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Yesterday, 03:40 PMAbsolutely no reason to go all the way to the west end of the Lake in Michigan if you are staying in Port Clinton. Plenty of good to great walleye...2 replies | 1568 view(s)
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05-12-2024, 09:29 PMCanada can and is a good alternative to the US side, but it's not necessary to go that far in May or June. Plenty of walleye on this side. Yes,...4 replies | 4166 view(s)
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05-12-2024, 09:20 PMThanks Juls.6 replies | 4749 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...4 replies | 4166 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...7 replies | 1105 view(s)
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05-10-2024, 08:36 AMI don't know about overnight. Call East Harbor State Park, they are the HQ for Catawba and the Islands Ohio State Parks. 419-734-44242 replies | 383 view(s)
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05-10-2024, 07:01 AMThe CharterCam live charter fishing boat webcam should start the 2024 season Saturday morning, the next charter. Boat should be out nearly every day...1 replies | 3137 view(s)
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05-09-2024, 12:24 PMThere is a way to get the Lake Erie NOAA MODIS Satellite image closer to the size it used to be, and it has a zoom function. Go the Great Lakes...6 replies | 4749 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. ...7 replies | 1105 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...29 replies | 26497 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 | 3829 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 | 3829 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😂7 replies | 1105 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...7 replies | 1105 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...7 replies | 1105 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 | 3902 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 | 2172 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 | 3902 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 | 3902 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 | 3902 view(s)
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05-03-2024, 07:57 PMFishermans's Wharf, Drawbridge Marina, Tibbles, they are all good. You might have another option. Some marinas have overnight dockage or visitor...2 replies | 3360 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 | 3360 view(s)
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05-03-2024, 12:36 PMGood stuff Mike!6 replies | 2676 view(s)
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05-03-2024, 08:43 AMDW72 replied to a thread Fishing with David and Dean....5/2/2024 in Western Lake Erie Fishing REPORTSThank you. Somehow your posts just keep getting better and better! 💪3 replies | 5023 view(s)
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05-03-2024, 07:59 AMMODIS '-' Coastwatch Great Lakes Node6 replies | 2676 view(s)
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05-03-2024, 07:37 AMnickpaolini81 replied to a thread Where's the walleye out of toledo in Western Lake Erie Fishing REPORTSCould you share the link to the "satellite" that you use to follow the turbidity?6 replies | 2676 view(s)
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05-03-2024, 06:42 AMWest Basin replied to a thread Where's the walleye out of toledo in Western Lake Erie Fishing REPORTSMight be a little late for jigging, as the spawn is winding down, but you can try around Turtle Island. Some walleye do spawn there. Also, in the...6 replies | 2676 view(s)
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04-29-2024, 04:55 PMNeed more information. Assume you are spending Friday night on South Bass? On the Boat? If so, you probably don't need to run all the way to...5 replies | 5082 view(s)
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04-28-2024, 03:03 PMThank you for reporting CaptKen! Can't wait to get back out. Likely mid May. Great to know you are getting them moving that fast already!2 replies | 4246 view(s)
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04-26-2024, 12:04 PMJune 8th is a Saturday right in the middle of the best overall walleye fishing for most people (warm, lots of fish, don't have to go far). I doubt...3 replies | 2669 view(s)
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