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Spinning Rod Vs Baitcasting Rod For Lake Erie Walleye
February 21, 2026

Spinning Rod Vs Baitcasting Rod For Lake Erie Walleye

You’re chasing walleye on Lake Erie’s big water, and your rod choice can mean a limit or a blank in a fall pattern that shifts day to day. From the Western Basin weedlines to the Central Basin drops,

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Best Walleye Fishing Rods For Lake Erie
February 26, 2025

Best Walleye Fishing Rods For Lake Erie

You're chasing Erie walleye from the Western Basin’s deep edges to the Central Basin’s flatter humps as fall patterns flip. I've spent years chartering under tournament pressure, and I know a rod that

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How To Rig A Bottom Bouncer For Lake Erie Walleye
November 15, 2025

How To Rig A Bottom Bouncer For Lake Erie Walleye

You’ve fished these waters long enough to know the bottom tells the story, and bottom bouncers are the read between the lines. I’ve run Western Basin shallow weedlines and Central Basin deep humps wit

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Best Walleye Crankbaits For Lake Erie
February 21, 2026

Best Walleye Crankbaits For Lake Erie

Best for Deep-Water Walleye: Bandit Lures 4 3/4-Inch Slender Minnow Jerkbait Trolls Up to 27 Feet Deep, Universal Color Patterns, 1 Piece

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Kayak Vs Boat Fishing Lake Erie
January 13, 2026

Kayak Vs Boat Fishing Lake Erie

You’ve chased enough tournaments on Lake Erie to know the lake doesn’t give you a second chance. This roundup cuts through the hype, sticking to real-world cold-water durability, jigging and trolling

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Best Waders For Lake Erie Shore Fishing
February 21, 2026

Best Waders For Lake Erie Shore Fishing

Lake Erie fall patterns aren’t uniform. Western Basin mornings can be glass; Central Basin chop can wake up quick. You’re chasing walleye and perch along weed edges, break walls, and rocky points, and

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How To Read Lake Erie Water Temperature For Fishing
November 23, 2025

How To Read Lake Erie Water Temperature For Fishing

You know Lake Erie bites follow the water temp, not the calendar. From Western Basin to the Central Basin, the fall pattern centers on the thermocline. This roundup sticks to gear that survives Erie’s

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Best Trolling Rods For Lake Erie
February 21, 2026

Best Trolling Rods For Lake Erie

You fish Lake Erie with a captain’s clockwork, chasing bites from the Western Basin to the Central. In fall, the thermocline tightens and walleye push deeper, so your trolling rods must stay sensitive

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Ice Fishing Vs Open Water Walleye Tactics Lake Erie
February 21, 2026

Ice Fishing Vs Open Water Walleye Tactics Lake Erie

You're chasing walleye from the Western Basin to the Central Basin, and this roundup speaks your language. I’ve logged more Erie seasons than most, dialing in open-water trolling, edge jigging, and po

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