Hot pond on Dec 13th

[Manxfishing]

Were starting to get a Trip planned for the Hot Pond on Erie for Dec 13th
We really need more boaters

[djkimmel]

Probably going to depend on the weather forecast closer to the day. Could be terrible. Could be nice. Could be ice fishing... Good luck. That's another activity on my todo list.

[dartag]

Looking at the long range forecast this could happen.  We were in there Friday and it was amazing.  Between the 3 of us we easily caught over 100 bass.  Most on crankbaits.   We launched at Boles Harbor.   Hoping to go back one day this week.  Saw lots of Bald Eagles that spend the winter there.  Hope this works out for you to go.

[djkimmel]

You must know the right people to get over there this time of year. I have to hitch a ride with someone one of these days. In between meetings that are popular this time of year.

[Hollada]

I'm in if there's an open seat - though it sounds like that's not the issue :-(

[Firefighter Jeff]

   Just curious, how far of a run is that and were there many other boats there that day??  Another ummm dumb question.  Is that in Ohio or Michigan waters?

[Manxfishing]

Jeff,

It's in Michigan waters
It's the hot water discharge from the Monroe power plant
You launch at Bolles and it's a mile out, one mile over and then back in

[Jay-MadWags]

This weekend looks promising for a trip to the hot pond. I would love for someone who is experienced to take me there and point out all the hazards so I could bring my skeeter back there in the spring. If anyone has an open seat I will pay for gas.
Thanks.

[Manxfishing]

Jay,
If you have a lowrance I have a way point path that was givin to me years ago

[Jay-MadWags]

No I have Humminbirds. 😩

[dartag]

This is the track we ran last weekend.   The Red/Green buoys were still in.  If not the locations should be on your GPS map.  When you are out in the  lake you will see a sand bar on the right side of the opening.  Also there are is a bridge back in the river.  Best thing to do is aim for the sand bar.  Remember to check the weather.  It is all very shallow and gets pretty rough with wind anywhere from south to north. 

Resist the temptation to cut the route short.  I have heard there are lots of hazards underwater. 

[Hollada]

Looking at the long range forecast this could happen.  We were in there Friday and it was amazing.  Between the 3 of us we easily caught over 100 bass.  Most on crankbaits.   We launched at Boles Harbor.   Hoping to go back one day this week.  Saw lots of Bald Eagles that spend the winter there.  Hope this works out for you to go.

What depth cranks were you running?  Any color better than others?

[dartag]

Series 5 Sexy Shad.  Not sure color matters.     a 1.5 did catch some fish but they seemed to like the bigger bait.  The water is pretty deep right up to shore since it is all man made,  that bait seemed to get down there better.  I am sure other baits will catch fish.  i stuck with it because I never throw a crank bait and it was fun. 

[YpsiBass]

Pretty sure you could throw one of those budweiser can looking lures and catch something in there.  They bit everything we threw on Sunday.  We need another boater!

[YpsiBass]

Updated 12/10/15

Semi-official listing of time, location, and matchups:

12/13/15 @ 9:30am at Bolles Harbor Boat Launch - http://goo.gl/p9RUDQ

Pairings so far:

- Frank, Mojo, and mackenzie
- Royce, hollada, and YpsiBass
- Scott T and Dartag
- 21XDC, bob o, and bigjc
- 1lowdiesel with Dan Kimmel


Weather report is being monitored by all involved. We won't be going if it's too windy. Fishing is fun, but it's not worth risking our lives to force it to happen. Trying to find space for Rick Fike. Another confirmed boater would be great. For those of you who are Facebook enabled, I've created a public event because keeping track of all these posts can make one go crazy: https://www.facebook.com/events/1645017939103598/

[bigjc]

The weather is shaping up to look just about right for it   

[fiker]

I'll go as a non-boater if some one has room.  I've never been there before.

[djkimmel]

I'm interested in going but it looks like you're short on boaters. Watching the weather forecast it might be a little rough getting in? Depends on the wind speed and direction. Will SW wind blow the water out some?

[bob o]

I'm interested in going but it looks like you're short on boaters. Watching the weather forecast it might be a little rough getting in? Depends on the wind speed and direction. Will SW wind blow the water out some?

SW would make a fun ride back to the ramp

[fiker]

looks like rain in the forecast as well