KOINONIA GUIDE SERVICE FISHING REPORT 03/6/10

Hi Gang,

The river was at 4.2 with 18,300CF of flow and 46 degrees at the beginning of the week and at the end of the week we had 4.4 with 21,000CF of flow and 30.8 degrees. The BP was 30.55 and steady.

1. Trip #1 – Guide Scouting Trip - This was on Monday and we fished from 9:00 – 4:30 PM and we and we boated 31 Smallmouth. The largest was 22.50” and we caught it on a stickbait. We caught them on soft plastics, hair jigs and stickbaits. We had 4.2 – Steady – Clear – 18,000CF and 42 degrees. It was sunny, cool and breezy with a BP of 30.15 and Steady.

2. Trip #2 – Guide Scouting Trip – This was on Tuesday and we fished from 12:30– 4:30 PM and we boated 26 Fall Fish and 3 Bass. The largest was 18’” and we caught it on a Craw Papi. We caught them all on soft plastics. We had 4.2 – Steady – 18,200 CF – 40-41.6 degrees. It was cloudy and cold with a BP of 30.15 and Falling.

3. Trip #3 – Guide Scouting Trip – This was on Tuesday and we fished from 2:30 – 5:30 and we boated 30 Walleye and 1 Bass. The largest Walleye was 18” and the largest bass was 17”. We caught them on soft plastics and jig & minnow. The largest walleye came on a grub. We had the same conditions as listed above.

4. Trip #4 – Guide Scouting Trip – This was on Thursday and we fished from 4:15 – 5:45 and we boated 6 Smallmouth and the largest was 15”. We caught them all on soft plastics. We had 4.3 – Steady -20,600CF – 40.5 degrees. It was cloudy and windy with a BP of 30.00 and

5. Trip #5 – Guide Scouting Trip – This was on Friday and we fished from 3:15 – 6:15 and we boated 24 Walleye. The largest was 15.5” and we only had two keepers. We caught them on soft plastics and jig/minnow. We had 4.4 – Steady – 21,000CF – 41 degrees. It was cold and windy with a BP of 30.30 and rising.

6. Trip #7 – Guide Scouting Trip – This was Saturday and we fished from 7:00 – 9:30 and we boated 7 Smallmouth. The largest was 17” and we caught them all on soft plastics. We had 4.4 – Steady - 21,000CF – 38.4 degrees. It was windy and cold and we had a BP of 30.55 and steady.

7. Trip #8 – Guide Trip – This was on Saturday morning and we fished from 6:00 – 11:30 and we boated 5 bass and 7 walleye. The larges bass was 19.5” and the largest walleye was 15.5”. We caught them on soft plastics and jig/minnow. We had the same conditions as above.

8. Trip #9 – Guide Trip – This was on Saturday evening and we fished from 3:30 – 6:00
and we boated 1 bass and 7 walleye. The bass was 13” and the largest walleye was 16.5”. We caught them on soft plastics and jig/minnow. We had the same conditions as above.

9. We had plenty of Walleye when we pre-fished for them but on Saturday they did not cooperate as well. Was it due to the water temperature drop? I doubt it as this does not normally effect the Walleye as much as bass. Was it because of the excessive boat pressure? Quite possibly but that is something we can’t control.

10. Thanks to those of you who came out to see us at the BPS Spring Classic. I will be at the Bass Pro Shops Spring Classic as follows: 2/26 from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
2/28 from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
3/6 from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
3/7 from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

11. Now would be a great time to book a Smallmouth Trip if you are looking to land big fish. The fish are coming out of the winter blues and as the water continues to warm there metabolism will increase.

12. I hope to see you at the BPS Spring Classic.

HAVE A GREAT WEEK AND LUV THE TUG………REB

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Regional Fishing Update from Lance Dunham...

Sure, it's a little chilly at times, and we're not catching big numbers in the cold water of 37 to 38 degrees, but if you're dressed right, we are catching some big fish and it's great to be back on the water after a long cold winter. These photos were from February 28th and March 5th. The bass are biting now if you know where to go and what to do. In a week it will be great!

Just a shameless reminder that I have a 6hr "cold water" charter for $155.00 up to two anglers until April 10th. I have a few days left on the "Open Dates" calender on my website at www.ldguideservice.com

Good Fishing!

Lance

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March Issue of Susquehanna Fishing Magazine Out Today!

The March 2010 issue of Susquehanna Fishing Magazine will be out this afternoon. This month's articles include A Guide’s Guide to Proper Boating Etiquette, Carp the Freshwater Bone Fish, Rigging a Kayak for Fishing, River Jigs are Bass Candy, The Fish of 10,000 Casts, The Unicorn, Signs of Life, and Cold Water Fishing on the North Branch.

Stop by your local outdoor retailer for a copy. If they don't already have Susquehanna Fishing Magazine, ask them to contact us for free copies.

You can also email us for a free digital copy:
susquehannafishingmagazine@gmail.com

http://susquehannafishing.com/

Susquehanna River Fishing Report For Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

March 3, 2010 Susquehanna River Fly and Spin Fishing Trip Report:

Today's angler from North Carolina had a chance to boat a couple decent fish ranging from 14"-17", as well as a couple walleye which eluded us, but were lipping our baits leaving behind their toothy impressions. Other anglers reported no fish or much of the same, slow fishing and a quick biting period then shutting off. Some days you get the fish and some days the fish get you. Thats Fishing! With warming temps coming over the weekend, fishing should improve and yeild higher numbers of fish. We'll be out over the weekend taking advantage of the warmer temps. Check back with us for more fishing reports! Tight Lines everyone-------<*)}}}}}><

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Visit the Susquehanna Fishing Magazine Pro Staff at the World Fishing and Outdoor Exposition

The Susquehanna Fishing Magazine pro staff will be at the World Fishing and Outdoor Exposition in Suffern, New York from Thursday through Sunday of this week. Stop by, grab a free copy of the magazine, and say hello.

http://www.sportshows.com/Suff_Main.html

Kayak Kevin's "Kayak Fishing the Chesapeake Bay" DVD

This past week "Kayak Kevin" Whitley and his band of hard-core kayak fishing brethren released their newest project, Kayak Fishing the Chesapeake Bay, on DVD. Immediately upon getting the package I noticed the professional production of the video. Not only is the video well packaged, it is also an outstanding resource for anyone fishing the tidal Chesapeake Bay, or anyone simply having an interest in kayak fishing. While Kevin is a close friend and an Ocean Kayak teammate, my extremely positive review of this video is not influenced by any biases. This is truly a well edited and produced piece of work. It highlights the popular species which regular the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel complex, and Virginia's Eastern Shore. It will do wonders for introducing those around the region to the potential for kayak fishing. The videography models itself from that of modern extreme sport videos, and contains a musical score of metal and guitar feedback bleeps which inspires the viewer to hit the water.

This video will surely become a mainstay for anglers of the lower Chesapeake Bay and kayak fishing. Well done!

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http://kayakkevin.com/

It was a great show in Philly!

Well, the Philly show is in the history books. Thanks to everyone who stopped by the Susquehanna Fishing Magazine booth. We gave out several thousand copies of the February issue, saw some old friends, and made some new ones. A very special thank you to the Susquehanna Fishing Magazine pro staff.

Here are a few more images from the week...


Kevin Van Dam at the fish tank.


Bob Clouser at the casting pool.


Lefty Kreh sharing some knowledge.


Fish Tank at the casting pool.


Toast with Delaware Valley Outdoors

Remember, the next issue of Susquehanna Fishing Magazine will be out this weekend. If your local shop does not have them, ask them to drop us a line.

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