It is happening 2 weeks early this year. All boat owners have been told to have the boats off the docks this Saturday. An early draw down is going to do quite a bit for us. It should stabalize the water level through winter a little more. This should help create safer and longer lasting ice this year for those that still want to give this uncharted lake a shot this year.

Also if you feel like taking a walk after the draw down it is a great way to increase the size of your tackle box. I find some high end lures just about every year out there free for the finding.

I was waiting for that report Nice job man!

I have been using the 6lb. So far I am impressed. I went to the first aid kit and got one of the self adhering stretch wraps and used it to fill my spool about halfway before lining. It doesn't slip and it is a lot more economical than using a whole spool on one reel. I don't care for backing with a mono either. I have been casting 1/64 jigs heads x2 it is just amazing. I can get noticably more distance than the guys I fish with.

I have noticed it won't take any kind of sharp rock at all. They seem to just cut right through it. All in all though I like the line and I think I am gonna go a little beefier than the 6lb on my next set up.

It has already been an above average season for me. I have never caught quality crappie this early. Last week was a good week!

I will do my best to at least keep the Delaware thread alive.

Good Times!

Thinking maybe canoes and yaks on Delaware next week. Anyone else interested?

Yes I only caight 1 fish and only made 1 cast but it was a blast!

Spent the afternoon calling coyotes at Alum. (No Luck) I through my rod and tackle bag in the truck and figured I would check out the spillway. I have never had much luck but I had to get to get out of the house.

Pulled into to the spillway and see a fish on the rocks. To no surprise Fishslim was involved. I had no clue it was another anglers PB smallmouth, just an awesome fish! Congrats man.

I set up at the bottom of the steps. Made my first cast with a crappie tube and 6lb Stren Clear Blue. Felt the first tick on the rocks and decided to do a lift and drop retrieve. Felt the second rock and slowly lifted the rod. THAT ROCK EXPLODED! I had no idea what I hooked I figured possibly a Muskie or big friggin' carp. It shot out of the water and they guy to my right asked if I just threw a rock in the water (I had been there all of 2 minutes). I think the screaming drag answered the question. As I am standing there with the deer in the headlight look thinking how long is it going to be until my line or rod snaps? If it doesn't how the heck am I going to get a picture with this thing? I have no net and the pliers are laying on the dash board of my truck. I stood a little longer losing the battle. Out of the blue another angler came down and started lending a hand. The first time I got the fish close I realized what I had. A tail hooked (huge to me) Muskie. Every time I got him close to the bank he would pull another 50 yards of line. I have no clue how many times he did this or how long I actually fought this thing. It felt like an hour. Eventually another guy named Tom? came from way down the bank with an an actual Muskie net and a set of Boga grips. After watching Trevor the other guy almost fall in the water about 6 times, he was as relieved as I was. We finally got the fish out of the water and were able to get a couple pics. This fish may have been foul hooked but it was one heck of a memory! We thought about taking it up the dam but there was no way he would have made it. This fish was as tired as I was. He was released and swam away just fine. All in all I think about 6 people were involved in getting this thing to the point of a picture. Fish went 38" and I have no clue on the weight. Thank you all for your help! It was definitely a memorable night. After all was said and done I looked at my mess of 6lb Stren and said to myself "It doesn't get ant better than this. I am going home" Thanks again everyone especially Tom with the net.

I am in Delaware. West side of town. What all do you have? email me of it is easier scooper8464@gmail

I use them to help scout an area. If fish are moving often times well placed tips will tell you how and when. I start out with a circle and it gives me an idea of where the fish are hungry or feeding. Also vary the depths on each tip up until you get them dialed in.

I have used them for Saugeye but never had any luck. Crappie and gills are another story. Fishintechnician and I had them out one day and we were in TShirts from running after all these and finally we had to take them out of the water. Waxies and minnows for the panfish.