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Ken Smith (Sharon); filed 9-22: I fished Shenango on 9/13 and 9/20; did very well both days.
Water temps are still high but the bite was very consistent. Bobby Garland released a new soft
plastic bait last fall called the Crappie Shooter and they are deadly on this lake. The bait is made
to fish flat so it glides instead of wobble like twister tails. On the two trips, I caught well over a
hundred fish. Ordered them from Fish USA; great selection of colors.

Pete Cartwright @ Smalliesontheyoug.com; filed 9-13: I joined Randy at

Fish West PA for some hybrid striper fishing. Randy caught several plus a
few largemouths. This was the tail end of the run; I hope to get on them
again in the next run. (See photo)

VENANGO COUNTY

Allegheny River
Jeff @ Keystone Connection Guide Service; filed 9-22; I resumed guide trips on the Allegheny on
th
Sunday September 16 after the river had receded. We are catching lots of smallmouths, in-
cluding plenty of big ones up to 19 inches, along with quality size walleyes. Spinnerbaits, soft
swimbaits and flukes have all been productive. Even though last weekend’s cold front made it
feel like fall, the fish are still in summer locations – i.e. near fast to moderate current. (See pho-
tos below)

Bill Logan (Pleasantville); filed 9/21: Fished the river on Monday. Water was stained with about
1 foot of visibility. I caught 2 pike and 8 bass up to three pounds on Chatterbait. Last Thursday, I
got five on Rapala X Rap Shad, Chatterbait and Yum Dinger. (See photos below))