Lake Erie Tackle Box

February 21, 2026

Best Perch Fishing Rigs For Lake Erie

You're chasing perch that cooperate when Erie does its thing. I've logged more dawns on Western Basin weedlines and Central Basin humps than most anglers see in a season, and I know what rigs survive

February 11, 2026

Essential Life Vests For Safe Lake Erie Fishing Ad

You fish Lake Erie because you want consistent bites and safe returns. I’ve run the Western and Central basins in tournament heat and shoulder-season cold—gear that gets in the way costs fish and time

March 14, 2025

Best Life Vests For Lake Erie Fishing

You're dialing in Lake Erie this fall, chasing walleye and perch with precision as fall patterns shift from shoals to humps. I’ve logged more seasons on the Western and Central Basins than most captai

February 05, 2026

Essential Fishing Gear For A Successful Lake Erie

You run a boat for results, not wall art. These picks — the 28F Northwest Lake Erie chart and the waterproof Western Basin map with GPS points — give you exact coordinates, fine contours, and deck-rea

June 16, 2025

Best Jigging Spoons For Lake Erie Walleye

You're chasing Lake Erie bites, and the clock won't wait. From the hard edges of the Western Basin to the edges near the Central Strip, you’ll learn what works when fall patterns cool the water and wa

February 09, 2026

Comparing The Best Rods And Reels For Walleye And

You fish Lake Erie for keeps, and you need gear that gets you bites and holds fish—day in, day out. After running charters and tournament boats across the Western and Central basins, I’ll cut straight

February 21, 2026

Best Ice Fishing Tip Ups For Lake Erie

You're chasing walleye and perch through a late-fall cold snap on Lake Erie, where Western Basin stability and Central Basin schooling patterns demand proven gear. I’ve run tournaments here and guided

February 25, 2026

Comparing Daiwa Bg And Kastking Megatron Spinning

You run long days on Lake Erie and you don't have time for gear that folds when the thermocline drops or the wind pipes up. I've fished BGs and KastKing Megatrons through fall tournament runs from the

February 21, 2026

Best Ice Fishing Sleds For Gear Hauling

You know Lake Erie ice season can be a grind, and your haul gear decides whether you stay on the fish. In this roundup, I’ve run eight sleds—from the Pelican Nomad 40 to the ERA Expedition Pro, the Fl

February 17, 2026

Choose The Best Fishing Rods For Lake Erie Walleye

You want rods that put walleye in the boat on Lake Erie and hold up when the water chills and the action gets furious. I’ve run tournaments across the Western and Central basins long enough to know wh

February 21, 2026

Best Ice Fishing Shelters For Lake Erie

You're stepping into Erie ice season with a plan and a reflex for reliability. I've guided tournaments from the Western Basin to the Central, so I read ice, wind, and bite like a depth finder. This ro

February 21, 2026

Best Ice Fishing Rods For Lake Erie

You're not new to Lake Erie's ice. Fall patterns flip the bite between Western Basin eddies and Central Basin structure, and tournament weeks demand gear you can trust for long days and hard fights. T