I was fishing a "secret" place on the Mississippi near Carleton Place and caught a lot of these "suckers". They are now becoming a much more common fish to catch. They aren't bad to catch as they are growing bigger each year and unlike my concept of suckers, they will go after dry flies! The river from Appleton to Carleton Place is very easy wading. The rock profile is fairly flat and great for newbies and old guys. The small bass hide in the cracks coming up for drifting goodies. When you find a good location, it is a "fish a cast". Use light rods in the 3 wt range and you are in for a good evening of fishing.
I've had several comments via email concerning this post. They are called Fallfish and are part of the Minnow Family. Apparently, on the east coast they get up to two pounds! I would be sorry to see them take over from the bass in our river but I think I could adapt to two pounders!
I've had several comments via email concerning this post. They are called Fallfish and are part of the Minnow Family. Apparently, on the east coast they get up to two pounds! I would be sorry to see them take over from the bass in our river but I think I could adapt to two pounders!
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