Fishing Log

Had an outstanding day at confluence. I lost count, but had to be 30 or better. Many thanks to Rusty for selling spoons during the tournament. Fished next to him today and chatted a little. He had a good day as well! Nice meeting you Rusty!

That was Wednesday that I was fishing - May 2.

Wednesday 5/2/18 Shad still coming up strong fished at New Hope from 9:30am to 2:00pm with Ron we boated 50 & missed alot after the net Broke at the handle . we still released them along side of boat without a net. water temp 54 & air temp hit 80. Have Fun While they keep heading up the "D" . Most were caught on Spoons , 3 caught on Darts.

Just another crazy NON STOP MAYHEM KIND OF DAY fishing lower river!! Fished from 6:30 to 1:45 today with a friend and boated 125 but none over 5lbs. Yes boated not just hooked up. Between swats at the lure and fish that just got off within a few seconds, it would have been another 100. Holding the rod while using braid really helps identify whats going on under the water with bites. Again no more than 3 rods for 2 of us and we were 1st boat out there in the morning so we had our chance pick our poison(LOL). It was the first time I was able to get on that common sweet spot and yes(thank you guys) it sure did produce!! Tight lines always!! Shawn

Went 17 for 28 today below Narrowsburg, from shoreline. Many fish were slapping at the dart with their gill covers and tails and were hooked in those areas. That's probably the reason for the bad hooked/landed ratio. Many were lost after a short fight with a scale coming back on the hook. It was best to cast almost directly downstream and dangle the dart in their face, like a ball of yarn goading a kitten. Much less algae collects on the line with that method. Nailed a 19" brown on my first cast of the day. Nice. This is the warmest water they have had all year this far up the river. Used 4lb. line to cover greater area with small dart. Color didn't seem to matter. Fished 3:30 to 6:45pm. Fun time.

Fished 4:30-7:15 managed 7 shad in Sparrow Bush. Water temperature was only up to 48. Had quite a few on-offs. Lots of short strikes, feels like there were quite a few fish moving though.

See link below for Susky shad passage reports. http://www.fishandboat.com/Fish/PennsylvaniaFishes/Pages/SusquehannaShad.aspx

Anyone know why there are no reports of shad being elevated at Conowingo on the hotline number and the PAFBC website anymore? They used to update the website weekly.... also there are no reports of shad numbers utilizing the ladders on the Schuylkill or Lehigh river ladders???? They also don’t even have a “Shad” menu option anymore....

Did OK, considering conditions, on Sunday under the free bridge. Slow in the am, but got better as sun came out, then shut down when clouds rolled in. Ended up landing seven out of 9 hook ups. I'm no expert, but I think it will get good as soon as the water warms up. And, it's supposed to warm up all week. Hope to be on the water Thursday, Friday...... maybe Saturday and Sunday too!

Fished Easton boat launch 8-10, nobody catching anything. Water was up a little and temp was just under 50. Moved to below ladder, much more action as temps started to rise. Went 2 for 2 from 10-11 and ppl all around started hitting but I ran out of time. Hope the warmer weather helps this week.

For most of you up at Easton you probably saw the recovery of that boat. We saw them dragging it down to Riegelsville. Transom all bent up and otherwise empty.

I got about 2.5 hours fishing in on Friday morning at Easton. I was one of a few guys standing in the water on the north side below the dam. We were all catching fish, but the high volume of water coming along made us very careful and gave the fish more advantages than usual. I caught about a dozen fish using darts the whole time. Color didn't matter, just keeping the dart out in front of the fish and off the bottom. The guys around me were catching just fine as well using darts or flutter spoons. I DO love this fishing! My guess is that there were a lot of fishermen out on Saturday and today.

Anyone have any news on how the people are doing that were capsized at Eddyside?

Boat supposed to have sunk at Eddy side, anchor rope in the prop, all you fellas leaving anchors tied unattended in the river to a bottle need to wise up.

Anyone having any luck in dingman/Milford area?

I'm taking my two boys (10 and 13) out for our first try for the founding fish tomorrow (Saturday). We plan to fish from shore on PA side heading up from Philly. Appreciate any suggestions for good access. The boys are proficient at casting, but we would like to avoid shoulder-to-shoulder conditions, if possible. Also, any suggestions for tackle shops with good dart supply?

Water is still off color plenty of debris to deal with but fishin has been steady

Ironshad...been steady pick. 39 so far. Got to keep your lines clean!

Ironshad...NO. I’m up and over from you now

I got 5 landed on 11 hookups today, not the best catch percentage but a lot of fun. A yellow and green flutter spoon did the trick today.

Anything biting on the Musky yet?

It was lit at Yardley fom 10 am to 4pm today. Several triples and doubles throughout the day. Lots of big roes up to 6lbs in the mix. Fished spoons on plug rig and flat lines in 6 ft of water. Water temp was 52 in the am, rose to 53.8 by 4pm. Overcast and drizzle most of the day, did not hamper the bite. Water is in great shape but may rise due to rains up north. Lost count at 50 fish today. Will be back out next week. Best of luck to all in the tournament....plenty of fish headed North.....Catch & release to preserve the spawn. See you on the river....Kevin

Fished Zane Grey 4:00 - 6:30 tonight got 0.

Is the Sandts Eddy ramp in good shape?