Page 7 - Fishing Report - 11-11-15

MERCER COUNTY

Shenango River Lake
Ken Smith (Sharon); filed 11/9:

- October 27: I fished Shenango with Reuban Austin, Jr. Jigs and Crappie Nibbles put
53 eaters in the boat. That’s enough to get him through the winter.

- October 31: I fished Shenango with my brother Rich. Fished multiple areas to get
some fish for his freezer. Tried deep stumps with no luck, so we went shallower to 9
foot over wood. With Bobby Garland Baby Shads we put a limit of 10” to 12” black
crappies in the boat.

 November 3: On Shenango by myself. Fished a couple spots I hadn’t fished since
early summer and the fish were still there. I caught and released most of the day,
but 15 fish that were 10” or better. Hang Glided small jigs and Nibbles in 12 feet
over brush.

Ken Smith technique Hang Gliding White bass, too

Keeper crappies

Darl Black (Cochranton); filed 11/5: “I fished Shenango for several hours with Ken Smith.
Ken demonstrated why he is the King of Crappie Angling on Shenango. The details of his
technique can be found in my recent blog at www.darlblack.blogspot.com. One tip that I
saved for the Fishing Report was this: Ken always uses a Berkley Crappie Nibble on his jigs
at this time of year. Stick a fresh Nibble on the hook and it comes off at the first hit. Ken’s
secret is to dump several Nibbles into the open lid top of the jar and let them air dry a bit.
A slightly dried Nibble stays on the hook so much better!”

VENANGO COUNTY

Bill @ Griffins Bait & Tackle; filed 11/9: “This time of year the Sonar-type blade bait is ex-
tremely popular for walleye and bass in lakes as well as in the river. I offer locally made
blade baits in ¼ and ½-ounce sizes in any color requested. At $2.99 and $3.99, these
blades are offered at significantly lower price than the big brand name ones.”