Ports, Piers, Creeks, Rivers and Rainbows

[zippyFX]

Funny.... I just came back from niagra and had a similar experience. I didn't climb down though, I just scouted the whirlpool and the glen from up high. I was tackled up though and itchin to get down. Like you though those ice shelves were not worth the risk.

The recommendations I got, when using hardware, was too cast 3/8ths spoons into the current and let the drift. Some also recommended similar sized spinners. Most recommend longer rods. People I talked too said Browns were out.

I found a water front park at niagra on the lake that I cast for about half an hour. I had one apparent hit on a spinner but there was no definitive strike, head shake, or pull, and what ever it was dropped off. Likely a piece of would but if cold have been a lazy fish.

Let us know how you do!
The popular thing though is centre pinning. Some recommended drifting minnows at about 14 feet depth. You can try this with your spinning rod but your drift won't be as smooth.