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Ice Fishing Reports and Ice Conditions by lake. => Lake Erie => Topic started by: eyeassassin on December 29, 2010, 12:12:04 PM
Title: Advice for eyes on erie
Post by: eyeassassin on December 29, 2010, 12:12:04 PM
So i am new to these post. i have belonged to fishusa for awhile but i need some information on going for eyes through the ice on erie. i am planning on hopefully (weather permitting) going up at the end of jan. i am going to stay at the hotel in put in bay for 3 days. so i have never fished the western basin through the ice, and i have no idea where to go to try and target some eyes. I know i could just make my way to where i see the most ppl in a general area. also is it possible to walk from the bay to any good fishing. any information you can give i will be very thankful for. I also know that there are guides but i really dont like to use other ppls stuff. and with the price of the hotel for 3 days adding on a guide is something my old lady might not go for good luck and be safe
Title: Re: Advice for eyes on erie
Post by: ratherbefishing on December 29, 2010, 02:54:04 PM
You might ask my friend ohiofisher19... His name is Jonny Fickert and he and his farther fish the western basin more than anybody else I know. Another good resource is Carl Bachtle, he's Big Daddy on the site. Another NW Ohio angler with a good reputation.
Swedish Pimples are a mainstay in every Walleye anglers box, as well as Vib'e's and the new Lindy Darters are a good investment as well!
Good Luck!
Title: Re: Advice for eyes on erie
Post by: OhioFisher19 on December 29, 2010, 04:13:10 PM
Yup it should freeze up good, make sure you keep your fingers crossed. I've been seeing some nut cases go out already and the bay has had a few shanties on it.
IMO I think you should skip the bay and stay on the mainland although your crowds will be more. The bay seems to have a little bigger fish with a bit smaller crowds but it is way more hit and miss and way less numbers. Sweedish pimples and jiggin raps are the way to go and finding a spot is something that you need day to day experience basically. good luck!
Title: Re: Advice for eyes on erie
Post by: eyeassassin on December 29, 2010, 05:01:32 PM
so if i stay on the main land do i need to get a guide and can i walk to where the fish might be. i am fine on any frozen lake i have ever been on but after some of the things you read about "the big pond" it make you alittle uneasy. I am sorry i have to ask so many questions on this subject but i want to make sure that my trip is safe and hopefully successful
Title: Re: Advice for eyes on erie
Post by: Bigpapa on December 29, 2010, 06:09:56 PM
Wait til closer to your trip before you buy tackle, it changes by the week on the big water. If your doing this trip for the first time, I highly recommend you contact a local guide or one of the guys on this site with experience. The lake is no joke, disrespect her and she'll kill you in a split second. If you stay on the mainland, there is always somebody willing to take you out and drop you off, just make sure you get picked back up ;D.
Title: Re: Advice for eyes on erie
Post by: walleye bonker on December 29, 2010, 06:32:11 PM
New to the web site but not to the Island walleye fishing. Make sure you have plenty of minnows, since it is tough to buy a minnow on the Island.
This is my first post, so it is kind of a test, also.
Title: Re: Advice for eyes on erie
Post by: g on December 29, 2010, 09:53:17 PM
Size 5 sweedish pimples in prism blue,prism green, or orange work good. Jigging rapalas in size 5 & jigging shads in perch, blue & silver & chartruse will work. Also the bigger vibes catch fish. Colors change from day to day & throughout the day. Gold, orange, blue or green are always good colors.There are airboats & snowmobiles that charge to take you out from the mainland & bring you back or you can walk usually a mile or two. Be safe & have fun.
Title: Re: Advice for eyes on erie
Post by: turkeyneck003 on December 30, 2010, 10:04:18 AM
Check with Jeff at Buckeye Fishing Charters he is selling minnows at the Put-In-Bay airport this year.....
Title: Re: Advice for eyes on erie
Post by: jumpy on December 30, 2010, 10:29:15 AM
www.buckeyefishingcharters.com prices include lodging and warm shanty,bait and a ride in and out. Plus guide services.
Title: Re: Advice for eyes on erie
Post by: eyeassassin on December 30, 2010, 11:18:38 AM