Quick Report-Catching Straight for 5 Hours

Yesterday I enjoyed one of those 'one to remember' fishing trips with my good friend and fishing buddy, John Keeler. We both enjoy catching and eating white perch and couldn't wait to try some of the ultra light tackle techniques that Rick Long of Fish Off Gloves was kind enough to share with us last week.

John and I fished a river close by for a productive 5 hours.  We landed 60 white perch, where 55 were between 9 and 12 inches, 9 bluefish, 1 striper, and a 6# catfish, all on ultra light spinning equipment.

My Equipment

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If you have never caught white perch this way, please give it a try. I'm sure you will enjoy catching a variety of species during your trip.

John's Equipment

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We fished in waters from 1' to 18' deep. All the fish put up a good fight.  The following picture will give you a hint on what river we were fishing. Structures such as; rock piles, points, sandbars, pilings all held fish.

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Most Productive Technique: Cast the lure out.  Once it hits the bottom lift the rod tip, slowly, from 9 o'clock to 11 o'clock. Take up all the slack line as you drop the rod back to 9 o'clock each time until a fish takes the bait or until the lure is back at the boat. There will be no problem knowing when the fish takes your lure.

Thanks again Rick for sharing your knowledge on how to catch white perch.

Fishing Tip: Next time you are out shopping for fishing equipment consider purchasing some Berkley Gulp! Alive!.  The will catch a lot of fish and they are less expensive than a dozen blood worms.