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Post by parson on Mar 16, 2007 12:57:21 GMT -5
What are some of the more accessable strip pits in SW Indiana that offer some decent bank fishing for bluegills?
parson Got a couple of younguns that I'd like to take in a few weeks.
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Post by parson on Mar 18, 2007 6:20:26 GMT -5
TESTING 1, 2, 3- anybody out there?
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Post by daworz on Mar 18, 2007 8:52:50 GMT -5
I went down that way ccouple years ago and did'nt have a idea as where to go, Needless to say did'nt find any pits? asked several folks and they had now idea either, I guess they keep them to there selfs, And what ever happened to Hoosier Hospitaly? Guess that goes out the window when your wanting too fish!
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Post by raporter on Mar 18, 2007 8:54:06 GMT -5
Parson I wish I could help you but all the pits I fish you need a boat. The ones that were mined under the old regulations were left just like they were when they finished taking out the coal. I know some on the pits around Dugger had the banks restored so they are accessible. Shakamak would be a nice place to take kids.
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Post by steiny on Mar 18, 2007 9:09:06 GMT -5
In and around the Greene Sullivan state park (southwest of Linton) there are hundreds of strip pits. I too always take a boat, so don't know about bank fishing. Many of these pits (probably most) have good bluegill fishing.
If you don't have a boat, but do have a pick-up, you can rent boats and trolling motors at Minners bait shop in Linton, Dirty Harry's bait shop, or 4-Way bait shop which are both right in the Greene Sullivan forrest at 4-way intersection.
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Post by parson on Mar 18, 2007 15:19:34 GMT -5
Thanks for the replies. I do have a truck so renting is an option I hadn't thought of. I may end up taking the kids to Atterbury. Plenty of small fish there but I would like to get into some big 'gills.
parson
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Post by daworz on Mar 18, 2007 22:35:04 GMT -5
steiny, When is a good time too make a trip down that way, and avoid alot of folks? And get a mess of Gills
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Post by steiny on Mar 19, 2007 17:41:44 GMT -5
I'm making my first trip next weekend, but it will be for crappie. Water may still be a bit cool, but I don't care. Good gill fishing usually starts mid April and peaks mid May. There are enough lakes down there, that you can just about always find some peace and quiet. Fishing through the week -vs- weekend eliminates most of the crowd.
I've been running down that way steady for about 15 years now, and kind of fell in love with the area. Recently made a deal on 40 acres of wooded ground, where I'm going to build a cabin right smack in the middle of hunting and fishing heaven. Supposed to close the deal in about a week.
It takes a bunch of trips to really get to know your way around, learn a few lakes, etc. Stay at the Park Inn in Linton, and there are usually a few other fishermen staying there who will give some advice. Don't waste your time asking for advice at the bait shops. You can get maps at the DNR office just south of Dugger.
One tip I would offer, is realize that many of those pits are very clear water. If you can see the fish, they can probably see you too, and won't bite well. Go with lightweight presentations. Overcast days or dawn and dusk seem best.
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Post by duff on Mar 19, 2007 19:13:24 GMT -5
trolling baits way back is a good technique on those clear lakes. I used a small beatle spin and picked up big gills and small bass like crazy. Was the only way we could catch fish on that lake. You can fish 10 lakes and have 8 different water conditions 2 inch visibility to 20 feet
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