03-12-2003, 03:01 AM
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Minersville
Minersville
Minersville
Minersville
Minersville
I get down to Minersville about 30 times a year the last couple of years. Down from about 50 times a year the 6 years or so before that. I consider 20 fish an hour this time of year to be the benchmark to shoot for. Have had many days where I've caught 8 or 9 fish in that many casts without moving my feet. That's righ, I'm not out in a float tube or boat. I've got a Water Otter that I keep down there, but I haven't even put air in it for over two years. There aren't many fish over the 22 inch slot, but TONS of 18 to 21 inchers.
I'm not saying that the rest of the state should be artificial flies and lures only, but MAN what a fishery Minersville is. Don't forget that scents are a no-no too. I'll keep my secrets, but I'll say this. They won't chase lures this time of year.
Also, plan on seeing the fish cop. He lives about 15 miles away, and he fishes there, and checks there alot. I'm pretty possessive about the fish down there too. I'll turn ya in if'n I sees ya cheatin'.
If work goes right, I'll be there Thursday, and Sunday.
Sorry to spout, but I REALLY couldn't stand to see this place trashed.
Good luck if ya go.
Fishrmn
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Minersville
Minersville
Minersville
Minersville
Minersville
I get down to Minersville about 30 times a year the last couple of years. Down from about 50 times a year the 6 years or so before that. I consider 20 fish an hour this time of year to be the benchmark to shoot for. Have had many days where I've caught 8 or 9 fish in that many casts without moving my feet. That's righ, I'm not out in a float tube or boat. I've got a Water Otter that I keep down there, but I haven't even put air in it for over two years. There aren't many fish over the 22 inch slot, but TONS of 18 to 21 inchers.
I'm not saying that the rest of the state should be artificial flies and lures only, but MAN what a fishery Minersville is. Don't forget that scents are a no-no too. I'll keep my secrets, but I'll say this. They won't chase lures this time of year.
Also, plan on seeing the fish cop. He lives about 15 miles away, and he fishes there, and checks there alot. I'm pretty possessive about the fish down there too. I'll turn ya in if'n I sees ya cheatin'.
If work goes right, I'll be there Thursday, and Sunday.
Sorry to spout, but I REALLY couldn't stand to see this place trashed.
Good luck if ya go.
Fishrmn
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