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08-11-2022, 08:15 AM
Thread: Perch. West of Kellys 8/2/22
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Re: Perch. West of Kellys 8/2/22
I agree on the spinning reels. Especially makes it easier to fish two rods. And light rod. Having said that my buddy fishes with a broomstick of a rod and a bait casting reel and will out fish most...
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08-09-2022, 08:40 AM
Thread: Perch. West of Kellys 8/2/22
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Re: Perch. West of Kellys 8/2/22
I get by fine with 10 lb braid. Even on my walleye casting rods. If drag is set right have never had one break off.
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08-08-2022, 01:03 PM
Thread: Perch. West of Kellys 8/2/22
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Re: Perch. West of Kellys 8/2/22
Ditto on the braid. That’s the go to. But I have one spooled with mono and there are some days it out fished the braid. All about the bite and how they will take it on any given day.
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08-08-2022, 01:00 PM
Thread: Perch. West of Kellys 8/2/22
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Re: Perch. West of Kellys 8/2/22
You can spend big bucks on rods. But first go to Walmart or Fish USA on line and look for Shakespeare ”micro graphic” Very moderately priced at $20 Light weight. Sensitive. You want the “light...
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07-31-2022, 07:17 AM
Thread: Water Dogs~ Perch Report
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Re: SE of G can 22 fow August 17, 2021
I too miss Water Dog. Any updates from anyone on why he is off. Hope he is doing okay. Is he posting elsewhere?
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04-10-2022, 05:14 PM
Thread: Water Dogs~ Perch Report
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Re: SE of G can 22 fow August 17, 2021
Say it ain't so Water Dog!
You will be missed. Being laid up all year with health issue, doing my fishing through the posts of people like you and Jules!
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03-13-2022, 11:05 AM
Thread: Not Safe Boating
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Well said Waterdog. Good to see you back!
Fortunately (rather unfortunately) I won't be tempted. Had urgent spinal surgery last week to relieve pressure on spinal nerves in neck. Successful but... -
09-01-2021, 07:13 AM
Thread: What is your best PERCH Recipe?
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Re: What is your best PERCH Recipe?
How do you cook your perch for the tacos. Frying first tastes best obviously but messiest. Broiling ok but longer. To make just a quick lunch taco I’ve found I can just throw a couple of filets into...
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08-08-2021, 07:19 PM
Thread: Catching perch with pin head shiners.
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Re: Catching perch with pin head shiners.
Wakina - So glad you and your good advice are back! You generously took me out once for a trolling lesson. Great time. I share your pain on the medical injured reserve. I missed most of last year...
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07-12-2021, 07:51 PM
Thread: Water Dogs~ Perch Report
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Re: July 10th 2021 Perch 0 Walleye 6
Diagnosis is Myathensia Gravis.
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07-11-2021, 11:59 AM
Thread: Water Dogs~ Perch Report
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Re: July 10th 2021 Perch 0 Walleye 6
Water Dog so glad you are back! Instead of fishies this spring my catch was a rare autoimmune disease. Not the spring nor the catches I had planned! In hospital now for 4th time and 21st day in...
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06-05-2021, 08:30 PM
Thread: MODIS Images 31 May - 03 June
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Re: MODIS Images 31 May - 03 June
Here is link to this afternoon's zoom earth satellite view. Still a lot of stained water... I think some of that is coming from flow out of the Maumee, River Raisin, and the creeks. Friday they...
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06-04-2021, 08:56 PM
Thread: Any Luck Around West Sister - 6/5
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Re: Any Luck Around West Sister - 6/5
Same experience for us today. Disappointed in that water still was very stained. Lure disappeared within a foot or less from surface. Three of us fishing by 8 AM. Picked up 3 a bit south of A can...
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05-30-2021, 11:33 AM
Thread: How long after this major blow
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Re: How long after this major blow
Wow! Gonna be awhile!
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05-22-2021, 07:52 AM
Thread: Sheer Bliss
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Sheer Bliss
Last spring spinal surgery and covid so boat never left storage. This spring diagnosed at Easter with rare auto immune disease. Suffering 6 weeks of double vision, vertigo, and weakness. So boat once...
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12-07-2020, 08:16 AM
Thread: Shiner scales
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Dawn dishwashing soap and a toothbrush works too....
Dawn dishwashing soap and a toothbrush works too. Key is to let them soak and soften up
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10-21-2020, 02:57 PM
Thread: Covid travel restrictions
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The rate at which Ohio’s cases and ...
The rate at which Ohio’s cases and hospitalizations are rising over here, be careful and keep yourself safe
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10-12-2020, 04:11 PM
Thread: Water Dogs~ Perch Report
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Well said WD. Between spinal surgery this spring...
Well said WD. Between spinal surgery this spring and staying safe from the virus and then 2 bouts of diverticulitis I never got my boat in water this year. Didn’t get to fish one time for walleye and...
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Not nearly as friendly as this one now. Will be...
Not nearly as friendly as this one now. Will be spending more time here
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09-30-2020, 09:24 AM
Thread: Perch fishing truth
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That is probably most important advice...figure...
That is probably most important advice...figure out what is the bite for that day! It sure changes.
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09-29-2020, 06:55 PM
Thread: Fish Finders
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You won't regret that choice.
You won't regret that choice.
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09-26-2020, 09:07 AM
Thread: Perch fishing truth
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We did same. Started 830 at green can. Six plus...
We did same. Started 830 at green can. Six plus moves later - G can,F, D Green Island, Rattlesnake- it was 2:30 and we had all of 16. Ran back to pack where we started. Dropped down north of green...
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09-10-2020, 07:09 AM
Thread: Water Dogs~ Perch Report
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Neat post. Good to hear you are back. Looking...
Neat post. Good to hear you are back. Looking forward to hearing about a limit from you again one of these days. Did you check any stomachs?
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09-08-2020, 07:12 AM
Thread: Fish Finders
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Additional consideration and VERY important - If...
Additional consideration and VERY important - If you want it for Erie make sure you get model with built in Great Lakes Navigation chart or the extra chip (Coastal/Great Lakes map). That is often...
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09-08-2020, 07:08 AM
Thread: Fish Finders
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Don't forget Garmin. Love my Touch Screen. I...
Don't forget Garmin. Love my Touch Screen. I suggest you go to Bass Pro or Cabellas or other retailer where they have a large display and look at all three makes and the different sizes. Have them...
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