lake Erie Report

[Lakeshore]

I had a chance to fish with a good friend today. We launched from Port Maitland this morning at 7 am.

Since i am not that familiar (newbie) concerning Lake Erie, I decided to take the suggestions of owner of the boat and go to spot that had been productive before.

We headed out from Port and went out to a location near or around the "Gas Wells", probably familiar to some of you (White posts floating out several; miles from shore).

I'll try to do my best with the details. 80 FOW, 35-50FT down, 2 riggers, 175', and 200' back from ball. Worm harnesses, double bladed, copper color and rainbow pattern.

2 rods, lead core, out to an approximate depth of 32-37'.

Today the wind was out of the west, some swells, 2-4 ft deep. I am usually very good on boats, but today got real "sea sick", lasted four hours on chips and water.

Didn't get a single bite, nothing, nada, zip, zilch.

Did I do something wrong??? I would appreciate feedback. I know that everyone gets skunked sooner or later, but I just want to make sure that I didn't make a rookie mistake, and could have saved a good day.

 

 

Just some pics of the water and weather conditions

[moemoe]

In erie, I usually have better luck closer to the bottom this time of year, down 65 and 75, and you don't need that long of a lead, sometimes under 10ft works well, dipsey seem to produce more than downriggers though, good report and better luck next time, gotta love that lake erie chop

[Carp]

I've done well with worm tipped spinners and small spoons.

Out on a charter a couple of years ago. We caught 21 walleye in about 3 hours.

Only 2 or 3 came off the riggers. The rest were on dipseys. The same green and orange spoon took

more than half the fish, including 7 bows and about 20 - 25 sheepshead.

35 to 50 feet down was the magic depth, but that was @ the end of July.

Don't be scared to kick the speed up a notch too.

If you don't find a school of fish, it won't matter what you do.

[Fishmaster]

There is a ton of walleye off Port Maitland right now ...only out a few hours tonight and got some hogs ..full report coming soon .