Lake McDonough Friday 9/2 (Page 2): Good luck Fred. Wishing you a successful outing!😎...

BonitaBarry Loc: Bonita Springs, FL

Good luck Fred. Wishing you a successful outing!😎

Gary S Loc: Boston

Fredfish wrote:

Taking the final 2022 trip to McDonough Friday, before they close the ramp after Labor Day. Taking Dtcombs to show him around and see if he wants to get a season pass next year. Hopefully the low wind forecast is correct, and we can find a few that want to play. We'll hit the normal spots, as well as try for some deep Smallies, and maybe even a Trout.

Good luck Fred

Jim Kay Loc: Franklin, Virginia

Fredfish wrote:

Taking the final 2022 trip to McDonough Friday, before they close the ramp after Labor Day. Taking Dtcombs to show him around and see if he wants to get a season pass next year. Hopefully the low wind forecast is correct, and we can find a few that want to play. We'll hit the normal spots, as well as try for some deep Smallies, and maybe even a Trout.

Why do they close your ramps so early. It is just getting to be good weather in September.

Gary S Loc: Boston

Jim Kay wrote:

Why do they close your ramps so early. It is just getting to be good weather in September.

Ya that sucks

Mauwehu Loc: Norwalk Ct

Fredfish wrote:

Taking the final 2022 trip to McDonough Friday, before they close the ramp after Labor Day. Taking Dtcombs to show him around and see if he wants to get a season pass next year. Hopefully the low wind forecast is correct, and we can find a few that want to play. We'll hit the normal spots, as well as try for some deep Smallies, and maybe even a Trout.

Best weather day in 3 months. Looking forward to your report!

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Jim Kay wrote:

Why do they close your ramps so early. It is just getting to be good weather in September.

Water company property Jim, not public land.

Gary S Loc: Boston

Fredfish wrote:

Thanks Mark. I'm finally gonna try the Flash Mob Alabama rig I bought in the Spring. Of course all the usual stuff too.

Those things must feel like a brick reeling them in?

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Gary S wrote:

Those things must feel like a brick reeling them in?

Yes it did Gary, I only threw it a few times, and trolled with it a little. Didn't catch anything on it. I used a med heavy rod, but I would recommend heavy or extra heavy.

Gary S Loc: Boston

Fredfish wrote:

Yes it did Gary, I only threw it a few times, and trolled with it a little. Didn't catch anything on it. I used a med heavy rod, but I would recommend heavy or extra heavy.

What does it weigh?

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Gary S wrote:

What does it weigh?

All together maybe 1-1 1/8oz, but its a lot of drag in the water. There's 5 3/16oz jig heads plus the head and wire weight.

Gary S Loc: Boston

Fredfish wrote:

All together maybe 1-1 1/8oz, but its a lot of drag in the water. There's 5 3/16oz jig heads plus the head and wire weight.

Wow, what lb line do you use for that?

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Gary S wrote:

Wow, what lb line do you use for that?

I threw it on my flipping rod, 50lb braid.

Jim Kay Loc: Franklin, Virginia

Fredfish wrote:

Water company property Jim, not public land.

OK, got it but they still do not seem to understand fishing. Our local water reservoirs allow fishing year round dawn to dush. I did not fish any water reservoirs in Connecticut when I lived there and was not aware of their hours.

Flytier Loc: Wilmington Delaware

When I was a kid in Northern NJ the reservoirs were all strictly off limits. They were loaded with fush but no one was allowed in.

dtcombs Loc: Windsor, CT

I am glad I get to fish with a veteran stager @ McDonough before they close for the season. Also, i get to try out my shiny new Lowrance 7x!