Perch, let’s see them!

[Don Fischer]

About 60+ years ago I went to Boy Scout Camp out on Long Island, N.Y. on the north shore, Baiting Hollow. They had a lake there and I think the only thing in it was perch, we caught them on small spoons. Had a great time with them. Then years later on a small lake just west of Kalispell, Mont I tried ice fishing. Met a guy there that did it quite a bit and he only wanted perch. I never got one there and he didn't either that day. But usually he caught a bunch there. He took them home and cleaned them then froze them. Now and then he'd thaw a bunch and smoke them. Never have ate a perch and not so sure where they are here in Oregon but one of these days I'm going looking for then. Really hung up on crappie and channel cats these days!

 

[Sask hunter]

The cold weather and wind is finally lifting. I came out just to give it a try this afternoon. A good start. View attachment 174383
First flag of the day.
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Ok let’s hear some more about running flags for perch. I have only ever done it for pike

 

[huronmtns]

I like tip-up triggers to be worked over so they barely hold line tension. I profile the triggers groove angle so it is very smooth and takes little effort to activate the flag. I then have to usually have to keep the groove pointed into the wind so I don't get any wind flags. Winter perch hit baits very light. I also use minnows usually medium fatheads.

 

[Deleted member 38069]

Finally scratched the itch!

 

[Wally Dog]

Idaho Gold, coke can for perpective.

 

[Deleted member 38069]

Idaho Gold, coke can for perpective.View attachment 174797View attachment 174798

You guys have a good thing going out there!!

 

[Treeshark]

Tough to follow that, but got a few nice ones today.

 

[peterk1234]

Idaho Gold, coke can for perpective.View attachment 174797View attachment 174798

That's one of those 6 ounce coke cans


That is an impressive catch! Save the eggs! You gotta have a pound of them there. I split the sacs into smaller pieces, egg wash, and roll them in flour, paprika, salt and garlic powder. Then into the deep fryer. You will thank me.

 

[newmexicohunter12]

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Pretty fun when you can find a school of jumbos.

They are jumbos! looks like they are eating great!