Pinchot Fishing Report
Hey folks, wanted to give an update on the fishing on Pinchot.
Bass are really turning out now. Spinnerbaits in White and Gray Shad, soft jerkbaits (Jerk Shads and Super Flukes), soft stickbaits (Senkos and Slop Sticks) and jig-n-pigs are catching a lot of largemouth bass now. Black and black/blue jig-n-pigs are the hot colors. The guys are using NetBait Paca Chunks and Zoom trailers for their jig-n-pigs. For Senkos and Slop Sticks, the best colors lately are Green Pumpkin, Watermelon/Purple and White Pearl. Use White Pearl or Blue Glimmer colors for soft jerkbaits.
Most of the bass are being caught from the main boat ramp up to and including the shallow end of the lake by the campground. Pay close attention to the area by the main beach at the Quaker Race Day Use Area (Route 177 side of the lake) as that has been a hot area for several days now.
The crappie fishing has been real tough the last week or so. Some crappies are being caught off of deeper brush piles as they are just about done spawning. Fathead minnows, small shiners and twister tails are the best bet for crappie action. Fish main lake points from boat ramp #3 down to the dam for the best chance at crappie now.
Hybrid stripers are still being caught at night on hard jerkbaits and large topwater baits. Best hours are from 10 pm to 4 am at the main boat ramp, down the hill from the park office. Try to use colors that mimic the shad in the lake.
Channel catfish and bullhead catfish are also being caught at night. Nightcrawlers, chicken livers, raw bacon and large shiners are the best baits.
Here's a tip regarding using the bacon that works great for me - cut some leftover, RAW bacon into little pieces and microwave for 30 seconds prior to going fishing for Pinchot catfish. This will get the bacon juicy and greasy. This leaves a nice scent trail in the water. Keep a close eye on your rods as the big channel cats in the lake, over 20 lbs, are known to do their best to take your rod with them! The bacon works great as it stays on the hook very well and can be used for numerous fish before having to re-bait.
Tim
Bass are really turning out now. Spinnerbaits in White and Gray Shad, soft jerkbaits (Jerk Shads and Super Flukes), soft stickbaits (Senkos and Slop Sticks) and jig-n-pigs are catching a lot of largemouth bass now. Black and black/blue jig-n-pigs are the hot colors. The guys are using NetBait Paca Chunks and Zoom trailers for their jig-n-pigs. For Senkos and Slop Sticks, the best colors lately are Green Pumpkin, Watermelon/Purple and White Pearl. Use White Pearl or Blue Glimmer colors for soft jerkbaits.
Most of the bass are being caught from the main boat ramp up to and including the shallow end of the lake by the campground. Pay close attention to the area by the main beach at the Quaker Race Day Use Area (Route 177 side of the lake) as that has been a hot area for several days now.
The crappie fishing has been real tough the last week or so. Some crappies are being caught off of deeper brush piles as they are just about done spawning. Fathead minnows, small shiners and twister tails are the best bet for crappie action. Fish main lake points from boat ramp #3 down to the dam for the best chance at crappie now.
Hybrid stripers are still being caught at night on hard jerkbaits and large topwater baits. Best hours are from 10 pm to 4 am at the main boat ramp, down the hill from the park office. Try to use colors that mimic the shad in the lake.
Channel catfish and bullhead catfish are also being caught at night. Nightcrawlers, chicken livers, raw bacon and large shiners are the best baits.
Here's a tip regarding using the bacon that works great for me - cut some leftover, RAW bacon into little pieces and microwave for 30 seconds prior to going fishing for Pinchot catfish. This will get the bacon juicy and greasy. This leaves a nice scent trail in the water. Keep a close eye on your rods as the big channel cats in the lake, over 20 lbs, are known to do their best to take your rod with them! The bacon works great as it stays on the hook very well and can be used for numerous fish before having to re-bait.
Tim
posted by HawgHead Baits @ 6:49 PM
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