McAlpine Dam fishing

[Tyme2fish]

My anchor tip: I attach about 5 to 6 feet of chain between the anchor and my anchor line. This helps to prevent the rocks or whatever down there from cutting my anchor line. I also believe the chain helps the anchor "grip" the bottom better. Knock on wood, but I haven't lost an anchor since I've been using the chain.

When an anchor is hung, it's best to have a partner that can engage the motor and you can then "circle" the anchor and dislodge it from it's snag. Naturally, you never want the anchor line attached to a stern cleat when you attempt this maneuver.

[Tyme2fish]

I use a river anchor.
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[jfw]

My anchor tip: I attach about 5 to 6 feet of chain between the anchor and my anchor line. This helps to prevent the rocks or whatever down there from cutting my anchor line. I also believe the chain helps the anchor "grip" the bottom better. Knock on wood, but I haven't lost an anchor since I've been using the chain.

When an anchor is hung, it's best to have a partner that can engage the motor and you can then "circle" the anchor and dislodge it from it's snag. Naturally, you never want the anchor line attached to a stern cleat when you attempt this maneuver.

Tyme is right put 3 or 4 ft of chain and you wont loose as many anchors,I like sand anchors which that that slip ring ,it helps you get them back too

Also wear your PFD back there

[Jeffflem514]

Im strickly a shore fisherman. Unfortunately the biggest mistake of my life was 3 yrs ago when I sold my boat. I'm gonna go back as soon as the water drops. The phone number I have called says lower gates at 19 right now. Is that the correct number for me to be listening to?

[riverrat12]

Im strickly a shore fisherman. Unfortunately the biggest mistake of my life was 3 yrs ago when I sold my boat. I'm gonna go back as soon as the water drops. The phone number I have called says lower gates at 19 right now. Is that the correct number for me to be listening to?

19 is the lower gauge and yes pay attention to that also pay attention to the amount of water running at the dam. It's 38ft right now with 34ft at the upper dam and 4ft at the lower dam ...6 units at hydro.As far as an overall mostly used rig down there allways carry a spinncast with approx. 12 # test , I use braid and an asso. of jigs from a 1\16 all the way up to 1oz.ussally1\4 to 1\2 will work best. I also prefer gold hooks because they bend easy. White and chart. grubs are my favorite but I carry an asso. of them also. You will catch anything that swims with that rig. If you are fishing from shore you might also try 22nd street exit to the locks and hydro's. It's been a while since I've gone over there so someone can give you better directions than I can.If you want catfish advice PM me and I''ll do what I can to help. Good luck, Chuck

[fishfever]

19 is the lower gauge and yes pay attention to that also pay attention to the amount of water running at the dam. It's 38ft right now with 34ft at the upper dam and 4ft at the lower dam ...6 units at hydro.As far as an overall mostly used rig down there allways carry a spinncast with approx. 12 # test , I use braid and an asso. of jigs from a 1\16 all the way up to 1oz.ussally1\4 to 1\2 will work best. I also prefer gold hooks because they bend easy. White and chart. grubs are my favorite but I carry an asso. of them also. You will catch anything that swims with that rig. If you are fishing from shore you might also try 22nd street exit to the locks and hydro's. It's been a while since I've gone over there so someone can give you better directions than I can.If you want catfish advice PM me and I''ll do what I can to help. Good luck, Chuck

Chuck, I tried to PM you but it said you have exceeded the limit of saved messages and cannot receive additional ones until you delete some.
Thanks

[riverrat12]

Chuck, I tried to PM you but it said you have exceeded the limit of saved messages and cannot receive additional ones until you delete some.
Thanks

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[dewy]

Is this a fast flow or slow current right now, or average?