Bighotdog 3 Report post Posted March 23, 2012 Just wondering if anyone has been out smelting yet? Now when I say this I mean I only want to know who has netted lots of them not a half a dozen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
levi64 72 Report post Posted March 23, 2012 You mean the minnows that we call smelt lol.... I don't even bother anymore. I use bigger bait than what comes in on the run. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James01 223 Report post Posted March 24, 2012 Just wondering if anyone has been out smelting yet? Now when I say this I mean I only want to know who has netted lots of them not a half a dozen.Thanks BHD, I have been meaning to start a thread on Smelt fishing myself... and now, you saved me the trouble. And thanks for that levi, knowing that you no longer fish for smelts is quite helpful, informing, and relevant. Quote Many Men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after.- Henry David Thoreau Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest golfhunterretired Report post Posted March 24, 2012 Nothing like a fry of fresh smelts. don't freeze well though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Leech Report post Posted March 24, 2012 Went out with the spotlight yesterday and didn't see any. Should be soon with the rain. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck 19 Report post Posted March 24, 2012 Deep Fried with just a dusting of crumbs with salt and pepper Doesn"t get any better than that .....Smelts Hmmmmm Quote Git "er done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WalleyeWayne 137 Report post Posted March 24, 2012 Hmmmm....sounds like a drive down to the rivermouth is in order for tomorrow night to check things out! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Leech Report post Posted March 24, 2012 Forecast calling for a bit if a cold snap....Ho hummm...getting impatient!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyctr 227 Report post Posted March 26, 2012 levi if you want large smelt go to lake nipigon most of the smelt are over 10 inches long some over a foot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor Zimak 171 Report post Posted March 28, 2012 I buddy went out by the marina last night for 2 hours... never got one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hawnk Report post Posted March 28, 2012 I understand things will be early this year but when do the smelts usually start running? I have never been before and would like to try. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker7 114 Report post Posted March 29, 2012 Generally, in a 'normal' year the run occurs the last week of April. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bighotdog 3 Report post Posted April 6, 2012 SOOOOOOOOOOOOO anything yet guys and gals???? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thefisher 39 Report post Posted April 6, 2012 Tried McVicars last night and nothing... 2 other groups of ppl got nothing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lyle Reiner 174 Report post Posted April 7, 2012 How bout now? 1 Quote Prostaff For Lowrance Canada Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest (Banned)walter Report post Posted April 7, 2012 I heard there going but don't know first hand, But I wouldn't hold my breath usually mid month Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest buckcrazy25 Report post Posted April 7, 2012 Smelts are running around Sault Ste Marie, shouldn't be to long now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest joshschill Report post Posted April 8, 2012 Im in the soo now and their running strong! Should be good in tbay by next weekend im guessing! Cant wait to get out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red_Nuck 5 Report post Posted April 10, 2012 Went to McVicars last night, there were a few here and there.....shouldn't be long now!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thefishleclair 175 Report post Posted April 10, 2012 What do they Bite on? Quote Grumpas' Baits Check it out on FB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck 19 Report post Posted April 10, 2012 Hoola Poppers...... and nets Quote Git "er done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McGinnis_Fishing 49 Report post Posted April 10, 2012 Smelts are starting to run now! Current river. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
