September 2000
Information provided by Pennsylvania Fish & Game Finder Magazine
(814) 374-4888

BY: GARY HEUBEL
OF POOR RICHARD’S

All indications are pointing to an excellent steelhead fishing season since many steelhead are being seen and caught out in Lake Erie. September the steelhead will start moving up the streams. The best bet will be to try around the mouth of the creeks using egg sacks, powerbaits, Little Cleo, K.O. Wobbler, spoons or try Rooster Tails. If trolling at mouth of creeks try Blakemoore Trouble Shooter or other rattle plugs. Walleye will be tapering off in September and perch really picks up as they prepare for the cold months. For perch try a minnow on the bottom in 50-55 ft. of water. In Presque Isle Bay off the weed beds and in small ponds activity can be found for bass and pan fish using jigs and live bait. Stop in and see Gary and Dottie at POOR RICHARD’S BAIT & TACKLE or give them a call for the latest conditions on the lake and streams. (814) 474-5623.

Ron and Betty at G & S SALES in Girard announced they are having a gigantic sale on their 2000 Lund Boats. All the 2000 boats are at Dealer Cost! At these prices they aren’t going to last long so hurry in now or call. These are good people to deal with and you can’t get a better buy anywhere on a LUND boat. Call (814) 756-4740.

Jim and Linda, owners of VIRGINIA’S BEACH CAMPGROUND in North Springfield are wonderful hosts. Their campground in located on Lake Erie between Raccoon Run and Crooked Creek and close to Elk and Walnut Creeks. With steelhead, perch, lake trout, bass and salmon waiting to be caught, it’s an angler’s paradise. Jim and Linda can accommodate tents to motor homes and have a boat launch conveniently located on the property. Call them soon to reserve your spot for some great fall fishing. (814) 922-3261.

THE COLONIAL MOTEL in North East is a wonderful place to stay for a fun, relaxing vacation or get-away fishing trip. Hostess, Peggy O’Connell can provide you with everything units with refrigerators, freezers, stoves, air-conditioning, phones & cable TV/HBO. If you haven’t visited this part of the state you’re in for a treat with a combination of old & new, and Lake Erie and the many vineyards – it’s a beautiful spot. After a stay at the Colonial Motel you’ll want to come back. (814) 725-5513.

FISHING REPORT FOR PYMATUNING LAKE

FROM JAMESTOWN BOAT LIVERY

By now most of you know about the fire at JAMESTOWN BOAT LIVERY. However, you may not know they are rebuilding and are open for business and still renting boats! Norm and Mark reported at Pymatuning Lake anglers with patience in the cooler hours in the evening or early morning are finding walleye in deeper water using a variety of baits. It’s about the same for crappie. For some great fishing rent one of their pontoon boats, fishing boats (with or without motor) or a canoe. Call for conditions and reservations. (724) 932-3267.

Manager, Paul Lanham of THE MEADVILLE SUPER 8 MOTEL invites you to stay with them while fishing in this great area. Crawford County is known as one of the best areas for hunting waterfowl, deer and turkey as well as fishing. All this great fishing in the lakes and streams is close by The Meadville Super 8. Call 814-333-8883 for reservations. See Super 8 ad on page  16 .