June fishing

[wallywarren]

Hey eyecrazy I own a 1973 larson with a deep V and a 90HP merc. I fished Erie with my dad in this boat for 16 years. I understand were there coming from when mother Erie get mad she can get nasty. For me I am just limited to how far I can go. I fish mich. waters for the most part but have to make sure its going to be a nice day while others with bigger boat don't have to worry. Its not the speed you need on Erie because if it gets nasty you need weight or you will bounce all over the place. my advice is to what for a good day and watch the winds and go get you some of the best walleye fishing Erie has to offer.


good fishing WALLYWARREN

[jiginitis69]

Yes, It will do well. If you get into a situation just get behind a heavier vessel (within 50 yards) and let them break the waves. It is common to do and everyone knows why you are doing it. I personally have escorted many bass boats back to port. Not everyone is committed 100% to the great lakes fishing & to those of us that are--- we pay the price when trailering to Lake Ontario or Lake Michigan on our salmon trips at the gas pump.

C Ya on the Water

[eyecrazy]

thanks for the info Jiginitis69. If i'm lucky enough to get calm winds how far out do you beleive I can go in June(I will be watching the weather and I realize I can only fish fair weather)?

Thans for all the info

[jiginitis69]

Just watch the weather and all the other boats. If they all start heading in then something is up. You should install a ship shore radio with a GOOD antenea if you plan on doing much great lakes fishing. All the radios nowadays have weather channels on them and they will keep you posted, plus they give an extended forcast. Another reason to sit in the boat in your driveway and daydream.

You can also use the scan feature on the radio and ease drop allot of conversations although most charters are using cell phones now.

Good Luck and always be careful

C Ya on the Water

[ERIE REBEL1]

I had my 16ft.LUND out as far 15.2 miles.This was in June a few years back.We were in between fronts with bright skies and VERY light winds.It was a long ride in a tiller boat but with a good limit it was worth the run.I figure an average run in the Lund was around seven or eight miles out.Yes I have GPS and ship to shore and a cell phone.

[spoontang]

Your boat is fine. There are many fish within 5 miles of shore that time of year and near almost any port or ramp. Know the limitations of your boat, listen to the weather and be carefull.

Spoontang

[jig]

can some tell if my radio that i told a bout in my last post will work

[spoontang]

The only way to know how well your radio works is to use it and test it. There is a Coast Guard station near Sandusky. They can pick up most any radio transmission. I am not familiar with many hand held radios, but the specs they give you on range are in perfect conditions. Just do a self test on it. Most fishermen monitor 68.

[jig]

thanks spoontang we had it up on lake erie last year it was later afternoon and didnt hear any radio talk going on i dont know if we had it setup right or not we where out on the east end around close to the marina. this fun on here talking to fishing friends