I’m sure his assertion regarding the demise of the blue pike was a tongue in cheek comment. I routinely make the trip from East Harbor to the Vermillion Buoy in a Thompson fisherman 240. With good electronics, radios, and towing insurance these trips are feasible. When making a trip of this caliber, caution is a must. High pressure setting in along with a clear weather radar and good wave forecasts will lead to a safe day on the lake.

Dr. Ed,
Did Dr. Vernon Tharp teach any of your classes at OSU? He was my Great Uncle…