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Lforner01 · Joined: 13 Apr 2014 Posts: 14

Went fishing for smallmouth bass in Parsons landing up in Enfield on Saturday. Was excited to get out there for the first time this year. Earliest time I have been on the water in the spring. Unfortunately we got skunked. First time ever. Wondering if the water still too high and still too cold . Anybody have any thoughts.

anointed130 · Posted: Mon May 12, 2014 7:51 am Post subject:

What were you using? They are there.
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Lforner01 · Joined: 13 Apr 2014 Posts: 14

We were using live minnows and drifting. Concentrating on the shallower water 3 feet to 6 feet. I was also throwing out swim baits,Rapalas, small top water walk the dog baits

anointed130 · Posted: Mon May 12, 2014 11:46 am Post subject:

You should try small jigs with craw trailers.
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bdiggy · Joined: 15 Aug 2011 Posts: 245 Location: Thomaston, CT

Yeah. 3" grubs (I prefer white) with a lead head down near the rocks will also get their attention, of course, you will also get the attention of perch, rock bass, ect as well.

Lforner01 · Joined: 13 Apr 2014 Posts: 14

That was going to be my next choice. Years ago I caught them on tube jigs,bouncing them off the bottom. They worked really well.

Genesis2245 · Joined: 29 Apr 2013 Posts: 57

I usually launch at Kings island and do really well above the island. I usually throw 5" grubs or creature baits and about 4 feet of water. I usually do fish this area in a canoe though. Launch may be to shallow if you are running something with a motor.

anointed130 · Posted: Tue May 13, 2014 9:08 am Post subject:

Is it still shallow with the higher waters, i went there last summer and water was barely a foot or two high, i don't know who would be able to get a boat in there.
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Lforner01 · Joined: 13 Apr 2014 Posts: 14

It is about two feet deep at the launch now. I have a10 foot aluminum boat with a 8 hp motor and have no problem now. During the summer I have to walk the boat out about 50 yards before I get in.

anointed130 · Posted: Wed May 14, 2014 4:41 pm Post subject:

you think my 14ft sylvan super snapper can make it in there alright?
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Genesis2245 · Joined: 29 Apr 2013 Posts: 57

Pretty sure there is a deep v on that boat right? May be a little rough. Would have to get it kinda far out to float it. River is still high but dunno if it is that high. If I end up over there for work tomorrow I can try to take a pic of the launch for you.

Lforner01 · Joined: 13 Apr 2014 Posts: 14

If it draws more than 18 inches it may hit bottom

PECo · Joined: 06 Oct 2009 Posts: 5203 Location: Avon, CT

Even though it's a deep-V, an aluminum Sylvan probably draws six inches. The question is, "How high are the bottom bunks on the trailer?"
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anointed130 · Posted: Thu May 15, 2014 11:51 am Post subject:

That i am not sure of, I wanted to drop my boat in there because i hear the striped bass hang around those rapids and there is also good smallies, but I think i will just put my boat just south of the 91 bridge and just head northward.
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anointed130 · Posted: Fri May 16, 2014 10:48 am Post subject:

So I was able to put my boat into kings island launch, but it was a terrible waste of time, current was moving super fast and it was very difficult to find the channel.

I almost got stopped when putting my boat in because my emergency shut off clip came off of my outboard at the boat ramp. So I am floating until I notice why I can't start my engine, I use the trolling motor to get back closer to the boat ramp( which isn't easy on a current). I find the emergency clip in about a foot of water. I was only there for about an hour after getting tired of fighting the current and hitting my outboard on rocks.
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