Small group going to Monroe

[Mike S.]

Anyone in the Grand Rapids area want to tow my boat over there?  Love to go... still need to replace a wheel bearing in the Tahoe though so I can't make the drive with it, and I just don't trust my old Escape to tow it that far.

That wheel bearing is an hour fix. Piece of cake. Do it tomorrow and away you go.

[Waterfoul]

Mike, I have family Thanksgiving tomorrow... after I work all day of course.  Just haven't had time!!!

Why don't we take your boat!?!?   

[Mike S.]

I have to work tomorrow and Sunday. If I didn't, I would go in a heartbeat. As much as you fish around here, we should get together and beat up some lakes some time.

[Mojo]

Got reports in today bad dark muddy chocolate in the morning .  4 boats. Zero fish today. Lake and plant churning mud

Reports at 2 pm says water is clearing up. If you aren't afraid of stain, Manxfishing with friend, frank and I, are still in.

[Manxfishing]

Well,

Every time that I've been there it's been mud
So i'll see you in the morning and will show them the fish still eat in the mud
It's just a matter of what you throw to them

[bob o]

slight chance i might be able to make it, but the radar is showing a ton of rain

[Manxfishing]

Yep,
Looks like there's allot of rain (but I think the bulk will be in the morning)
I own 2 rain suits and I don't melt

It's not going to hurt the fishing
there all ready in the water

For Me
It will be the last outing
I'll have plenty of time to sit on the couch this winter

I'll be there

[Mojo]

As of 10:30 Saturday this is what we have:

This Sunday 27th, 7:45 am at the ramp. Pairings:

Mighty Frank   and      Mojo
MikeSmiph      and      Friend
Manxfish         and      Friend
MarkGoetsch    and     Bronzeback67

Conditions:
Water: 68 F  light - med chocolate shad jumping - Lake Erie (inlet to plant) stained but clearing
Weather: 52 - rising to 54 mid day, steady 11 - 13 mph wind S SW and WSW, 1/2 inch rain for the day, thats barely a shower

No big food or picnic tomorrow. BUT this will become a yearly event that I envision us to grow. I see  bon fires, grills, music - a party on the sand bar !! I see 25 boats joining us inside 4 years - To celebrate the awesome fishing throughout the Great Lakes. Thats our spirit !!!!!!! Hey - Jobbie Nooner started this way.     

[Frank]

Mojo,

I dont want to call you this late.  As of now, Julia says she wants to go still, but she said she may back out when I get her up at 5:45.  That probably doesnt change anything of course.  Im excited.  Lets just hope my 15' boat can beat those stupid waves.  I hate it when we get sunk, then drown, then die. lol

Frank

[YpsiBass]

How did this turn out?

[markgoetsch]

I had a good time dispite getting rained on all day and not catching ONE fish!!  Just good to get out one last time before I put the boat away.

[Manxfishing]

Nothing for us
And we threw it all

Heard Mojo had 2 fish jump in the boat. LOL
but I don't think you can count that

[djkimmel]

Not the best weather conditions today.

[Mojo]

How did it go today ? Hmmmm the weather was fine, 50s, wind was fine, nice fog on the water, Erie waves 1-2 ft.  Folks need to know if you have a bass boat,.... Go 1000 ft past the last bouy then curl south to the entrance.

The fish were jumpin in the boat today folks, that's a true phrase ! A bass and a shad ! It was the chocolate mess that shut us down. Ohio river brown. Erie west shore for 1/2 mile out.

We plan to go back next Saturday or Sunday first week in December. And Christmas holiday 26th- 30th.  Pm if you are interested.

Mojo

[mikesmiph]

I'm not sure Ive ever had more fun Not catching fish. Seriously, this is such a great bunch of people on this website. I have a blast every time we get together. As was said, the water looked like chocolate milk. It was warm though, about 62 degs most of the time. Like most of the other guys, I threw everything at them. The only things I had any action on was dropshotting a Nemesis gobie. Got some real hard taps, but nothing would commit. Not even sure if they were bass. The weather was fine, never rained hard until we were back at the launch. We found a real nice place to eat down the street. Bolles Harbor Food and Ale, or something like that. Please pay attention to what Mojo said about the last buoy. I have the bent up prop to prove it. Very lucky I dont have a busted lower unit. Surprised the boat would still get up on plane after all the damage, but its only a prop. Not sure if my boat will be back this year, might have to put it away. Thanks to the guys who organized this. I look forward to many more trips down there.

[Bender]

I haven't been there for several years but I remember that you also need to stay off the left side when approaching the entrance to the area. I was really worried driving into there one time and played it safe by running way out into the lake, then I whacked the sandbar right at the entrance. Luckily it only damaged the prop a little. That's too bad the fishing wasn't better, I wonder if it is still recovering from the fish kill last winter?

[markgoetsch]

no there are still plenty of bass in there that I've caught this year.  Just one of those days I guess but I did have a couple bite and one break off so I did have a few opportunities.

[BRONZEBACK67]

I had a great time. I was able to meet some new people and see a different part of lake Erie. For late November the weather couldn't have been much better. Special thanks to Mark G for letting me share the boat with him yesterday.
And of course, MoJo for setting this up.

[djkimmel]

Glad you had a fun day of fishing. I thought you had more rain. You really were lucky. It rained here most of the day at 'GLBass HQ' in Lansing. Must have been the chocolate water then.

[Mojo]

how is the best way to learn when the mud is gone - without having to travel there ?