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    Re: Casting/Drifting this time of year???

    I rarely use minnows on jigs. As stated by Bob they fall off. I prefer to work jigs faster & get the reactionary bite. I use 3/4 to 1 oz most of the time to stay in contact with the bottom. As the...
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    Re: Columbus Fishing Expo this weekend Feb 9-11

    If you are a Walleye fisherman the Cincinnati one is not for you. I went last year & 1 Lake Erie captain & zero walleye tackle. Hopefully the Columbus Expo fits the bill for better.
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    Re: Fishing walleye out of toledo

    walleye were being caught off the reefs last Friday & Saturday before it started blowing casting harnesses working the edges of reef
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    Re: 6/30 Casting report

    Neighbor & I went out Saturday morning to cast. Started at Cone reef. Nothing Went to Crib we ended up with 6 17 - 19” keepers. We threw back about 12 shorts all the shorts were 8-10” ...
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    Re: Casting report

    Saturday morning made the long run out past the Toledo shipping channel 4 man limit in 4 1/2 hours casting weapons with 5/8 oz sinkers Colors were gold beads with copper blades & Red beads with Gold...
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    Re: Finally some good spinner fishing

    I only cast. I use Braid on all my spinning rods. Typically 6# I believe I can make longer casts using a lighter weight & the the rig falls faster with the thinner line. I make all of my own...
  7. Re: Jigging... Is afternoon/evening as productive as morning...

    Jigging in Afternoon/ evening can be very good. Start a little deeper = deeper side of reefs & then Work shallower as sun drops tip your jig with a 2” piece of crawler as the fish are starting to...
  8. Thread: Perch recipe

    by DeBaited
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    Re: Perch recipe

    I recently purchased an Air Fryer, last week I used it for Walleye. Wow I am hooked. I used barbecue Pork rinds all crushed up to roll the Fillets in I used egg as the binder. 400 degrees for...
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    Re: Perch Fishing Saturday 9/24

    As usual the forecast has changed. Wind doesn’t pick up until later Saturday afternoon. We fished this afternoon. Barely enough wind to keep the anchor line tight. More algae than mud Lake pretty...
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    Re: Evening Walleye Drift on Reefs

    I fished Crib & flat rock last Saturday morning. Did pretty well 8 between 2 of us in 3 hours 17-19” casting harnesses green / chartreuse beads. Gold blades the clouds & rougher water probably...
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    Re: Any drifters out there

    This was my last walleye casting trip for the year. Perch time now. Fished both Saturday & Sunday at crib / Niagara area. 2 of us caught 10 each day. Early morning shallower water as morning sun...
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    Re: Any drifters out there

    Yes. Depending on winds & how fast you are drifting helps determine weight. Also depth of the fish. Even on a fast drift if the fish are high you can use 1/2 oz. But if the fish are deeper you may...
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    Re: Any drifters out there

    Crib / Niagara area. Did well Friday & Saturday. Watch graph & countdown to what you are marking. Fish are all over water column
  14. Thread: Long Ride 7/1

    by DeBaited
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    Re: Long Ride 7/1

    I fished 7-1 & 7-2 around Round reef & Crib reef with 3 limits each day. Casting harnesses mainly gold blades Beads in either red or very lite purple We used smaller blades as I think the fish...
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    Re: KI Island Area

    I fished 3 miles north of west sister last Saturday & Sunday. Casting. 3 man limits both days. Fish are high feeding on the hatch. I was casting harnesses with smaller blades # 2 s. With only 2...
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    Re: Couple Questions if someone could help.

    I only cast I fish for eyes in WB until middle of August then it slows do to warm water. We then start fishing Canada not prior 2 years as it was shut down We primarily target structure around...
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    Re: New to fishing the lake

    Head towards water intake. Last 2 weeks we have been getting them in 21 ft water casting
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    Re: Walleye Casting

    I casted last Saturday up on Northwest reef. Only a few , Drift was perfect just not many willing to bite
  19. Thread: Help?

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    Re: Help?

    I have several St croix medium 6-6 fast action rods with Shimano Sahara reels. I use 6# braid These are used to Jig & cast harnesses & on occasion cast crank baits over the reefs. As you grow...
  20. Thread: Casters

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    Re: Casters

    This morning fished with my 92 year old father in law. Supposed to be 2 ft waves. But greeted with 3+. I sat him on motor cover & had him long line with a 1 oz weight with 24” leader with gold &...
  21. Thread: Casters

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    Re: Casters

    Talked to a guy from park who trolled Tuesday in front of crane creek. 22 ft of water & got limit. You may want to stop there before running past West sister. I will be out Friday & will let you all...
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    Re: Casters

    As far as keeping the tangles to a minimum. Right as the lure is just about to hit the water I grab the line for just a split second with my finger. This straightens the weapon out and allows it to...
  23. Thread: Casters

    by DeBaited
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    Re: Casters

    I am New to the site however been fishing the Western basin for over 30 years. I’m 56. I only cast. I get in about 12 weekends a year. This past weekend was one. I left dock Friday at 545....
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