Docks at Alum 12/2/11

[crv423]

Wanna get to the docks on alum tomorrow and test out the gear if any wants to join me, shoot me a pm. I'll probably get out around 8 am.

[perchguy]

I here alot of you guys talk about alum where is this lake at?

[Banker]

It is a dammed up portion of the Olentangy River just north of Columbus Ohio. The Dam is actually right behind Polaris Shopping area and the lake extends way back to Sunbury.

[perchguy]

thanks Banker.

[OldSailor]

What all do you catch at Alum Creek? I've heard of it, but never fished it. Any size to the crappies and/or saugeye??

[Banker]

yes and yes. Crappies are in the countless coves located on the east side of Alum. CRV is the true expert on Alum and taught me all that I know. Saugeye are so prevalent that most people that catch them do so by happenstance. this lake is huge and It does take knowing someone like CRV to show you the ropes when you first come down. Freezes a bit later than the rest of the shallower lakes because it is so large and deep. Also safety is needed when ice fishing because of the steep drop offs you could literally be a foot from land and be in 20-40 feet of water. Because of the depths being so drastically different than indian lake be prepared to fish deep with slip bobbers and reels instead of the ole hand over hand technique I am used to from fishing Indian so often (average depth at Indian is 5 fow)

[fishintechnician]

so did you make it?

[crv423]

Yeah, caught some nice crappie, small gills and one mud puppie. thinking i might go out in the mourning.

[fishintechnician]

Tue or wed mornin?

[ratherbefishing]

Scott actually sounds like this when he talks too.

"Happenstance." Wow, Triple word score buddy.

[fishintechnician]

Anyone plan on going next week? I want to get out and warm up the gear? tied up deer hunting this weekend

[crv423]

Thinking of getting out tomorrow with my son, gotta get him ready for ice it won't be long. (hopefully)