GOOD COLORADO BLADES

Recently I posted some pictures of willow leaf blades that were successful over the years and I had several inquires where to purchase the blades so I thought I would also post some good Colorado blades noted on OGF. I fish these blades slower than the willow leaf blades usually from 1.0 to 1.4 mph. Both blade styles can be purchased at Fisherman's Wharf (Port Clinton), HiWay Bait (Marblehead) and for areas further east Erie Outfitters (Sheffield),

AWESOME LAKE ERIE WALLEYE FISHING

Spring walleye fishing is just around the corner with jig fishing and trolling for those large females. Get ahead of the crowd and make your fishing reservations now for the spring fishing. Call  BudMan Charters 419-602-4486.

HOT WILLOW LEAFS

Here are some willow leaf pictures showing some excellent bead and blade combinations. I have used five of these combinations my self. All will catch fish. Only 20 days until March first, hope all the ice is gone. Courtesy of OGF.

FAVORITE 2013 SUPER BOWL COMMERCIAL

My favorite Super Bowl commercial from last night, Clydesdales: Brotherhood. What was your favorite? Credit Budweiser

LAKE ERIE FISHING REPORT UPDATED 1/30/2013

Updated Steelhead Information  |  Lake Erie Weather Forecast ** The daily bag limit for walleye on Ohio waters of Lake Erie is 6 fish per angler. The minimum size limit for walleye is 15 inches. ** ** The daily bag limit for yellow perch is 30 fish per angler on all Ohio waters of Lake Erie.**   ** The trout and salmon daily bag limit is 2 fish per angler.  The minimum size limit for trout and salmon is 12 inches.  **   ** The black bass (largemouth and smallmouth bass) daily bag limit is 5 fish with a 14-inch minimum size limit.** There were some very limited ice fishing opportunities in harbors and to a lesser extent W of South Bass Island prior to 1/28/13.  Recent warm temperatures, wind and rain have ended most ice fishing. Courtesy of ODNR.

ODNR 3RD ROD RULE

The ODNR has a new chief and there are numerous upper management changes. As a result to these changes the rumor has it from internal sources that there would be little resistance to changing the rod limit from two to three per person. Here are the locations for the March 2 meetings:

OPEN HOUSES

Saturday, March 2, 2013 Seven locations across the state: Central Ohio (Link to map) Wildlife District One Office 1500 Dublin Road, Columbus 614-644-3925 Northwest Ohio (Link to map) Wildlife District Two Office 952 Lima Ave, Findlay 419-424-5000 Northeast Ohio (Link to map) Wildlife District Three Office 912 Portage Lakes Dr., Akron 330-644-2293 Southeast Ohio (Link to map) Wildlife District Four Office 360 E State St., Athens 740-589-9930 Southwest Ohio (Link to map) Greene County Fish and Game Association Clubhouse 1538 Union Road, Xenia 937-372-9261 Lake Erie (east) (Link to map) Fairport Fisheries Unit 1190 High Street, Fairport Harbor (440) 352-4199 Old Woman Creek (Link to map) 2514 Cleveland Road E, Huron (419) 433-7599 These events are open and public participation is encouraged. Anyone interested in providing input and participating in Ohio’s professional wildlife management process is welcome. Fish and wildlife biologists along with law enforcement officers will be on hand to answer questions and receive comments.  Courtesy of ODNR

CAPTAIN'S REPORT 1/28

Talked to Steve Carlson over the weekend and here are two dates to remember in 2013. The first date which is coming soon is March 9 and involves the South Shore Annual Fishing Seminar and Open House. This is a seminar you must attend if you are looking to learn more on walleye fishing techniques.  Will update details on this seminar when available.  The second date is the Fish Huron Walleye Challenge and it will be held on October 5. There is a possibility that this tournament will be increased to 100 boats but that is yet to be determine. Additional information on this tournament is posted on the Ohio Game Fishing Website. Only 31 days until the first of March.........see you on the water sometime in March.