Ralph Field

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Turing rocks on a calm morning was always our method of choice and we caught a lot of them. I did try the minnow trap baited with a can of cat food with holes poked in it. I always caught more turning rocks on my way to check the trap than I ever did in the trap. After a few tries with the trap I deemed it a waste of my time. Look for a shallow rocky beach on the lake where you are going to fish then lift stones slowly and catch the crayfish with your hands , my preferred method, or use a small net to catch them. You can't find a better bait for small mouth bass. IMO

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Great idea ! One of the volunteers looked like Blair.

Hope he was entered in the tourney, as it may be the largest fish entered.

Great photos ! I miss seeing loons, your pictures bring back great memories.

I've noticed that some anglers and fishing guides in the southern US are wearing scarves and gloves to protect there exposed skin to the harmful rays of the sun. Perhaps Googling sun protective wear might yield some results for gloves. Amazon sells what you are looking for under $20 you can get: Coolibar UPF 50+ Full-Finger Gloves - Sun Protection

Great looking fish !

Nice looking water ! You are a fortunate man.

Great pictures !

Looks good! Don't forget that you will now need an operator's card , if you don't have one.

Saying you have too much roe from snagged salmon and offering it to fellow members.

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Great looking fish !

There is a pier at Port Dover which isn't too far from Long Point.

Congratulations ! You deserve to be proud.

Congratulations on a great trip.

Great photos !

For Lake Erie I use LEOFS

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I'm in full agreement.

I think this new section will be a great addition to the board. I was going to store Mike's overshoe article, but now I'll be able to easily locate it.

Float fishing for steelhead.

I wish the best for you & your wife.