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Yesterday, 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 | 1044 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...1 replies | 2939 view(s)
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05-15-2024, 08:54 PMWill do Bait Slinger.16 replies | 7955 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 | 7955 view(s)
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05-14-2024, 08:53 PMThank you.16 replies | 7955 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 | 7955 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 | 7955 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 | 6248 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 | 2385 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 | 2385 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...31 replies | 29867 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 | 4157 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 | 4157 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 | 2385 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 | 2385 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 | 2385 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 | 4359 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 | 2334 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 | 4359 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 | 4359 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 | 4359 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 | 3616 view(s)
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05-03-2024, 12:36 PMGood stuff Mike!6 replies | 3098 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 | 5365 view(s)
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05-03-2024, 07:59 AMMODIS '-' Coastwatch Great Lakes Node6 replies | 3098 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 | 3098 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 | 4461 view(s)
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04-26-2024, 10:28 AMHey congratulations on your success out there. I also get stuck sometimes on the old faithful colors. I think they are the best but it's likely...1 replies | 2538 view(s)
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04-23-2024, 01:40 PMI've just a bit of charter experience (10x) in the west basin with worm harness. Looking for direction (websites or places to call) to get a feel...1 replies | 2860 view(s)
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