Jan 23 & 24 - Susquehanna River

Got out again to hit the river. Saturday, Dad went with me. Temps were around 40 degrees and comfortable. River conditions seemed good and I expected that we'd do pretty well...wrong. It was very tough. We fished for a few hours and managed only a handful of smallies. My guess is that the blue bird skies had them turned off.

Sunday, the weather was better (cloudy), but the river was almost 10 degrees cooler than yesterday...ugh. Caught some fish (about 6), but really had to work for them. All fish were on tubes. Ran into my buddy, Dave Shindler (www.jstfishin.com) out on the river as well. If you ever want to go with a guide that REALLY knows the river...he's one of the best.

It was good to get out. Who can complain when it's January in PA and your're getting your line wet, right?

I commented to Dave, while we were drifting side by side that it's funny how many people think that this warm water discharge fishing is so easy. Sure, there are days when it's hot, just like anywhere else. But, if you fish this area alot, you will learn that this warm water fishing in the winter is every bit as "hit and miss" as any other fishing...maybe even more so. The water temo is up and down, not only day to day, but sometimes hour to hour. Add that to the normal fluctuations of a river with rising and lowering levels, changes in water clarity, etc...it can be frustrating. Again, I really can't complain...I got my string pulled :)

Until next time...fish on!

Brett

January 16, 2010

Well, I got out for my second time this year. The temp was an amazing 50 or so degrees. The river was iced over, so I drove to the west side and launched at a dirt ramp that I know of.

I fished from about 11:30 am to about 3:30 pm. Caught something like 10-12 smallies plus 2 largemouths. Didn't catch a single walleye, but that was no big surprise with all the sun and clear water.

Water was low and clear...probably 4.5 ft at Harrisburg or so.

Had fun...can't wait to go again. Video is coming...uploading now.

Jan 16 2010 Susquehanna River from Brett Dunn on Vimeo.