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.

November 29, 2009 - Susquehanna River

Got out with Dad on the Sunday after Thanksgiving. It was bright and sunny...post frontal, but hey...we gave it a shot.

One good thing was that due to the 2 days of 30 MPH winds, the river a pretty dirty. If the sky is going to be bright, I'll always take some dirty water, over clear...anyday. Main river water temp was between 46-49 degrees.

We had a pretty good day...something like 20 fish. Dad had one that was about 19". Unfortunately, it had lost an eye (recently) and wasn't in the best of shape. She only weighed 3.8 lbs. I'm sure she will bounce back and get back up to a healthy 4.5 lbs soon.

Nov 20, 2009 - Susq River

I decided that I wanted to check out some new areas and maybe learn a few new tricks, so I called up my buddy Dave Shindler and hooked up for a trip today.

We met up at Fort Hunter at 7 am and hit the water. The day started out decent. We were on a slow but steady bite and landed ~ 18 fish by 10am or so. Unfortunately, the wind just got out of control and made it very difficult to detect strikes (keep in mind that the water temp was about 47 degrees), so we decided to make a run to an area less influenced by the wind...Goldsboro.

So, we pulled the boat and made the ~ 30 minute drive downriver. Well, it was certainly less windy, but still post frontal conditions and a tough bite. We managed another 10 or so fish and ended up just short of 30 fish for the day.

No monsters today, but a few in the 3.5 to 4 lb range.

Daved worked his butt off as he always does, to get us on fish, even with difficult conditions. Thanks Dave, and we'll get on them better next time.

If you are interested in fishing with a top-notch guide on the Susquehanna, I would strongly encourage you to give Dave a call. You can find his contact info over in the list on the right side of my blog.

Nov 14, 2009

Finally, a cloudy day on the weekend! Did better today. Still haven't located any real big wintering holes, but did find pods of fish here and there.

Fish were caught on variety of lures, including suspending jerkbaits, tubes, senko's and even swimbaits.

Saw a few fish chasing bait out in the distance, stalked them and was able to get off one cast before they busted...got a little wiper.

No pic's was solo again, see video at video bar on right...

Nov 8, 2009 - Susq Rvr

Bright, sunny, tough day. Got a few though. Main river is in the high 40's to 50 degrees. Still trying to find the wintering holes, but not alot of luck yet.

Short video:

Nov 7, 2009 1st day in new boat

Well, today was my first day fishing out of my new boat. Debbi is still nursing her knee, from the surgery and Dad was sick...so I was solo on the maiden voyage.

Not many fish today, as I spent alot of time running the boat and I've not been out for awhile, so I dont have the fish figured out yet.

Short video for today