The wait is over,someone turned the light switch,perch,walleye,and some bows have popped up from the blue waters of the Erie sea.couple captains on the other side have informed me that the waters are full of fish.The bows are there but still need some more time to get going good.other than that the eyes and the perch are loading up and the bows are coming in for lunch.
Yep, bait stores are far and few between over there. Bowmans feed will be lined up 1/2 mile and sold out in an hour on weekends when the bite is on.
If that fishery was on US soil, imagine how many bait shops would be set up? Be a frickin zoo...
The perch there hit fresh dead shiners as fast as live ones. You can get your minnows in the US the day before you go over, put them on ice overnight then they are legal to take over.
Another thing that works well and is cheaper is pieces of shrimp. I've even microwaved the shrimp enough to to get them a little firm.
Alot of the locals there use preserved minnows. The local way is to put the minnows in a mixture of pickling salt and uncooked rice, then store in a styrofoam container. Another way of preserving is to freeze them in brine (heavily salted water).
Another effective method is a small strip of perch meat! Fillet the perch in 1/8 x 1/2 inch strips without skin. Works well. Of course you have to get the first One!
Slim and I will be heading out sat morning chasing some bows/eyes. Weather is calling for 5 to 10 out of south shifting to west. We usually have the radio scanning around 68 if you feel like giving us a shout
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Jay we are heading over tonight , going to stop in windsor and pick up minnows on the way. Pm me or call me 248-640-2184 and I can pick up extra. I usually just bring some extra 1gallon zip lock bags and have the minnows put in them with no water and keep them on ice and they last for the couple days we are over there. I will be on 68 also Flip a Coin is my boat name.
Just an fyi guys , just talked to the bait shop in Wheatley and they got minnows in and will have them for morning. Can't wait, perch in the morning followed by steel.
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