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How To Set Up A Lake Erie Trolling Spread
October 30, 2026

How To Set Up A Lake Erie Trolling Spread

You’ve logged the miles chasing Erie’s bite and you know spreads beat solos when the wind builds. Western Basin chop or calm, Central Basin depth or reef edges—you need gear you can trust. This roundu

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How To Match Perch Rod Power To Lake Erie Winter C
October 30, 2026

How To Match Perch Rod Power To Lake Erie Winter C

Winter perch fishing on Lake Erie demands gear that performs when conditions turn hostile. You're looking at water temps in the 34–38°F range from December through February, and that cold cuts through

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How To Ice Fish Lake Erie Safely
October 30, 2026

How To Ice Fish Lake Erie Safely

You run a tight schedule on Lake Erie ice — I know, I've run tournaments and charters across both basins for decades. In this roundup you'll get two waterproof Western Basin maps with GPS points for f

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October 30, 2026

Walleye Spinning Reels: Match the Exact Model, Line and Rod

Compare Daiwa Fuego LT, Shimano NASCI FD and Pflueger President spinning reels by exact revision, published specifications, line capacity and fit.

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How To Choose The Right Walleye Jigging Rods 2026
October 30, 2026

How To Choose The Right Walleye Jigging Rods 2026

Choosing the wrong rod for Lake Erie walleye is like bringing a sledgehammer to a watchmaker’s bench. You will feel every strike, but you’ll miss half of them because your gear lacks the sensitivity o

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How To Choose The Right Summer Walleye Fishing Gea
October 30, 2026

How To Choose The Right Summer Walleye Fishing Gea

Best for Detailed Navigation: Waterproof Charts, Lake Fishing, 128F Northwest Lake Erie & The Detroit River

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How To Choose The Right Fall Walleye Jig For Lake
October 30, 2026

How To Choose The Right Fall Walleye Jig For Lake

Fall walleye jigging on Lake Erie demands precision tackle, accurate navigation, and the right gear to stay effective when water temps drop and fish move deep. You've probably noticed the difference b

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How To Choose The Right Fall Walleye Fishing Gear
October 30, 2026

How To Choose The Right Fall Walleye Fishing Gear

Fall walleye on Lake Erie demands gear that handles cold water, heavy current, and the precision jigging that separates tournament cash from skunked days. You're fishing deeper structure—the Central B

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How To Choose Spinning Reels For Lake Erie Fall Wa
October 30, 2026

How To Choose Spinning Reels For Lake Erie Fall Wa

You're heading into the toughest stretch on Lake Erie—fall transition into winter—and your gear matters more than your technique right now. I've run tournaments from the Western Basin's shallow flats

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