Looking for Sauger Fisherman to Partner on Ohio River

[FlyLie]

Retired and ready to fish on weekdays. Problem is, my buddies are still working and only available on weekends. Hate to fish alone and it’s the pits to launch by yourself, especially if there is no dock. So, anyone interested in partnering up? We can use my boat or yours and split fuel/bait cost. Mine is a Lund, 17 footer with a 90 HP Merc.

I normally fish at Newburgh Dam. I live on the East side of Evansville, thus the dam on about a 20 minute drive for me. My preference is to fish on Mondays and Fridays and I like to be on the water early, early, and early.

Anyone interested?

Gary

[rivercatman]

Boone' i wish i was close to you. my desire is to fish the Ohio for sauger every day thru the season when i retire. i know very little on tec. but i will learn. all tips are appreciated

[MsgMills]

ashame you don't live closer to Louisville, cause we got quite a few river Fishermen here that fish for Sauger and stripers.

[condusivecranker]

Defenetly too bad you dont live closer to Louisville. You and I have the oppisite problem, I'm not retired, but I work in the wacky world of retail and NEVER have weekends off, so generally I have to go in during the week with noone. But if your ever in the area, drop me a line.

[fisheater]

Not only is a partner good for company but most of the places that sauger are found can be very dangerous.If anything gos wrong out there you can get into trouble fast.That one other guy looking out for you can save your life....John

[FlyLie]

Darn, to bad some of you Louisville fisherman don't live nearer my area.

Been watching the weather forecast, which looks good for me and plan on launching out of Newburgh tomorrow (Thursday Nov 8) as soon as the light is safe, around 5:45 am. Forecast calls for temperatures of 35 in the am and mostly cloudy with winds from S at 6 mph. Temperature will increase to 55 by noon with partly cloudy skies and winds SSW at 16 mph.

I will have an open seat available if anyone is interested. Just send me a PM or email with your phone number by 8:00 pm this evening. Also, I may go out again on Saturday or Sunday.

I will be fishing out of a Blue/Tan Lund 1700 Explorer SS, Crappie Edition. Say hello if you see me on the river and we can swap fish tails.

Gary

[birdstrike]

Gary,

Did I talk to you a few weeks ago at Wolf Creek Dam? I was in the giant gree kayak.

Steve

[FlyLie]

Gary,

Did I talk to you a few weeks ago at Wolf Creek Dam? I was in the giant gree kayak.

Steve

Not me, but possibly in the future. I am in the process of building my retirement home just outside of jamestown and plan on doing a lot of fishing in LC.
Gary

[birdstrike]

Well I'll see you down there then, congrats on the retirement.

Steve
21 years, 8 months and 4 days 'til retirement! Can't wait.

[tracker35]

Hey Boone, PM me and we can talk

[fisheater]

One more thing i would like to add about fishing around the dams for anything is if you dont know it well you can tear up your boat fast.There are alot of rocks and shallow areas you cannot see.Got to be real carefull,a damaged lower unit or puncture in your boat can ruin your day.

[FlyLie]

Darn, to bad some of you Louisville fisherman don't live nearer my area.

Been watching the weather forecast, which looks good for me and plan on launching out of Newburgh tomorrow (Thursday Nov 8) as soon as the light is safe, around 5:45 am. Forecast calls for temperatures of 35 in the am and mostly cloudy with winds from S at 6 mph. Temperature will increase to 55 by noon with partly cloudy skies and winds SSW at 16 mph.

I will have an open seat available if anyone is interested. Just send me a PM or email with your phone number by 8:00 pm this evening. Also, I may go out again on Saturday or Sunday.

I will be fishing out of a Blue/Tan Lund 1700 Explorer SS, Crappie Edition. Say hello if you see me on the river and we can swap fish tails.

Gary

Had a GREAT DAY Thursday on the river at Newburgh; my first sauger fishing trip this year. Weather was great with mostly cloudy skies until 10:00 am when it started clearing and the sun came out. Sauger bite was slow, but steady. Fished for about 4 1/2 hours using minows on a 3-way rig. Came home with my limit and hosted a fish fry that night; good-good-good. Best fish was 17", 1 1/2 lbs.
Most were in the 14 to 15 1/2 range.

I estimated there were about 15 boats on the water and most were jigging minors, with a few jigging spoons.

The Ohio takes it's share of tackel and I certainly paid my dues Thursday. Just finished rigging my rods and my brother in law and I plan on going again tomorrow morning .


PS: Still looking for Fishing Partners.

Gary