Monday, December 3, 2012
Great Open Water Fishing in December!
Yes, I realize that the weather is starting to bite, and most guys and gals have put away their open water gear, winterized boats, and are awaiting the first fishable ice. I have to tell you, if the ice isn't here, you're may be missing some great fishing. Holdover stripers have been moving into the Housie and Thames Rivers, both small enough and accessible from shore or boat to make locating and catching ridiculous numbers of schoolies, with an occasional keeper, a distinct possibility. I'm talking about 20, 30, 40 fish in an afternoon if you find those schools and park on top of them.
Local CTFishTalk member CD with a fat Housie striper!
Local ponds and lakes hold bass that are still looking to forage as they transition into the long New England winter. Crappie and yellow perch fishing is about as good as you can get, I'm talking true pan sized fish. Of course, my local favorites since making the move north to CT, are the northern pike which are moving into the coves off the CT River, devouring anything in their paths. This time of year, these apex predators can be approaching four feet long with some serious girth to boot. You never know, on any given December day, you might even catch all of these while fishing the CT River. Instead of bemoaning the lack of ice, bundle up, grab a rod, and take advantage of the great local action this month.
John with a true pan sized December crappie.
A bit of cooking spray can help the rod tips.
John with a true pan sized December crappie.
A bit of cooking spray can help the rod tips.
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