St. Joe Fishing League Lake Erie June 10th

[Steven Arend]

St. Joe Fishing League Lake Erie June 10th

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We have less then a month to go.


This is the Walleye trip to Sterling State Park June 10th. There are many of us going to the park on Thursday the 8th, Staying till Sunday the 11th. Here is a great chance for you east siders to come out and see what the St. Joe Fishing League is all about.

We will do a tournament on the 10th. entry is 25.00, Start no earlier then 5:30 am, quit at 1 PM. Weigh in at 2:30 at the campground and I believe it will be around site # 201. There are several of us that have sites in this area.

Lets keep the rules very simple, weigh your best 2 person Michigan Walleye limit, however can only keep a 3 person limit in the boat. Weight will be to the ounce. No cull, once you box it, you cannot toss it back. You can fish any water, Michigan, Ohio, or Canada, but you must leave from Sterling State Park and have the proper license for the waters that you fish. Michingan rules apply.

payouts for the largest walleye, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and biggest Sheepshead

Everyone is on their own this time for lunch. We will have some adult refreshments at the weigh in.

If your interested in camping at the park, get your reservation soon as this park does fill up on the weekends.

Boats going

Spanky
Running Arends
Adjusted
BdWalk
Danger Dan


Get your boat listed as soon as you can. Let us know if you will be there on thursday and we will do a get together of sorts.

See everyone in lake Erie.

Mark & Steve

[tgafish]

Had a great time with the winning team last year!!
Hope to use some of the knowledge from last year to put in a respectable showing.
I plan on being there Friday night and fishing Saturday. Might take a half day and try the afternoon/evening bite a few days before.

Looking forward to seeing friends from the west again

[huntingfool43]

If somebody has an open seat Friday or Saturday and needs a crew let me know, I would be interested.

[Sixshooter]

Sixshooter will be there....I don't know if we are heading in thursday eve or friday morning though...I don't remember.

Just checked our reservation. We will be there on Friday the 9th leaving Sunday the 11th.

[brdhntr]

I'll try and make it. Have to check in with the wife and arrange. Do we pay up that weekend, or send it in?

[Hunt4Ever]

You can count on Hunt4Ever being there. Had a great time last year, wouldn't miss this one.

[Horseshoe]

We will be rolling into the campground on Thursday evening as well. Staying until Sunday. It was a lot of fun last year, and we are looking forward to it.

[Steven Arend]

Boats going

Spanky
Running Arends
Adjusted
BdWalk
Danger Dan
Sixshooter
tgafish
Hunt4Ever
Horseshoe
Spoonfed


Get your boat listed as soon as you can. Let us know if you will be there on thursday and we will do a get together of sorts.

See everyone in lake Erie.

[brdhntr]

I will be there. Got the ok from the boss, and the crew is lined up.

Is the entry fee per boat or per angler?

[Sixshooter]

I will be there. Got the ok from the boss, and the crew is lined up.

Is the entry fee per boat or per angler?

Per Boat.

[SalmonSlayer]

I will be there...fishing aboard Running Arends. Should I bring a seat cushion?!! :yikes:

I will also be plopping my tent on some dirt somewhere in the campground. :D

After the weigh-in...should we do something similar to Manistee? (a potluck of sorts)

[Spanky]

We had alot more boats the last few years, where did all the"eye busters" go?

The way the water temp and weather is playing out. This should be perfect. I would guess the mayflies will just be beginning by then, and the eyes will still be in Mich waters, unlike last year when the heat and water temps sent them to Ohio waters.

I may have 1 spot open on the Genuine Raft II, and would like to take along someone from the sw side so I could have a traveling partner. Thurs night till sunday mid day. Live2fish djs, I was waiting to hear from ya, but if you are on board, good deal.

Don P, will be first mate, so who ever goes needs to watch out. He is a complete animal when he gets east of Lansing!:yikes:

Looking forward to the event. Sidfiscious, Ed B, any other BC steelheaders going?;)

[EdB]

I should be over for it but not sure what days yet. I'm either headed to Ludington or Erie this weekend. If I go to Erie, I'll post a report.

[live2fishdjs]

We had alot more boats the last few years, where did all the"eye busters" go?

The way the water temp and weather is playing out. This should be perfect. I would guess the mayflies will just be beginning by then, and the eyes will still be in Mich waters, unlike last year when the heat and water temps sent them to Ohio waters.

I may have 1 spot open on the Genuine Raft II, and would like to take along someone from the sw side so I could have a traveling partner. Thurs night till sunday mid day. Live2fish djs, I was waiting to hear from ya, but if you are on board, good deal.

Don P, will be first mate, so who ever goes needs to watch out. He is a complete animal when he gets east of Lansing!:yikes:

Looking forward to the event. Sidfiscious, Ed B, any other BC steelheaders going?;)

Spankman...Mark only had he and Darla so he asked me to tag along w/ him as crew and i have to be loyal to my captain. Friday it will only be he and I so if you and Don want to pair up that day we'd be up for it. When are you leaving...maybe we can split a cab?

[catfishhoge]

Please add me to the list. I will arive on Thursday and leave Sunday.

Thanks
Rick

[Steven Arend]

Boats going

Spanky
Running Arends
Adjusted
BdWalk
Danger Dan
Sixshooter
tgafish
Hunt4Ever
Horseshoe
Spoonfed
brdhntr
catfishhoge


Get your boat listed as soon as you can. Let us know if you will be there on thursday and we will do a get together of sorts.

See everyone in lake Erie.

[bolodunn]

i may be a last min. the little one has football try outs that day so i'll keep ya posted!

[EdB]

The fish were smoking hot today. Took the family and got our limit in 2-1/2 hours. It was all I could do to keep setting back rods and helping the girls crank in the fish. Hot'n'tots and warts in chrome/blue and chrome/green and chrome and black on the boards. Scorpion spoons on the riggers a couple feet off the bottom in 14-18 feet of water all within 4 miles of Bolles Harbor. Good luck!

[SalmonSlayer]

Went out saturday the 27th 2pm till 8pm with Asian Archer, his uncle, his cousin, and two more family friends...Final score: 28 walleye, 16 10"+ perch, 14 sheep, countless "white perch" (we did keep 6 just to try as someone told us they were ok deep fried).

Here's the pict...

http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/542/WalleyeSm.JPG

Fished XXXXX location and used XXXX for bait. :D Sorry folks, but ya probably already know what we used and we fished in the packs...so ya know where. But I'll tell ya it was in Lake Erie, southern border...or northern (depends which direction you are coming from).

Here, maybe this pict will help ya! :evil:

http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/542/ToledoPortNukeSm.JPG

We ran about 20 miles north and a bit east of this port.

[Steven Arend]

SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ben I'm gald your fising with me, you have an insight on where to go now.:D

I don't think I can wait 2 more week till the outing!!!:dizzy:

I need to get into some Walleye.:mad:

I have been hitting the St. Joe River but it's High, Fast, and Muddy. There's a lot of crap floating down right now.

Steve

[tgafish]

If somebody has an open seat Friday or Saturday and needs a crew let me know, I would be interested.

Steve if you're still looking for a boat you're more than welcome on mine for Saturday morning.

Still hoping to get out a couple of nights next week to give everyone an idea on where to start. If you're coming you might want to get an ohio liscense just in case;)

[huntingfool43]

Steve if you're still looking for a boat you're more than welcome on mine for Saturday morning.

Tom

Thanks for the offer, shoot me a pm with the details and I will be there.

[Baydawg]

Baydawg and crew will be there Friday and Saturday.

[Hunt4Ever]

Steve,

When do you want us to pay?

[adjusted3]

At the weigh-in........

The weigh-in will be at our site-202-203 or there abouts. Our league runs real loose, If you say your fishing, we assume that you will be at the weigh-in.

Steve will get out an updated listing in the next couple of days.

Mark

[Steven Arend]

Steve,

When do you want us to pay?

You can pay at anytime before Saturday morning if you see Mark (Adjusted) or I. You can also pay when you come to the weigh-in on Saturday.

Mark is planning on been at Sterling State Park Thursday morning and I'm heading over with a crew Thursday after work and should be there around 7:00-8:00pm. I have camp site #201 and I think Mark has #202 or #200.

I'm looking forward to getting over to Erie and listening to me drags scream with all those walleyes. (This is for you Darrin!):evil:

Steve

Looked like Mark and I were typing at the same time.

[live2fishdjs]

I'm looking forward to getting over to Erie and listening to me drags scream with all those walleyes. (This is for you Darrin!):evil:




If I hear drag this weekend I'll assume we've hooked a sheephead or trolled to close to Steve and he hooked another buoy...I'm there for the fillets and fun!

[STEELHEAD]

Went out saturday the 27th 2pm till 8pm with Asian Archer, his uncle, his cousin, and two more family friends...Final score: 28 walleye, 16 10"+ perch, 14 sheep, countless "white perch" (we did keep 6 just to try as someone told us they were ok deep fried).

Here's the pict...

http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/542/WalleyeSm.JPG

Fished XXXXX location and used XXXX for bait. :D Sorry folks, but ya probably already know what we used and we fished in the packs...so ya know where. But I'll tell ya it was in Lake Erie, southern border...or northern (depends which direction you are coming from).

Here, maybe this pict will help ya! :evil:

http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/542/ToledoPortNukeSm.JPG

We ran about 20 miles north and a bit east of this port.


Ben,
It looks like Wild-Wings Marina..;)

[brdhntr]

You can pay at anytime before Saturday morning if you see Mark (Adjusted) or I. You can also pay when you come to the weigh-in on Saturday.

Mark is planning on been at Sterling State Park Thursday morning and I'm heading over with a crew Thursday after work and should be there around 7:00-8:00pm. I have camp site #201 and I think Mark has #202 or #200.

I'm looking forward to getting over to Erie and listening to me drags scream with all those walleyes. (This is for you Darrin!):evil:

Steve

Looked like Mark and I were typing at the same time.

I'm going to try to get out there Thursday evening, weather permitting, and maybe even Friday. Gotta find some fish before the tourney starts.

[Steven Arend]

Troy,

I did not see your name posted for heading to Lake Erie?:confused:

We have room and Brett is looking for a rider or two.

Steve

[Spanky]

I already asked him, he will be at didneylann!:lol:

[1fife]

good time last year-trying to repaet the big fish

nice plaque

http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/542/medium/DSC04848.JPG

picture is my buddy who actually reeled it in

[Spanky]

Yep I remember the butt whoppin you put on us for the big fish category. Nice job. Thats why I asked. I want to get even!:D
I have gotten my third crewmember,so thanks to those who asked.

Looking forward to seeing the league folks again( I missed the last event), and meeting some of the new folks from the site.

One question to the sponsors of the event, . In other words. I am fishing 3 guys, gonna weigh 10 fish, picking from 15(hopefully), or is it pick from 18 if I go to Ohio. I think I know the answer, as it was last year, just wanted to see it clarified for those who are here for the first time.
Last year it was the best 10 of 15, I think that is fine with me, and I still think by this weekend, most teams will be in Mich waters.

Ed B, you gonna play?;)

[Steven Arend]

One question to the sponsors of the event, . In other words. I am fishing 3 guys, gonna weigh 10 fish, picking from 15(hopefully), or is it pick from 18 if I go to Ohio. I think I know the answer, as it was last year, just wanted to see it clarified for those who are here for the first time.
Last year it was the best 10 of 15, I think that is fine with me, and I still think by this weekend, most teams will be in Mich waters.

Ed B, you gonna play?;)

Yep!

We are still going by the 3 man Michigan DNR limits for the tournament.

Steve

[tgafish]

Headed out tomorrow afternoon. I'll post a report

[Steven Arend]

Boats going

Spanky
Running Arends
Adjusted
BdWalk
Danger Dan
Sixshooter
tgafish
Hunt4Ever
Horseshoe
Spoonfed
brdhntr
catfishhoge
Baydawg


There is still time to get your boat listed. I will not be near a computer after Thursday noon so if you decide to fish the Tournament on Saturday after this time you can call me on my cell phone and let me know.

Steve Arend
Fish Dog Co.
#269.876.8634

[Baydawg]

I will have an open seat for Saturday. PM me for info.

[tgafish]

Fishfly hatch in full effect on Anchor Bay LSC tonight:rant: :rant:
Might want to reconsider those ohio liscenses guys:fish:

[EdB]

I'm going to be fishing Erie this weekend and hope to stop by the weigh in to relax after fishing. Not sure yet if we'll get in the tourney, got to discuss with my crew. My boat is not set up with a live well to keep and sort fish for weight. You need that for a walleye tourney on Erie now with the loads of 15-1/8 inchers. Any suggestions? There is one hell of a year class hitting legal size this year. Here's a fresh report.

We got out fishing tonight and it is still going good. We fished south of Bolles tonight and got our limit in 1-1/2 hrs for two of us 14-18 feet of water. It was a couple mile troll, turn around and head back a ways and done. Gold/black chrome/black and perch hot'n'tots were it about 100 yards back off the planer boards. Talked with a boat that pulled a quick limit in Brest Bay, the fishing is great everywhere. We did have a few mayflys at the docks when we got in. If that cranks up to peak quick, not good. It's really something down there around any gas station with lights at the peak hatch, break out the snow shovels to clean up the bugs. I hope a cool front the next couple days holds the bugs back.

[Steven Arend]

I'm going to be fishing Erie this weekend and hope to stop by the weigh in to relax after fishing. Not sure yet if we'll get in the tourney, got to discuss with my crew. My boat is not set up with a live well to keep and sort fish for weight. You need that for a walleye tourney on Erie now with the loads of 15-1/8 inchers. Any suggestions? There is one hell of a year class hitting legal size this year. Here's a fresh report.



EdB,

There is no culling in this tournament. Once that fish hits your live well (or cooler) you most keep it, no swapping fish.

Last year I had set a size limit on my boat of nothing less than 22". Our first four fish were 18" to 21" and they went back in to swim again. With about 2 hours left in the tourney we were 5 fish short, did some change over and hit a school of fish that were in the 23" to 25" and boxed out with about 1/2 hour to go. Last year was just incredible my crew got a good work out, Right Tom (tgafish) and Jeff (Mistertwister). For every fish we boxed, we through 5 or 6 back and those guys were hustling they're ars off bringing in fish and setting lines while I controlled the boat and bark out orders. It was non-stop for those 2 guys.

This year I have He-Chris and Ben (SalmonSlayer) on board and we’re going to step up to the plate and keep the First Place bragging right.

This week has been the longest week this year!!!!!!!!! I need to get over on the east side of the state. We’ll be leaving here around 4:30pm tomorrow and heading over. See you all over on the sun rise side.

Steve

[Steven Arend]

Boats going

Spanky
Running Arends
Adjusted
BdWalk
Danger Dan
Sixshooter
tgafish
Hunt4Ever
Horseshoe
Spoonfed
brdhntr
catfishhoge
Baydawg
Reel Deal


There is still time to get your boat listed. I will not be near a computer after Thursday noon so if you decide to fish the Tournament on Saturday after this time you can call me on my cell phone and let me know.

Steve Arend
Fish Dog Co.
#269.876.8634

[tgafish]

Last year was just incredible my crew got a good work out, Right Tom (tgafish) and Jeff (Mistertwister). For every fish we boxed, we through 5 or 6 back and those guys were hustling they're ars off bringing in fish and setting lines while I controlled the boat and bark out orders. It was non-stop for those 2 guys.



This week has been the longest week this year!!!!!!!!! I need to get over on the east side of the state. We’ll be leaving here around 4:30pm tomorrow and heading over. See you all over on the sun rise side.

Steve

That was a great time Steve, and very informative. You gave us a little break when you started putting down the riggers and spoons though:)

If it makes you feel any better I'm heading out in about 1 1/2 hours:evilsmile

[Hunt4Ever]

EdB,

There is no culling in this tournament. Once that fish hits your live well (or cooler) you most keep it, no swapping fish.

Steve

Let me get this correct. I can throw back all the 16" fish I want as long as they do not go in the livewell or my cooler. Reel them in, measure, declare them unworthy and throw them back into the water, show up at the weigh in with my 10 worthy fish, correct?

[Spanky]

Yep, that is correct! Steves story is a bit far fetched, I know this cuz he just beat us out by a pound or so, and we only had 1 fish over 25 inches, and only 3-4 over 24, the rest were 18-20. Our fish sat high and dry on the ice for 3 hrs, while his were swimming in the livewell. We were off the water by 10;30 last year. Funny how some guys forget over 12 months!:dizzy: I won't be making that mistake this year Steve, and I won't be able to get up there on thurs night to get drunk and tell you where to fish(like last Year), So you are on your own!:lol: We will be up on Fri morning, and fishing for the day, along with saturdays event. I am heading home early on sunday, so I doubt we will splash the boat before we come home. I will be staying in a motel, but will play at the park like usual. Looking forward to seeing the clan again, and filling Steves livewell/battery box with sheepshead!:evilsmile .

All Trash talk aside, The weigh-in should be very close, as was last weeks tourney. Should be limits for everyone, this cooler weather will slow the fishflies a bit!;)

See everyone on friday night, or sat.....:)

[DangerDan]

Since my employer rates work as a priority over fishing :rant: (the nerve of some people) I'll be arriving later on Friday possibly as late as the evening. I plan to have Rat City Hooker and another, later to be named, fish with me on Saturday. Due to my untimely arrival I'm planning to stay and fish sunday as well. If there is anyone intersted in joining me let me know.

[tgafish]

That was a great time Steve, and very informative. You gave us a little break when you started putting down the riggers and spoons though:)

If it makes you feel any better I'm heading out in about 1 1/2 hours:evilsmile

Got lines wet at 6 pm and pulled at 8:30. 26 for 33 on the walleye. 3 white bass. 15 1/2 to 19 1/2 inches. Everone at the ramp had limits from 18 to 24 fow in Michigan waters. Some fishfly husks on the water but not many. No hatch tonight. Bring your mosquito repellent for the launch and campsites!!!!!! All the stories are true:fish:

Found the break in the rain and it was beautiful with sunshine and 1/2 foot rollers:D See you guys in a couple days!

[live2fishdjs]

Thanks for the report Tom...that should make work go by real fast today:mad:

[Steven Arend]

11:30 just is not getting here fast enough for me.:sad:

Steve

[live2fishdjs]

11:30 just is not getting here fast enough for me.:sad:

Steve

"Letter before "G" You" Steve...I'll be at the office till 4:30.

[tgafish]

Thanks for the report Tom...that should make work go by real fast today:mad:
Sweet revenge for all those big lake reports this spring:evilsmile :evilsmile

felt like I was in manistee labor day 3 years ago:D

fishing was faster than last year. 3 doubles, 1 triple. Had a rod that took 5 fish in 10 minutes. never stayed down more than 30 seconds. Twice I couldn't even get it in the rod holder. Stopped running mini boards cause they fish would be on before I could attach the board:lol:

[Bruce William]

Can anyone give a update on the tournement and any insight on how the fishing was on Saturday out of Sterling and what was getting them to bite.

Thanks and good luck.

[Hunt4Ever]

The tourney is over and it was close. Lots of fish weighed in, with every team weighing in limits. Fish were nailing most anything today. A great day on the water.

I'll let Steve post the results.

[Michihunter]

And make sure you tell them what part of the tourney you won Hunt4ever!!:lol: Anybody get any pics of the weigh in?

[Hunt4Ever]

Well Team Hunt4Ever (Hunt4Ever & Jstfish48162) placed 5th overall and did manage to BLOW AWAY the Biggest Sheephead Contest. This one went 9lb 4oz! This is Jstfish48162 proudly displaying the winner.

http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/533/jstfish48162_Sheepie.jpg