Maumee River

[roger23]

The is just about all gone and river is running a little high . The fishing has started. http://www.maumeetackle.net this site usually gives good river reports.he has not up dated lately .but I am sure he will

[hiddenlake]

You got that right Roger, started buying my floating jig heads today. Did really well on them last year. Any of the members wanna come down for some good walleye action next month just let me know and i will put you on them. The great river is in my back yard. Will be out at ginos and fairhaven this weekend, hope to finally get some perch, were new to this lake and the fish are coming slow to us but we try hard. Good luck to all and talk to ya on 7.

[Lunker]

The action has started, expect lots of new Mi walleye fishers since theres is outlawed until the spawn is over. Im sure it will be a crazy spring on the Maumee.

[ImaRedneck]

Ah yes the Maumee River. Combat fishing at its best.
I never miss a chance to go cross the island to get some hawgs. My friend used floaters last year and he swears by them . Me I still prefer a 1/4 oz leadhead tipped with a pearl twister tail.
Redneck

[rizutto61]

Last year a maumee veteran showed me the ropes and I can hardly wait. We usually go down for 3 days during the week so we aren't elbows to you know what. Pretty easy to limit out down there and a blast even catching and releasing after you have your limit. Can hardly wait. Do you guys know if they lowered the limit one fish or if it's the same. Anyone who hasn't tried it should it's a blast, just watch crossing to the island it can get hairy. Just make sure one foot is on the ground when moving the other.

[roger23]

http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/wildlife/...gs/default.htm try this State site they lowered the limit buy one fish to three and of coarse raised the cost of the license. also put a15" size limit on them never saw one that small in the spring Good luck

[hiddenlake]

The island is a beautiful thing my friends, it is getting very close now and it's a shame they lowered the limit but it will still be alot of fun everyday. Let's use our radios for our friends up north. Find the maumee bait store and he'll help you out with everything you need. Talk to you all tomorrow on the pond.

[Dead Bird]

I be there wed and fri... i have business in ohio and plan on fishing on the way down and again on the way home... I will let you know how I do...

[slowpoke]

Hiddenlake; I'll be down just as soon as the walleyes start to show up. I just might take you up on the offer to show me some walleyes. I went to the island for the first time last year and had fun. Didn't get any hawgs but some nice eaters.

[roger23]

I stoped by Maumee bait & Tackle this morning they said there web site should be up dated next week .computer problems http://www.maumeetackle.net Did not see anyone with any fish the pike fishermen are out with no luck .

[LazyEye]

I live near the Maumee river walleye hot spots, about 10 minutes away. Its been my expierience that in the past the bite really heats up the third week in March to the 2nd week in April. After that the white bass come in large ones they are fun to catch but I do not eat them. If any one has a 12 to 14 foot deep v aluminum boat that would like to come dwn and fish the river---I have a 9.9 mercury runs well that we could slap on the back of your boat and go. I sold my boat and wading isnt exactly my style any more unless I absoulutely have to. Shoot me an email at goodguy1440@yahoo.com or just post a reply on here.

[Lunker]

Dont forget to get your new liscence on Monday. Ohio's expires tommorow.

[HuRon]

Got a question or two for you Maumee River guys . Saw some comments on leadheads vs floating jigs . How do you rig your floaters for casting ? Does it help to prevent snagging or just to keep your bait off bottom or both ?

[mal]

use an egg sinker on your main line, usually 1/2-3/4 oz. depending on depth and current. at the end of your main line tie a two-way swivel. the swivel acts as a stop for the egg sinker. to the other end of the swivel you tie your floating jig on a leader ususally about 18" or so in length. the egg sinker bounces bottom and the floating jig head drifts through the strike zone. i use 10lb. main line and 6lb. leader line so if i get snagged i can ususally just break off the leader and retie. i started using this rig about three years ago rather than lead heads. the biggest difference is that most of the fish on a floating rig are fair hooked. best color combo last year was pink head and chartreuse tail or vice versa. my best day last year i limited out 4 fish in 21 minutes of fishing. took longer to walk from the truck to the river than it did to catch the fish. it can get really hot about april 10. good luck

[salmonslammer]

Welcome to the site LazyEye!!! Lots of good info here!

I gotta try that this year....I hear that the river is a b***** to wade... I would gladly furnish bait and food if one of the local guys would give me a clue as to where to go I would prefer to fish midweek if you can swing it. I usully work on most weekends.

Can you fish out of a canoe with pontoons on it or is that just a death wish?? I was probably the only idiot that ever ran whitewater in aluminum canoe down south...."Y'all anit from around here, is ya?"