Awww, we used to live in the UP and fish Little Bay De Noc. I miss that water!! Erie is always so rough in comparison. Talked Hubby into taking me out last Sunday in Newport, we drifted for about 4 hours. No bites, but marked tons of fish. The weekend before we didnt even mark anything, so it was an improvement to us. Good Luck!! Would love a report because I Hope to be out for Mothers Day myself.