Winter walleyes out of huron

I joined JohnN and his brother on their boat out of Huron this first day of winter. The five boats that went out before we got there this morning salted the ramp and dock, so we lightly salted also.
As soon as we saw some good marks on the Hook screen, we selected the rods, and quickly put out the ones that already had green flicker minnows attached, then added a couple of other lures, including a Bandit Taco Salad. Those lures mentioned were the most productive,as we marked our waypoints, then trolled back on tracks close to the previous course(s). We finished after noon, with 3 man limit of a nice, well-fed walleyes.

Nice job! Those fish will make for some great fish fries this winter...:)

Thanks for the post, I showed my wife pictures of our catch, and she still said I was crazy. It was 24 degrees when we left, and yes it was cold, once we got into the fish, we kept busy and it didn’t feel that cold. This could have been our last trip for the year, so I’m glad we found them. I’m glad I have retired friends who can go fishing with very little notice, otherwise, I wouldn’t be out there. Merry Christmas everyone !

Love to see new posts. Thank you and congrats!

Did you have to bust through ice at the ramp? The pier webcam looks like the river is frozen, even this morning. For sure you guys earned those fish!

Just a thin skim of ice on the right side of the dock, didn't affect our launch. We saw a couple of small thin sheets floating with the river current on our way back in, but the solid/thicker ice was further upstream from the launch ramp.

I was out northeast of Cedar Point second week of December and it was lights out fishing. 35 to 40 FOW, bandits and DDHJ12's but the orange and pink husky jerk did most of the work. Had one 8 pounder just over 28". It was a very foggy and overcast day but the walleye must have liked it. I wish I could post a picture of the catch but not sure how to do that yet. Happy New Year everyone!

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Originally Posted by Lynn M

I wish I could post a picture of the catch but not sure how to do that yet. Happy New Year everyone!

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It's simple...when you're making a post, click on "Advanced Mode" at the bottom of the reply box.

Then, scroll down further, and click on "Manage Attachments"...another box will pop up, and it's pretty self explanatory....

1. Click on "Add Files" at the top right...
2. Choose the photo from your computer...
3. Click "Upload"....
Repeat if adding more than one photo...
4. Click "Done" at the bottom right of that window when you've added all the photos you want (they only allow up to 5 at a time)...

When you click "submit reply" on your post..the pics will be added.

Hope that helps...:)

Does anyone know if the ice is melted enough to get your boat in at Huron? Thinking of trying it on Monday

Thank you so much Juls! You are so helpful to everyone on this forum, even to the newbies like me. :) I have been reading your posts for the last couple years and just love them! You have taught me a lot when it comes to walleye fishing! Here is a pic of what I brought home on December 7.

Thanks Juls on how to post a picture here.Have not been able to figure out yet.Read on OGG....got a Huron tread going,that ramp not open today.But very close.The guy checking thinks it will be open tomorrow.

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Originally Posted by Lynn M

Thank you so much Juls! You are so helpful to everyone on this forum, even to the newbies like me. :) I have been reading your posts for the last couple years and just love them! You have taught me a lot when it comes to walleye fishing! Here is a pic of what I brought home on December 7.

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You're welcome...that's what this site is for, right? Glad I could be of help. Nice catch, too! Well done! :)

Thank you Captain Jules. I have been on this site for how many years, but have never been able to post pictures. Thank you!
Bruce

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my daughter a year ago tomorrow, hope can replicate it again soon

Went out of Huron on Wednesday the 18th. Got to the dock about 7:15 and I was the only one there. That sort of freaked me out but the ramp looked fine and there was no ice so I went ahead and launched. Was a bit breezy in the morning 1 to 2 footers. Had a tip that some guys were getting some over close to Vermillion so I headed that direction. Was looking for decently clear water but couldn't find as clear as I liked. Lots of fish on the Garmin from 34 to 45 FOW. Set up and began fishing where I was getting the best marks in 43 FOW and they started biting around 9:45 and then shut off about 20 minutes later. Managed to get 3 or 4 during that time. Couldn't buy a bite then for a couple hours so I decided to head back west closer to Cedar Point. The water clarity was a bit better over there and the bite was better too, winds died down and made for very pleasant fishing. Set up about 1:45 in 40 FOW and they started biting almost right away. Caught another 8 to 10 in about an hour and a half. P10's were definitely the lure of choice. Best set was 50 feet the 2 oz. and another 15 to 20 feet. Speed was .9 to 1.2. Best fish was a female fatty, 27.5" and 7.75 lbs. Decided to post on this thread since I went out of Huron. All around was a great day and I was able to have a fish fry for the guys at work which is always a hit. :o

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Originally Posted by Lynn M

Went out of Huron on Wednesday the 18th. Got to the dock about 7:15 and I was the only one there. That sort of freaked me out but the ramp looked fine and there was no ice so I went ahead and launched. Was a bit breezy in the morning 1 to 2 footers. Had a tip that some guys were getting some over close to Vermillion so I headed that direction. Was looking for decently clear water but couldn't find as clear as I liked. Lots of fish on the Garmin from 34 to 45 FOW. Set up and began fishing where I was getting the best marks in 43 FOW and they started biting around 9:45 and then shut off about 20 minutes later. Managed to get 3 or 4 during that time. Couldn't buy a bite then for a couple hours so I decided to head back west closer to Cedar Point. The water clarity was a bit better over there and the bite was better too, winds died down and made for very pleasant fishing. Set up about 1:45 in 40 FOW and they started biting almost right away. Caught another 8 to 10 in about an hour and a half. P10's were definitely the lure of choice. Best set was 50 feet the 2 oz. and another 15 to 20 feet. Speed was .9 to 1.2. Best fish was a female fatty, 27.5" and 7.75 lbs. Decided to post on this thread since I went out of Huron. All around was a great day and I was able to have a fish fry for the guys at work which is always a hit. :o

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Great job! Thanks for the report...:)

Those look like some monster perch!! Awesome!!

Nice work and great report. Thanks for posting it.