Triadelphia 4/15/12 White Perch

[DanMarino]

I went to Triadelphia this evening. I have been wanting to try out a walleye bottom bouncer and nightcrawler worm harness for over a year. It worked for white perch just fine.

I also got to test out the fish finder I bought off of craigslist for cheap. It sure beats paddling around not knowing what's below the surface. This dual beam unit works pretty nice.

I'll give the bottom bouncer and worm harness a serous effort this year at Triadelphia and Rocky Gorge and see how it produces. So far I've made 2 trips to Triadelphia and not gotten skunked yet!!!!!!!

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[perchy]

Are you just dragging this as you paddle around the lake or are you casting it out? How often do you check to make sure weeds don't get stuck on it?

[RavensDfense]

Dan,
Is that rod/reel combo a Dick's special? I have the same one and like it a lot. I was really surprised considering at was only 25 bucks.

[DanMarino]

Worked Well for White Perch

It worked well for white perch. I can't say that it will catch any other species of fish though. I'll keep trying it out and report back.

I'm trolling/paddling around with the bouncer behind me. With a bait caster it's easy to get up some momentum paddling and then press the button to drop the bouncer to the bottom. Then I'd let out a bunch of line so that it was about 20-30 feet behind the kayak. Stuff I read said that you want the line in about a 45 degree angle behind you. So it worked really well with the bait caster and a rod holder.

I didn't snag on any weeds at all. Once or twice the rig got tangled up and I could tell by the vibrations it made as I paddled. I only used 2 worms my entire trip. I sure hope some other species of fish latch onto it though.

[DanMarino]

You Got It!

Dan,
Is that rod/reel combo a Dick's special? I have the same one and like it a lot. I was really surprised considering at was only 25 bucks.

Yes, that Lightning Rod and the bait casting reel came as a combo on sale at Dicks. I think I purchased it in Late 2010. I stink at casting with the thing, but it works perfect for trolling! I'd buy another one if I come across it again in the store.

[RavensDfense]

Yes, that Lightning Rod and the bait casting reel came as a combo on sale at Dicks. I think I purchased it in Late 2010. I stink at casting with the thing, but it works perfect for trolling! I'd buy another one if I come across it again in the store.

Totally agree. Don't underestimate their strength either.