From the US CORPS OF ENGINEERS: The predicted January 22nd water levels of Lakes Superior, Michigan-Huron, and St. Clair are 2 to 4 inches below what they were a month ago, […]
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Lake Erie Fall Brawl Begins
On October 16th Lake Erie’s most popular walleye fishing tournament began. For the next 7 weeks anglers will brave Lake Erie’s tough fall weather and look for that 1 fish […]
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Lake Erie’s Perch Make An Appearance Then Go Back Into Hiding
After years of difficult fishing, Lake Erie’s Yellow Perch have shown up once again, briefly. Lake Erie’s Western Basin off Port Clinton produced 30 fish limits per angler for few […]
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Great Lake Water Temperature Pushing Record Highs
The recent heat wave that has been smoking the Great Lakes region has been spiking water temperatures. Lake Ontario and Lake Erie are already beyond their record high temperatures. The […]
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Fish Filleting Essentials
BEST OVERALL: American Angler Pro Electric Fillet Knife BUY NOW What more can be said about this knife? We know many fisherman and captains swear by this knife when filleting […]
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COVID-19 Maintaining Social Distance & Fishing
Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, and Michigan made some rather extreme adjustments to their fishing and boating regulations this week trying to limit fishermen interaction and social distancing amid the COVID-19 […]
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Caronavirus Impacts Great Lake’s Charters and Tourism
The spreading of fear and uncertainty of the COVID-19 Virus has been impactful. Many communities throughout the Great Lakes Region are dealing with the virus and its aftermath. Forced shutdowns, […]
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Tru-Trip Divers Revolutionize Great Lakes Trolling
The creation of the Tru-Trip Diver in 2009 changed everything about big planer board trolling on Lake Erie. Prior to this, fishermen struggled with ways to get lines into the […]
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Planer Board Clips Help You SEE!
Big Al’s Planer Board Clips are helping the tired eyes of Great Lakes anglers. Al Novak, creator of the now popular planer board releases, credits the idea to trying to […]
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Custom Painting TAKE-OVER
Great Lakes Fishermen are enjoying the renaissance of color when it comes to their favorite fishing lures. While custom painting has been ongoing for many years, the artistry and creativity […]
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Lake Erie’s Jig Bite – COMING SOON
While many boat anglers are still taking advantage of this warmer than normal winter, many are daydreaming of the Spring Jig Bite on Lake Erie. Each spring fishermen from all […]
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Lake Michigan Stockings Change Till 2023
After much pressure from local captains and business owners, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has announced that it will increase the stockings in Lake Michigan over the next 3 […]
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Routine Boat Maintenance is a MUST
Successful seasons are surrounded by routine boat maintenance. With spring just around the corner the bigger vessels of the Great Lakes are being thought of and prepped for their season. […]
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How Long Does Braided Fishing Line Last?
The results might actually shock you…. As fishermen on the Great Lakes its very common to see braided line used on diver rods or for backing line but its also […]
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Custom Ice Rod Builder Right in Your Backyard
As you get more and more into something in fishing, you tend to pay more attention to small areas that need improved. When it comes to something as simple as […]
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