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Need some help with Erie perchin - 5/31/2007 8:09:47 PM

graveydavey

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My wife and I and another couple have reservations on the Edward John for the middle of June. I'm far from being an expert angler, but I can hold my own. My problem is I'm not accustomed to fishing in water 50 feet deep. Some advice on how to rig up would be greatly appreciated. I've been observing this site for a long time which is why I registered and made this post, alot of friendly and knowledgeable fisherman. Thanks again for any help.

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RE: Need some help with Erie perchin - 5/31/2007 8:20:40 PM

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For the most part you are looking at using a Perch/Crappie rig, with Emerals shiners. The boat provides bait, and has rigs available at a competetive price. They also have a crew that will be happy to give you any assistance you need.

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RE: Need some help with Erie perchin - 5/31/2007 9:39:19 PM

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Use a non stretch line like Power-Pro or other braided 6-8 lb
You will be able to feel when the sinker hits the bottom and every nibble.
Use 1/2 to 1 oz weight with live minnow on a #6 hook(I like snelled sircle hooks) when it hits bottom reel in 1-3 turns.
For rods anything around 5-6 foot with medium action.

If you use a perch or crappie rig you might get a few doubles or even tripples.
If you have a problem with it geting tangled stick to a single hook.

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RE: Need some help with Erie perchin - 5/31/2007 9:44:20 PM

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All reports right on the button. Good fishing! Take a camera.

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RE: Need some help with Erie perchin - 5/31/2007 9:58:10 PM

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I'll echo using non-stretch line. If you use mono you'll miss a lot of perch.

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RE: Need some help with Erie perchin - 5/31/2007 11:36:58 PM

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use spider wire,perch rigs with green tubes, gold hooks

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RE: Need some help with Erie perchin - 6/1/2007 7:09:41 AM

Luke 9:23

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Very good information from all. Good fishing to you.
You will have a good time and good people to fish with.
I go for the perch fry after the trip!! I get them to fillet them as they can get
about twice the meat I get and no bones!! My filleting is lousy.

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RE: Need some help with Erie perchin - 6/1/2007 8:16:47 AM

Bomber Charters

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a few tips are...

use light line and you'll wax the guy next to you who's using 20# kmart line

use your left hand to "feel" the bite. they take one wack at the minnow and its gone, you don't get a second chance. the good thing about a perch rig is that you have a backup minnow that's going to be eaten within seconds.

if you're into the fish, watch for bites on the way down. they tend to stare at you, waiting for the next set of breakfast to hit them in the head. don't waste time obtaining a tight line off the bottom or they'll clean you off.

on a calm day, jig up and down to get the perch rig to work for you...attracting the bite. otherwise, the boat will do it for you.

if the fishing is slow, hook the minnows thru the lips and keep em live. you'll outfish the other guy.

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RE: Need some help with Erie perchin - 6/1/2007 4:31:34 PM

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I went for my forst time last year. It was a blast i suggest just renting equipment adn using there bait on the first trip it works just as fine. Have a blast

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RE: Need some help with Erie perchin - 6/3/2007 9:06:01 AM

Corryboy

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I have to agree with fireline or spiderwire. I use 6 lb fireline on my perch pole... MUCH better than mono!! You cant go wrong on the Edward John. I bought a season pass again this year and will do so for the rest of the family. The captain and crew are second to none! If you are new to perchin then rental poles are a good option. I personally use a 7 foot light action it gives me better feel for light biters. I know most use a medium in case of walleye etc. personal preference I guess. Good luck and maybe we'll cross paths.

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