Cold Water Advice
Jan 10, 2021 18:52:56 #
Sgtjdaniels
Loc: SE Pennsylvania
I just retired. I have fished many years at the New Jersey Shore, but would like to learn fresh water since it's closer to me. I'm not experienced in fishing fresh cold water. SE Pa isn't known as a great fishing area, but I know that good fisherman can find fish. It's kind of an open topic, but I am interested in everything from trout, bass, panfish, cats, and you name it. Any suggestions for lures, or bait in cold water would be much appreciated. I understand the cold = slow concept, but don't know the freshwater version of it.
Thanks for any advice.
Thanks for any advice.
Jan 10, 2021 19:15:51 #
Sgtjdaniels wrote:
I just retired. I have fished many years at the N... (show quote)
Welcome to the Forum, I not sure about the other species, but if the water temp. is in the low 40's, you are going to have to put the bait right in the trout's mouth. The trout are going to be in large pods. If you are careful when you catch one you will catch a bunch. Good Luck!
Jan 10, 2021 20:08:16 #
Able Man
Loc: North Coast (Cleveland, Ohio)
Welcome to the Fishing Stage, Sgtjdaniels! ¿How far from the Ohio River are you? There's a member that lives down in West by GOD, that has been doing right well, fishing that Ohio River.
Jan 10, 2021 20:10:07 #
Able Man
Loc: North Coast (Cleveland, Ohio)
Able Man wrote:
Welcome to the Fishing Stage, Sgtjdaniels! ¿How far from the Ohio River are you? There's a member that lives down in West by GOD, that has been doing right well, fishing that Ohio River.
Sorry, Sgtjdaniels... Got my east and west mixed up, somehow...
Jan 10, 2021 22:01:36 #
Sgtjdaniels wrote:
I just retired. I have fished many years at the N... (show quote)
Welcome to the Stage Sgtjdaniels, the freshwater version is even colder = even slower. It's a very frustrating time of year.
Jan 11, 2021 07:48:39 #
Able Man wrote:
Welcome to the Fishing Stage, Sgtjdaniels! ¿How far from the Ohio River are you? There's a member that lives down in West by GOD, that has been doing right well, fishing that Ohio River.
2 or 3 hours from the Ohio River, maybe more.
Jan 11, 2021 07:51:37 #
Sgtjdaniels wrote:
I just retired. I have fished many years at the N... (show quote)
I'm in the same process right now have some information from a couple of nonfishing visits. Where are you in SE PA?
Jan 11, 2021 17:26:48 #
Got a buddy who fishes a canal off the Delaware River in Yardley, PA.
Jan 11, 2021 18:16:24 #
Jan 11, 2021 21:54:01 #
fishfinder
Loc: Phila , no, eastern shore va
Sgtjdaniels wrote:
I just retired. I have fished many years at the N... (show quote)
Lake nockamixen , NW of Philadelphia in bucks county is a large man made lake. It’s remote and there’s days when I don’t even see another boat all day.
Largemouth bass , striped bass , panfish and catfish. Google the lake and let me know what you think.
Tight lines
Jan 12, 2021 16:07:19 #
Sgtjdaniels
Loc: SE Pennsylvania
Flytier wrote:
I'm in the same process right now have some information from a couple of nonfishing visits. Where are you in SE PA?
I'm in Delaware County. I've tried Levittown lake in Bucks County. They stocked it this fall. No luck so far.
Jan 12, 2021 16:18:23 #
fishfinder
Loc: Phila , no, eastern shore va
I’ve never fished Levittown lake .
I’ve fished peace valley in bucks county and core creek park but usually lake. Nockamixon near Quakertown.
I have a small Jon boat and come spring if things go well I check in with you to see if we can do some fishing together.
I’m primarily a salt water guy having spent summers in Jersey as a kid in wildwood. I still fish island beach but it’s a hike to get there.
Tight lines
I’ve fished peace valley in bucks county and core creek park but usually lake. Nockamixon near Quakertown.
I have a small Jon boat and come spring if things go well I check in with you to see if we can do some fishing together.
I’m primarily a salt water guy having spent summers in Jersey as a kid in wildwood. I still fish island beach but it’s a hike to get there.
Tight lines
Jan 12, 2021 17:43:23 #
maritime
Loc: southern delaware
Fish soft baits weedless no weight. Twitch and let sink then repeat. They always hit on the drop. It will usually be a light tap but at times they will slam it. Been catching them steady this winter. Big bass and pickerel. Good Luck.
Jan 12, 2021 20:12:30 #
Sgtjdaniels
Loc: SE Pennsylvania
I'm a saltwater guy too. I am open to both. I now have the time to learn more. Please let me know if you have plans and need a hand.
Jan 12, 2021 21:47:53 #
I'm going up to Blue Marsh tomorrow If I can get out early enough. Want to try the outflow from the dam. Probably too cold but it's better than sitting around the house all day.
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