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05-04-2023, 08:02 AM
Thread: West Harbor Public Boat Launch
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Re: West Harbor Public Boat Launch
The public launch on West Harbor is owned by Ottawa county. I have launched there but I don't know all the rules. But I would be surprised if they would allow long term parking. I would suggest...
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04-27-2023, 07:14 PM
Thread: Advice on Trolling from a 30 Footer?
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Re: Advice on Trolling from a 30 Footer?
I have a 32' with twin 454's. I troll with one engine with one large Amish bag. I can get down to 1.5mph. Yes you need a full time captain to steer the boat.
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10-30-2022, 12:12 PM
Thread: Sad State of Perch Fishing on Lake Erie
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Re: Sad State of Perch Fishing on Lake Erie
hageman, thank you for yur insight to the fishery. I believe the ODNR has done a great job managing the lake Erie fishery. It's one of the best in the country. I too remember fishing for white bass...
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06-17-2022, 09:34 AM
Thread: Walleye 6/15, 16
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Walleye 6/15, 16
We fished on a charter on Wednesday about 4 miles nw of North Bass, near the war memorial. Got our limit of eaters in about 3 hours. spoons and flicker shads. The black flies were the worst I've ever...
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05-23-2022, 05:52 AM
Thread: Sunday afternoon report 5/22
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Re: Sunday afternoon report 5/22
Nice report Thanks
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04-26-2022, 10:13 AM
Thread: Saturday in 27 - 30 FOW
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Re: Saturday in 27 - 30 FOW
We were west of the islands Saturday and did well at all depths. We were bringing in one of our lines and I saw a walleye follow the lure from about 5 feet in back of the boat and he hit it right at...
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03-27-2022, 06:15 PM
Thread: Seeking VHF Radio Advice
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Re: Seeking VHF Radio Advice
I've been fishing Erie for more than 50 years and I wouldn't leave the dock without a VHF radio! Good advice above. Most any brand radio will work ok. But get a fixed mount ra
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11-07-2021, 10:06 AM
Thread: Fishing with Marc and Grace 11/6/2021
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Re: Fishing with Marc and Grace 11/6/2021
Sounds like a great trip. I can relate to just enjoying being on the lake, fish are a bonus. But I must admit too often I get caught up in catching a hog or a limit. Love your photos. You have the...
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10-21-2021, 08:09 AM
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Re: Fishing with Clayton, Todd, and Dale 10/19/2021
I read all of your reports Capt Juls. I appreciate the detail that you provide. I have learned a lot from your posts. Please keep posting!
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08-11-2021, 04:34 PM
Thread: Stopped by the Coast Guard today
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Re: Stopped by the Coast Guard today
I'm not an attorney, but U.S. Courts over the last 200 years have consistently upheld the right of the Coast Guard to board and inspect vessels, probable cause or not.
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08-10-2021, 11:04 AM
Thread: Stopped by the Coast Guard today
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Re: Stopped by the Coast Guard today
Iowawalleye, yes day/night visual distress signals are required on lake Erie. Most boaters carry the orange flag for daytime, and the handheld flares for night time. Suggest you check out the newer...
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08-09-2021, 01:22 PM
Thread: Stopped by the Coast Guard today
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Re: Stopped by the Coast Guard today
I was hailed by the Coast Guard for a vessel check a few years ago as I was coming in the channel to West Harbor. My brother in law happened to be driving my boat at the time. They came alongside ...
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08-08-2021, 05:36 PM
Thread: Catching perch with pin head shiners.
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Re: Catching perch with pin head shiners.
Wakina, glad to see you back and that you overcame the medical issues! And good info on the hook sizes. I've been perch jetkin for many years but your point about the thinner wire hooks and smaller...
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08-03-2021, 08:44 AM
Thread: Perch Caller
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Re: Perch Caller
At times over the years of perch fishing when the bite gets tough I have put a few live minnows and some cut up pieces in a minnow bucket and loaded it with a rock and sunk it to the bottom....
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06-25-2021, 03:00 PM
Thread: Where are the walleye
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Re: Where are the walleye
Good job figuring out the program badboards. We trolled harnesses with worms in addition to Bandits and spoons. All on in line planer boards. Did not try dipsies. Not sure how dipsies would make a...
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06-25-2021, 06:32 AM
Thread: Where are the walleye
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Re: Where are the walleye
We trolled Tuesday through Thursday all around the islands. NADA
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06-21-2021, 07:09 PM
Thread: Text messages for Walleye hotspots
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Re: Text messages for Walleye hotspots
Please add me 937 216 5344
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05-22-2021, 03:23 PM
Thread: Sheer Bliss
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Re: Sheer Bliss
Glad to hear you finally got out.
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05-12-2021, 08:02 AM
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05-12-2021, 07:57 AM
Thread: 5/11 trip report
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Re: 5/11 trip report
Thanks for the report Porkchop. Appreciate you sharing the info. I'm headed up early tomorrow morning.
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05-07-2021, 06:04 AM
Thread: Fishing with the Claypool Family 5/6/2021
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Re: Fishing with the Claypool Family 5/6/2021
What a great story. Those kids will remember this trip and talk about it for many years. And a good chance they'll become fishermen themselves.
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04-29-2021, 03:21 PM
Thread: 5/1 Weekend
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Re: 5/1 Weekend
i would start in the Green and Rattlesnake islands area
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04-14-2021, 04:24 PM
Thread: Decal expiration
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It has expired as of March 1. All of these expire...
It has expired as of March 1. All of these expire on March 1 of the year indicated
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04-08-2021, 08:06 AM
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Thanks for the reports Juls.
Thanks for the reports Juls.
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01-11-2021, 10:47 AM
Thread: Lake Erie Algae Bloom info
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Very interesting and informative. I've always...
Very interesting and informative. I've always been interested in Lake Erie water quality and try to stay up to date on the latest developments. Thanks for posting this.
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