What is the best bait for sauger?
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What is the best bait for sauger?
The easiest way to catch saugers is to vertically jig using a large, heavy jig of ¾- to 1-ounce—occasionally larger. Could be soft plastic. Could be hair or feathers. Mostly, folks tend to also tip the jig with a minnow to sweeten the deal with scent and taste, helping fish to locate it in the murk.
Where can I find sauger in Ohio?
Sauger were historically abundant in Lake Erie, the Ohio River and their larger tributaries. Today the sauger is still very common in the Ohio River and its larger tributaries upstream to the first dam. In Lake Erie and its tributaries they have become a rather rare catch but small numbers are still present.
What is the world record sauger?
The world record saugeye stands at 12 pounds 13 ounces. If you’re curious, the world record walleye weighs 25 pounds and the world record sauger weighs 8 pounds 12 ounces.
Can you fish a bottom bouncer from shore?
Yes, you can fish bottom bouncers from shore, by casting them out and retrieving them with a spinning rod setup. Just keep in mind that you need to use a shorter leader when you do this (less than 3 feet long), as long leaders are harder to cast, and tend to get tangled with your main line during the casting process.
Are there saugeye in Lake Erie?
Saugers were once caught in Lake Erie by the millions by Ohio’s commercial netters all along the south shore, especially in the fall and spring. A comment relayed in an 1893 U.S. Fish Commission report stated that they were so abundant in the spring and fall near Cleveland that, “scarcely any other fish can exist!”
Can you catch sauger in the summer?
Saugers bite all year long. Spring, summer and fall offer incredible fishing for both walleyes and saugers as they are active.
Does sauger taste good?
Saugers taste incredible. The firm white meat of a sauger is sought after. Some locals will tell you they like the sauger’s taste better than the walleye’s, as they believe the meat is a bit sweeter. Regardless of opinion, they taste good.
Do walleye and sauger taste the same?
Sauger vs Walleye Taste Another reason walleye and sauger are similar is their taste. They’re both semi-sweet with a deliciously flaky texture. Walleye and sauger taste like most mild white meat freshwater fish, but you can season them with lemon pepper and salt for a bold flavor.
