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05-27-2024, 05:33 PMCongrats man1 replies | 4423 view(s)
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05-27-2024, 05:32 PMNicely done Billy Boy4 replies | 6402 view(s)
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05-23-2024, 09:53 AMAnyone got any intel on the casting bite across the line? Thinking of doing some slides on the west side of Pelee Saturday and Sunday.0 replies | 1645 view(s)
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05-23-2024, 08:22 AMWorms5 replies | 5413 view(s)
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05-23-2024, 08:22 AMThe water temp is already 68 degrees. I'd strongly consider fishing East and definitely run works with a few bandits mixed in. My next trip will be...5 replies | 5413 view(s)
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05-22-2024, 05:20 PMThe bite was hot yesterday about halfway between Huron and Vermillion. 30-35 FOW. LOTS of fish. Harnesses out fished bandits 3 to 1.0 replies | 1262 view(s)
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05-22-2024, 05:16 PMI struggled a lot more on Sunday and Monday. Fished around D can, the triangle, north of Kelley's and between mouse and cedar point. Did not mark a...5 replies | 5413 view(s)
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05-20-2024, 08:13 AMTook the women and children out for a boat ride and ended up sliding 3 times just SE of Middle Island....state side in 35'. Fished from 10-3 with...0 replies | 1488 view(s)
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05-19-2024, 04:43 AMGot 18 yesterday straight west of mouse over to F Can. Bandits 55-100 back. Baits with orange and pink bellies with chrome sides were best. All...5 replies | 5413 view(s)
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05-15-2024, 08:54 PMWill do Bait Slinger.16 replies | 21587 view(s)
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05-15-2024, 09:39 AMI'll share that Mazurik's cleaning station was closed on 5/5/24.....that's the last I was there.16 replies | 21587 view(s)
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05-14-2024, 08:53 PMThank you.16 replies | 21587 view(s)
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05-14-2024, 05:08 PMNo apology necessary Billy Boy, thanks for responding. I'd be happy to share info back and forth on colors, active fish depth and speeds, etc. even...16 replies | 21587 view(s)
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05-14-2024, 12:46 PMIf the weather holds, I'll be there staying in PC and fishing Saturday through Tuesday, leaving Wednesday. Depending on water clarity I'll launch at...16 replies | 21587 view(s)
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05-11-2024, 06:59 AMThe past five years I’ve been on charter boats that fish Canada in May and June and do great. We drifted harnesses and I really am not interested in...6 replies | 20908 view(s)
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05-10-2024, 01:15 PMVery good to know. Thank you for sharing Sir! The weather looks crappy out west for a while and I really don't want to play the price gouging game...9 replies | 8640 view(s)
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05-09-2024, 08:04 AMGood morning Scott. Yes, I remember! This sounds really encouraging. The water temps appear to be higher than average so I bet you are right on. ...9 replies | 8640 view(s)
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05-07-2024, 10:32 AMSunday 5/5/24 Didnt even start fishing until 11AM SE of Niagara Reef (ya we joined the 50+ other boats). Picked up 4 shorties sliding past the D-can...35 replies | 33893 view(s)
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05-07-2024, 07:58 AMSunday 5/5/24 pulled the boat up from Mercer PA primarily to get it settled on the slip @ Channel Grove Marina. Didnt even start fishing until 11AM...5 replies | 4637 view(s)
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05-06-2024, 07:12 PMCongratulations on a giant walleye and a very successful trip! Thank you for posting Sir.5 replies | 4637 view(s)
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05-06-2024, 07:10 PMBudman told me last season that they have had luck in Ashtabula in May but he normally focuses on mid June and beyond. I'm just an addict I guess😂9 replies | 8640 view(s)
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05-06-2024, 07:06 PMHey PFK! OMG...I just typed up a huge response and lost it. I enjoyed talking and sharing info with you last summer. I live in the southwest...9 replies | 8640 view(s)
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05-06-2024, 03:48 PMThis may be a stupid question but does anyone fish for the walleyes out of these locations in May? Are there a good amount of resident fish there...9 replies | 8640 view(s)
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05-05-2024, 03:30 PMDitto to ITSBOB for my board setup and same size mono. Look up "the loop trick" on YouTube. The Fishing 411 guys explain it well. I like...10 replies | 4874 view(s)
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05-05-2024, 03:25 PMSorry for the tough day Ducker. Thank you for posting. I haven't been out there in over a month but should get back there within 2 weeks. I will...2 replies | 2508 view(s)
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05-04-2024, 10:05 PMLong story short for me..I run the longest leads on the outside. This is the way when running big boards too. If you wanna run just a couple with...10 replies | 4874 view(s)
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05-04-2024, 10:08 AMBTW, this is for all flatlining or unassisted baits. If using snap weights, I think things change a little bit. Others can jump in but generally, I...10 replies | 4874 view(s)
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05-04-2024, 10:02 AMPersonally, I fish both ways. When targeting fish that are higher in the water column I run the shorter leads the farthest out to not spook the...10 replies | 4874 view(s)
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05-03-2024, 03:26 PMI would strongly suggest the guys at Fisherman's Wharf in Port Clinton. I have my own boat but we've had great times with them with larger groups...2 replies | 3845 view(s)
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05-03-2024, 12:36 PMGood stuff Mike!6 replies | 3467 view(s)
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