[Philosopher in Meditation]

Hey, I plan on going out to Montrose on Sunday to try some perch fishing. I was wondering what is a good method, what should I use live or fake bait, and is Montrose a good spot for perch? Thanks :?:

 

[prince o pike]

perch minnows at the park baithouse. or go with thunderbugs.use small jigs. caught a 14 incher there a couple weekends ago :wink:

 

[phil]

I'll be out there tomorrow am at 5 sharp .

 

[Rollcast]

Anyne get out recently to the harbors?

Hopefully the wind will not stir up the water too much!

Prolly head to Northerly or Navy Pier Sunday.

 

[phil]

Montrose this Sat. for me. The NE winds really messes up the fishing.

 

[Rollcast]

Avoided downtown and the crowds....

We hit 95th Street piers on Saturday..
Lots of little perch, fun for the kids.
I wanted a few to fillet but the shorty perch are a lot of work
for not a lot of meat.

No minnows all were hooked on shrimp.
One goby, all perch were hooked on a drop shot rig.

They all got tossed back to get bigger.
One came home with us, not to eat but for the fish tank..

July closes perch fishing to adults or kids 15 and younger..

Michigan city is ~1 hour away, that might be worth the effort.