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Question: When is the best time to catch a trophy Walleye?
Answer: During the Fall the Central Basin offers your best opportunity to catch a true trophy-sized Walleye.
Question: What do I need to bring on my trip?
Answer: You will need an Ohio Fishing License, soft-soled shoes, food & drink, rain gear, motion sickness medicine (if required), sun block, camera and a cooler to carry home your catch.
Question: Do I need to bring fishing equipment and if so, what type of rod and reel should I bring?
Answer: It is not necessary to bring your own equipment as I will supply you with quality fishing gear, but if you would like to use your own rod and reel a 5 ½’ – 7’ medium action rod spooled with fresh 8-10 lb. test line.
Question: What type of line do you recommend?
Answer: 8-10 lb. mono line if fine but sometimes for the light-biting walleyes, the new super braids in 10lb. are far more sensitive.
Question: I’ve heard so much about a lure called a “Weapon”, what exactly is it?
Answer: It is just a short crawler harness with only one hook.
Question: How far out do you go to fish?
Answer: The average is 6-8 miles but I go wherever necessary for you to catch fish. I do not let miles stop me from going to where you will get your best catch.
Question: How deep of water will we be fishing in?
Answer: During the Spring we may fish as shallow as 5-12’ and during the summer months we may fish in depths up to 32’.
Question: What are the limits and size restrictions?
Answer: During March and April, there is a limit of 4 walleye per
day. On May 1st the limit goes to 6 walleye per day. There is a 15” minimum
for walleye. The perch limit is 30 per day and there is no size restriction.
Question: How many fish can I bring home?
Answer: There are no possession limits on Lake Erie. If you’re fishing for 3 days then the
3-day bag limit can be taken home.
Question: What is the best way to prevent motion sickness?
Answer: An over the counter medication such as Dramimine should be taken one hour prior to the boat leaving the dock. Wrist bands or even doctor prescribed patches have proven effective.
Question: What if I’ve never fished before?
Answer: Captain Paul takes the time to teach you the art of walleye fishing from baiting your hook to making your first cast to catching your first fish.
Question: What other types of fish might we catch while Walleye fishing?
Answer: Yellow Perch, White Perch, White Bass, Drum, Catfish, Smallmouth Bass and Steelhead.
Question: Are there other amenities available?
Answer: For an additional charge, an executive trip can be booked which includes lunches, pop and fish cleaning.
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