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Perch Boats - 8/21/2008 12:45:37 PM

milker76

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Can anyone give me some advice on the walk on perch boats in erie? Im taking up 9 of my coworkers for a trip and im not sure what to expect. i have alot of newbees going. Just need to know kinda what we will need? Thanks milker

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RE: Perch Boats - 8/21/2008 12:51:34 PM

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First of all... which one are you going on?

I'm sure if you call the outfitter you're going with they'll be able to tell you. It's to my understanding it depends which charter you go with as to what you'll need... if anything. I'm sure someone on here knows... lots of members go out on the charters and post here.

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RE: Perch Boats - 8/21/2008 12:55:40 PM

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We are going out on the victory and im really only looking for some pointers or ideas to make this enjoyable for all. Like to make this a yearly deal for my coworkers if all goes well.

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RE: Perch Boats - 8/21/2008 12:58:20 PM

pxatim

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Strippers and beer???

haha jk

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RE: Perch Boats - 8/21/2008 1:01:37 PM

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call them and they will tell you what you need to bring vs what they typically supply for you.

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RE: Perch Boats - 8/21/2008 1:04:15 PM

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First thing is reservations. If the bite is good, you may have trouble gettin 9 aboard.

You can rent rods, etc. on the boat and they supply all the bait. About the only thing you NEED to bring is your self and anything for personal comfort like jackets and sunglasses, sandwiches etc.

Have fun & good luck!

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RE: Perch Boats - 8/21/2008 1:39:46 PM

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We have done well on the Victory,I like it better than the smaller E .J.. I don't like fishing elbow to elbow & Ilike the full roof in case of bad weather or too much sun also I think rides better due to size. You can rent anything you need on the boat. beside the other things metioned above bring a cooler to carry the fish home & make sure that everyone has the proper license. I would also call ahead & make sure that they will have bait as I heard that sometimes shiners are hard to get.It wouldn't hurt to bring up a couple of packs of preserved emarald shiners that you can buy at the box stores. sam

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RE: Perch Boats - 8/21/2008 2:23:03 PM

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everything is on the boat that you will need

if you dont want to spend the money to rent rods then you can bring your own (its like $5 a piece i think, not totally positive)

you will prob need some beer and a cooler for the fish you catch
and maybe some dramamine if your gonna get a little woozy like i did

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RE: Perch Boats - 8/21/2008 7:42:23 PM

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There is a free parking lot, on the right hand side, before the boat docks.

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RE: Perch Boats - 8/21/2008 9:04:56 PM

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Strippers and beer??? haha jk

Uuuhhhh Uh Uh !! Hey Beavis, uuuhh he said Strippers and beer !!!

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RE: Perch Boats - 8/22/2008 5:10:33 AM

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If you're taking your own gear, whether on a "perch boat" or your own, I've found a stiffer rod with braided line (less stretch & better feel) works best for me. Terminal tackle would be a spreader rig (like flounder) or crappie rig. I also use a sabiki rig (used to catch bait in FL), but you have to watch the number of hooks to comply with PA regulations! A 1 oz. sinker gets your hooks down fast and still enables you to feel (along with the non-stretch line) the very light bite. If you have multiple hooks, and have one on, let it go back, and often you'll get doubles or triples! Perch have small mouths - use a small hook - i.e. 4 or 6 or 8, Aberdeen. I've also noticed a hook with a spinner blade will sometimes catch more than just a plain hook - probably because of the flash or flutter effect. Minnows (golden & emeralds) alive or dead, seem to work best (sometimes cut in half), but don't be afraid to try other baits - shrimp, crabs (crawdads-small), worms, etc.! A piece of a nightcrawler is better than a whole one - remember - small mouths. Reeling them in - I keep my rod tip up and reel with steady pressure (no slack - don't "horse") and when they get to the surface keep them coming steadily - no slack!! Usually when you bring them up they are loaded with zebra mussels! If you're not catching anything - check your line often as they can easily steal your bait with their light bite! I use both a spinning rod and baitcaster. If you're still not catching them - move! Even on a "perch boat" switching from sunny side to shaded side or vice versa may help. Don't forget the draminine, bonine, etc. for prevention of seasickness for those who don't have their "sea legs"! Ginger and ginerale are supposed to help also! Don't forget needle nose pliers or hemostats, etc. to assist with hook removal, and a cooler with ice to keep them fresh!

Any day fishing - quite enjoyable - "God does not take away from your life, the time spent fishing!"

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