Most often I like to hit the "point’ and cast dead alewives under a float about four feet down. If that’s not working, I try a night crawler or spawn.  For those of you that like to cast, try any type of minnow plug, and cast cross the current.  Don’t forget a long-handled net.  If the point is covered by water or too crowded, go to where the discharge starts and try to bottom fish with the live baits that I already mentioned. 

Another spot is the pond in the back. I like to bottom fish there as well, or I try one of my secrets, which is to stand on the wall and use a jigging Rapala.  Also, casting floating Rapalas in orange works very well. 

Well, enough about Dean Mitchell, let’s head over to the Amoco discharge in Whiting. I go here when Mitchell is either too crowded or closed. Fish the current area with the same techniques as you would at Dean Mitchell.  If you stay past dark, you might even catch a bonus catfish. I haven’t seen one myself, but I've heard of some huge catfish caught there at night. 

Now lets head over to the state line power plant. I catch more browns there than the other two places combined. There I generally use two rods.  On one rod I use a live golden roach four feet under a float, and on the other rod I cast an orange floating Rapala. The only drawback to this spot is that they don’t discharge all the time.  But when they do, it's my favorite spot because it’s a lot less crowded than at Dean Mitchell.  Here's a bonus: If the browns aren’t hitting, you can also fish the inside for small mouth bass.  Please catch and release these fine fighting fish. 

Well that’s all for now, in my next report regarding February Cohos, I may give up my secret lure that will enable you to out fish everyone else 3 or 4 to 1.  Until then,

Tight lines and screaming drags, 

Charlie Tuna.