Head boat fishing

[gregnwtf]

Thinking of bringing my 8yr old up for some head boat fishing on the friday before easter. How do the headboats work? Do they set up over perch and your on your own or do they drift for walleye? Never been on one always a 6 man charter but cant swing the cost for justhatt my son and I. Any input would be appreciated. Anyone recommend a good port clinton or near there head boat? Im driving from Cincinnati also.

If you plan on fishing that early with an 8 year old. Wow, that would be walleye jigging on the reefs for sure. 6-7 hour trips, you pay the fee, bring your own bait and rods. This is from my exp that an 8 year old may not do well being that early in the spring. I always tell customers that April jig time is for hearty fisherman. Its normally very cool, somewhat rough, and you can not predict that much in April. April is 50/50. I love April jig fishing, but not sure an 8 yr old would do well. This is from my exp.

[rick2752]

Thanks everyone for your input. He LOVES to fish and just hang out with me. I was planning on watching the weather VERY closely. I don't want him to go out the first time and get sick and never want to fish on bigger water again. I do appreciate your input Greg. Maybe its just me that has the fever. We are planning a North Carolina trip in June and he wants to fish the ocean. My thoughts were that this would be a good test run. Do the head boats have an enclosed heated area?

[maverick17]

Thanks everyone for your input. He LOVES to fish and just hang out with me. I was planning on watching the weather VERY closely. I don't want him to go out the first time and get sick and never want to fish on bigger water again. I do appreciate your input Greg. Maybe its just me that has the fever. We are planning a North Carolina trip in June and he wants to fish the ocean. My thoughts were that this would be a good test run. Do the head boats have an enclosed heated area?

none that I have ever been on.

and as said before, everything you need you better bring, with the exception of a cooler for the fish, they will have ice and coolers, but you will need your stringer.

This includes snacks, water, beer, etc, on top of fishing gear.

[wayne johnson]

Reel Sport charters offer both six pack and walk on charters,
everything supplied, full eight hours or limit, Call Captain
Mike Johnson 419 265 2736 for details, First trip is MARCH 24.

[half pole]

Drawbridge marina has 5 or 6 headboats. It's around $40 a person. Have caught a lot of limits with them over the years . They will put you on the fish !