what i do, shove that poacher **** right up ur a$$ im gonna snag snag snag my way all over that river starting thursday ill give lessons bring ur own #2 round bend Trebles and 1oz bell sinker maybe u can catch one of them tagged walleye with my 1oz with salt pepper tail burried in its side:rant:

[gOmerfuDD101]

an azzy if ur good at snaggin them like my self when u bump a fish u cant tell whether its biting or the jig hitting it in the side u dont have to rip on the road u guys must not get out much,mostly keyboarding anglers on this page i see you how u guys work report off maumee bait and tackles site then repost. im gonna snag a **** tone on friday.

[Azzy]

an azzy if ur good at snaggin them like my self when u bump a fish u cant tell whether its biting or the jig hitting it in the side u dont have to rip on the road u guys must not get out much,mostly keyboarding anglers on this page i see you how u guys work report off maumee bait and tackles site then repost. im gonna snag a **** tone on friday.

You're nothing but a disrespectful punk and a horrible example of a sportsman. Your name serves you well, Gomer.

Apparently, you don't know Swantucky very well. I think what you need to do is hook up with Swantucky and do some fishing. You guys need a meeting. My guess is that you wouldn't be bragging so much after that.

Good luck, sport.

PS: Go back to school and get your GED. Continuing to snag fish doesn't appear to be making you any smarter.

[stumphole]

I'm not sure...but I think he may have bit off more than he can chew :irked: Swanny does have a reputation...

[Azzy]

I'm not sure...but I think he may have bit off more than he can chew :irked: Swanny does have a reputation...

Swanny will find him one way or another. He doesn't take too kindly to guys screwing with one of his passions.

[Azzy]

I'm not sure...but I think he may have bit off more than he can chew :irked: Swanny does have a reputation...

The thing is, he's had the internet tough guys call him out before and he has always obliged with a meeting if they so wish. I wonder how this one will turn out?? My guess is that Gomer don't show. And if he does, when he sees Swanny, he'll backpedal and say all sorts of I'm sorrys. :D

Swanny backs his **** up.

[swantucky]

ok there swan man why dont u bring the DNR down and watch me all fu$king day there isnt a dam thing illegal about what i do, shove that poacher **** right up ur a$$ im gonna snag snag snag my way all over that river starting thursday ill give lessons bring ur own #2 round bend Trebles and 1oz bell sinker maybe u can catch one of them tagged walleye with my 1oz with salt pepper tail burried in its side:rant:

O.K. so you snag fish but supposedly don't keep them, guess there is nothing illegal about that. Pretty much still makes you a disrespectful lowlife. Did your parents raise you to be so disrespectful to our resources or did you learn that all on your own?? You really should be ashamed of yourself, you thinking what you do down there is o.k. speaks volumes about what kind of person you are.

I doubt I need any lessons from a snagger, I have seen plenty of you jackholes down there to know how its done. Maybe YOU could learn a thing or two by watching the legal guys fish.

[stumphole]

Perhaps he should just back off and go away....I'm guessin he ain't keepin the snagged fish....might want to rethink your methods dude...not much of a sportsman if you're seriously snaggin for the fun of it...:(

[swantucky]

an azzy if ur good at snaggin them like my self when u bump a fish u cant tell whether its biting or the jig hitting it in the side u dont have to rip on the road u guys must not get out much,mostly keyboarding anglers on this page i see you how u guys work report off maumee bait and tackles site then repost. im gonna snag a **** tone on friday.

Believe me I fish plenty and really don't take too much stock in Gary's reports. I am not sure why I am wasting my time replying to this drivel you are posting.

[MagnumMudMan]

ok there swan man why dont u bring the DNR down and watch me all fu$king day there isnt a dam thing illegal about what i do, shove that poacher **** right up ur a$$ im gonna snag snag snag my way all over that river starting thursday ill give lessons bring ur own #2 round bend Trebles and 1oz bell sinker maybe u can catch one of them tagged walleye with my 1oz with salt pepper tail burried in its side:rant:

That has to be some of the most worthless example of poor sportsmanship that I have ever read. What high school did you attend (notice that I didn't say graduate)? Apparently you failed English 101. Jackoffs like you are the reason I quit going to the river. Have fun meeting up with Swantucky. You may want to leave your waders in your Geo Metro and wear your running shoes instead.

[Gern186]

Gomer,

Spend a little extra money on some floaters and you will get plenty of hookups, while at the same time be able to keep a few legal fish.

[quietstorm]

Just a thought....but if your down at the river (Maumee that is) and your fishing your 1oz lead with a #2 Treble....and the DNR comes down and sees you snag a fish and let it go....I believe your still going to be considered to be poaching even though you didnt keep the fish. Because as far as I know your not allowed to use treble hooks on the maumee river until well after the walleye run is over. The Sandusky river....I cant comment on that as I dont fish that body of water and are unfamiliar with the regs of it. .... again just a thought....but I'll have DNR's # programmed into my phone just in case I happen to see someone using a treble hook. And I always have my camera on me because I typically only keep one or two and C&R the rest. If I want walleye fillets after the run... I'll settle for saugeye and get em from Archbold Res. Easy pickings there!

[Redhunter1012]

Gomer, I met you and talked to you one day for awhile, and you seemed like a decent outdoorsman. Actually using floaters down there is the way to go. You get a ton of hookups (Mostly legal). I'll bet if you used floaters you'll get more legal hookups than if you were trying to snag them with a leadhead. The only difference is the floaters do cost a little. Swantucky and most of us that fish down there are very good at what we do. Calling Swantucky out on here is crazy. Please tell me you don't intentionally try to snag walleye just for fun. Granted, just feeling one on your rod is a blast, even if it is snagged, but I'd never try to snag one just for the sake of it.

[jhammer]

ok there swan man why dont u bring the DNR down and watch me all fu$king day there isnt a dam thing illegal about what i do, shove that poacher **** right up ur a$$ im gonna snag snag snag my way all over that river starting thursday ill give lessons bring ur own #2 round bend Trebles and 1oz bell sinker maybe u can catch one of them tagged walleye with my 1oz with salt pepper tail burried in its side:rant:

I'm pretty sure trebles are illegal.

[Azzy]

I don't really think it matters guys. This moron has been doing it for a long time? You aren't going to change his poor sporting practice. It's all about breaking the rules and calling himself a pro. You can tell how proud he is. He likes it.

Scum like him don't stop feeding off the bottom until he gets caught.....and then that's when the tears start flowing and he plays innocent. Tough guys are only tough until they get caught. That's when their girlie parts start showing.

My guess is he will come back on here and throw around some more cuss words, puff out his chest and tell us all to go to heII......which is where I'm headed anyway (probably).

A typical, know-it-all internet professional at its finest. :rolleyes:

[buckstar25]

I really learned a lot from this thread! Real substance. I am glad I read all 3 pages, thanks for the tips Gomer......we'll be watching.

[CritterGitter]

Well, with the current condition of the river I don't think anyone will be catching or harrasing the walleye anytime soon.

Kyle

[jhammer]

My thoughts exactly......:biggrin:

[deerhunt45]

Well, with the current condition of the river I don't think anyone will be catching or harrasing the walleye anytime soon.

Kyle

I would think these are perfect conditions for a certain angling style, cranking and yanking big trebles and 3 ounces of lead :rolleyes: :coco: :dizzy: ;)

[chopiq]

Had a post but I sobered up.

[Plugugly]

Hey!! I kinda have a stupid question?? I have not hit the run in years, actually the last time was when my waders were ripped open by a 1 oz jig with the hook turned sideways. Not mine!! But what is a Floater?? this sounds interesting?? And stop laughing at me. I am old..:p

[jhammer]

Basically it's a floating jig head. I guess most people rig them carolina style with a twister tail grub.....Well, that's what I do anyway....:shhh:

[trekker]

Reading this guy's posts makes my head hurt. What a shame. I quit the river run last year after many years of great times. I've saw too many snagged fish put on the stringer. Too much trash left on the bank, and tossed in the river. It's a real bagger. 199 out of 200 guys up there are stand up fellas, but that one jerk will always be standing in that river abusing one of the great fisheries in the world.

[Gern186]

ok there swan man why dont u bring the DNR down and watch me all fu$king day there isnt a dam thing illegal about what i do, shove that poacher **** right up ur a$$ im gonna snag snag snag my way all over that river starting thursday ill give lessons bring ur own #2 round bend Trebles and 1oz bell sinker maybe u can catch one of them tagged walleye with my 1oz with salt pepper tail burried in its side:rant:


Well gomer, how did you do yesterday??? Give any lessons??? Get any lessons??:idea:

[stumphole 2]

I don't know if he will be posting here anymore. Haven't seen him in a couple of days in this thread. Swanny I will take care of your light work when I get up there next week.

[Redhunter1012]

Hey!! I kinda have a stupid question?? I have not hit the run in years, actually the last time was when my waders were ripped open by a 1 oz jig with the hook turned sideways. Not mine!! But what is a Floater?? this sounds interesting?? And stop laughing at me. I am old..:p

Pretyy much what jhammer said. If it's been awhile since you been there, then alot has changed. Gone are the days when 90% of the guys are ripping away with lead. It's pretty easy for anybody to go up there and figure it out. Just a floater and tail with usually between a 1/2-3/4 oz of wieight about 30-40" above and you are set. Legal catch rates are unbelievable up there now. That's why I don't understand when guys insist on going up there with the intentions of snagging. It's really not needed to.

[swantucky]

Well I have been waiting with baited breath for gomer's report, where is it?? I was hoping for the lessons he promised.:whistle: :whistle:

[Capnhook]

Maybe it's a secret?:) Capnhook

[Plugugly]

Thanks for the input on the Floater, I might give it a whirl....

[buckstar25]

I am all ears about the floaters, I quit going on the run because of the snagging. I tried to go back 3 years ago, and watched people snagging with or without floaters. This is gonna sound crazy, but I sat and watched a very little man fighting Buttonwood's big hole for 1.5 hrs. using a noodle rod and a Maribou (spelling) and Mini-foo rig. In that 1.5 hours he had LEGALLY caught every fish and was culling his limit. If I had to guess, I would say he averaged about 3 to 4 lbs per Walleye. What would you say the catch rate is on the floaters?

[Gern186]

For me it's about 70% legal on average, although some days are better than others. I have seen many guys average better than that standing right beside me also.

[Cal923]

I never knew walleye had a run. Any eastern Ohio rivers have a walleye run? I would like to give that a try, but I don't want to drive cross state to fish somewhere I don't know any spots to fish. I'm huge into trout fishing. I love river and stream fishing.

[swantucky]

I am all ears about the floaters, I quit going on the run because of the snagging. I tried to go back 3 years ago, and watched people snagging with or without floaters. This is gonna sound crazy, but I sat and watched a very little man fighting Buttonwood's big hole for 1.5 hrs. using a noodle rod and a Maribou (spelling) and Mini-foo rig. In that 1.5 hours he had LEGALLY caught every fish and was culling his limit. If I had to guess, I would say he averaged about 3 to 4 lbs per Walleye. What would you say the catch rate is on the floaters?


The floaters are the way to go. I have really not seen too much snagging over the last few years, if we do see a snagger you just pull out your cell, look at him, and talk into the phone like you are giving his description to someone and they generally move on. When the water warms a little the fish really slam the floaters, there is really no reason to snag them. It is still VERY slow down there right now, we need the water temp to go up 4-5 degrees. hopefully by the weekend things improve.

[swantucky]

I never knew walleye had a run. Any eastern Ohio rivers have a walleye run? I would like to give that a try, but I don't want to drive cross state to fish somewhere I don't know any spots to fish. I'm huge into trout fishing. I love river and stream fishing.

They don't come up any eastern rivers in any numbers that I am aware of. Believe it or not when the run gets going there will be people fishing down there from all over the country!! I have seen plates from as far as Texas.

[lacure]

My daddy can beat up your daddy! :p

Sorry, couldn't resist.

[Lance]

There is a smaller walleye run in the Grand river but it's largely overshadowed by the Steelhead.

[buckstar25]

I never knew walleye had a run. Any eastern Ohio rivers have a walleye run? I would like to give that a try, but I don't want to drive cross state to fish somewhere I don't know any spots to fish. I'm huge into trout fishing. I love river and stream fishing.

Berlin used to, but since Milton I am not sure if there is a run worth fishing. I hear of guys still going up and doing very well in he early spring though....