01-16-2010, 03:09 PM
I look for muddy bottoms and use my camera. The camera has increased my perch catching ability greatly. You can see what is there and how big they are. I have the similar experience at Sportsman's with 11"-12" perch, but hate all the little 6" you have to throw back. At Ririe I do good in about 45-50' of water. The perch seem a little sluggish right now. When watching them on the cam, many of the larger ones seem so fat that they have a problem swimming and just sink to the bottom and sit there for a while. Not sure if this has to do with them being full of eggs, or they are just eating good or a combination of both. I have learned a little bottom pounding will bring them in. Also, the camera they seem quite curious about when you drop it down there.
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