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10-06-2023, 05:42 AM
Thread: Perch report 10-4
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Re: Perch report 10-4
They have them at Fisherman's Central as well. I bought a couple when the bite was really slow. No different results than a spreader, but on any given day who knows. I will say they are light line...
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08-10-2023, 08:31 AM
Thread: Accurate wind and wave forecast
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Re: Accurate wind and wave forecast
I use Windfinder. It seems to be fairly accurate.
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05-30-2023, 12:27 PM
Thread: 5/28 Drifter report
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Re: 5/28 Drifter report
Glad you got them. We got a late start on Sunday and went casting all around American Eagle. I think all the boats around there this weekend scattered all the fish that were there. We could never...
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02-01-2023, 07:21 AM
Thread: Perch recipe
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Re: Perch recipe
I second that one Juls. I add a little garlic powder to the mix and soak the fillets in milk for about a half hour before frying.
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10-04-2022, 11:50 AM
Thread: Harbors/Marina's with fish cleaning house
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Re: Harbors/Marina's with fish cleaning house
Midway Marina on Catawba has a fish cleaning station as well.
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09-16-2022, 01:47 PM
Thread: 9/17 Recommendations
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Re: 9/17 Recommendations
I fished out by the green can this morning. Caught a bunch of perch, but only 1 keeper. I'd try somewhere else.
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09-14-2022, 09:29 AM
Thread: Where to go?
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Re: Where to go?
I haven't been over that way in several weeks, but the last time I was there were a bunch of commercial nets running north and south. Probably about 2 miles worth. If you are going that way, keep...
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08-25-2022, 01:25 PM
Thread: Walleye trolling gear
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Re: Walleye trolling gear
I'll second the Diawa wilderness rods. I use the Okuma Magda line counter reels. They aren't quite as nice as the Diawa reels, but they get the job done and are reliable. Jet 40's for western...
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06-30-2022, 06:08 AM
Thread: East of Kellys 6/29/22
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Re: East of Kellys 6/29/22
How were the midges out there? I fished along the line from Middle to East of Kelly's last Friday and they were terrible. Had a buddy on the boat and we called it after 3 hours it was so bad. ...
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05-31-2022, 05:52 AM
Thread: Port Clinton Area fishing
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Re: Port Clinton Area fishing
I started trolling Friday around the tip of Catawba and ended up about a mile or less outside the Portage River. There are a bunch of fish in close in 21 FOW.
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05-12-2022, 01:26 PM
Thread: Perch Limits 2022
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Perch Limits 2022
Anyone seen an announcement for the new perch limits? They were supposed to be released before May 1st. I have not been able to find anything.
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10-05-2021, 05:13 AM
Thread: 9-29, G Can Perch on the Range
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Re: 9-29, G Can Perch on the Range
I fished D can on Saturday and the fish that were there must have moved after the last blow. I didn't get any good marks. Moved around several times up to about a mile north or south of the can. ...
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09-30-2021, 06:29 AM
Thread: Not a bite
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Re: Not a bite
Going perching Saturday and was looking at D can as the starting point. I haven't been out for a few weeks due to the weather, but the last time I was there I marked lots of non biting fish. ...
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09-21-2021, 06:37 AM
Thread: 2021 perch season
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Re: 2021 perch season
We were out there Sunday as well. I moved several times, but was never more than a few hundred yards from D can. Marked a TON of fish, but couldn't get anything going. We got 4 and called it a...
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09-14-2021, 05:52 AM
Thread: Perch on Fish Finder
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Re: Perch on Fish Finder
That is what I typically see, something like that. But not that good!! That is a mess of perch.
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09-07-2021, 08:59 AM
Thread: Perch bite?
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Re: Perch bite?
We got a two man limit on Friday just NE of D can. Went back to the same spot on Saturday and caught 2....
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08-23-2021, 01:09 PM
Thread: Yellow Perch Sunday 8/22/21
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Re: Yellow Perch Sunday 8/22/21
We fished out in front of Port Clinton Friday and Saturday. We were on the eastern side of the big pack. 30-31 FOW. It was a slow pick and we moved several times each day. Got 34 Friday 11lbs and...
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08-13-2021, 05:18 AM
Thread: Trying for perch sat
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Re: Trying for perch sat
Last Friday the forecast was for 1' or less and I went out and ran into whitecaps. Solid 3' waves. I don't ever trust the NDBC forecast. Use Windfinder or another app. If it's bumpy out there...
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Re: Perch
You are in the ballpark. Launching out of Catawba it should only take 15 minutes or so to get to G. It's not as far as I thought and I come out of West Harbor. If you head straight for the stack...
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04-01-2021, 07:27 AM
Thread: Spring trip for newb
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There should be fish all around Catawba and the...
There should be fish all around Catawba and the reef complexes this time of year.
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04-01-2021, 07:23 AM
Thread: South passage
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I've never tried in front of Mazurik early. I've...
I've never tried in front of Mazurik early. I've had good luck between Mouse reef and the ferry lanes.
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Normally about the end of July.....
Normally about the end of July.....
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03-19-2021, 10:03 AM
Thread: Port Clinton Restaurants
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I'll second McCarthy's, they have great food. ...
I'll second McCarthy's, they have great food. Diana's on 163 is really good for breakfast as well. Tried the new Gideon Owen in the fall for outdoor. Place is really nice and I think the food is...
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09-28-2020, 01:16 PM
Thread: Perch fishing truth
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I had the same day. Started in the pack north of...
I had the same day. Started in the pack north of Catawba, scouted the whole way west of the green can and marked a whole lot of nothing for the most part. Saw not one fish go overboard in all the...
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08-31-2020, 01:24 PM
Thread: Clip on weights
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Fisherman's Central in Catawba has in line weight...
Fisherman's Central in Catawba has in line weight kits. They have three different assortments from $10-30. I got the basic one. Comes with 6 weights (2 each, 1 oz, 2 oz, and 3 oz) and 2 clips. I...
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Got up at 2AM, and headed out to...
Fishing with Marc and...