Category Archives: Perch Fishing

Catching Lake Erie Perch

Lake Erie’s HOT Perch Bite!

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Mason

Finally got back on the water after a brief hiatus and it was like we never left the hot bite.  It has gone from another great walleye year on Lake Erie, right into full perch mode like last season.  Sunday … Continue reading →

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Beat the Heat with a Cooling Towel

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Mason

Have you ever been out on Erie on a day, much like today, and there is barely a breeze and the temperatures just keep going up and up? I have too and by not doing anything I could tell that … Continue reading →

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Perch Fishing: One, Two or Three Rods

Posted on July 24, 2018 by Mason

You have to love the great state of Michigan, it truly is an angler’s paradise.  Just think we could live in Ohio and be stuck trolling with only two rods, or even worse Minnesota where only one rod can be … Continue reading →

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BigMouth CatchCounter: Counting Perch Made Easy

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Mason

Its the day after the fourth of July and I was thinking about all the perch we have been catching lately, and what shows up in my memory feed on Facebook…a perch article about last year’s fishing.  I guess this … Continue reading →

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BB Fishing; the Double XL Ice Reel

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Mason

That iconic ice fishing reel made famous here in Michigan gets a “sizable” upgrade with the introduction of the BB Fishing ice reel. I sat down with owner Bronson Burch from Manitou Beach, Michigan…that’s Devil’s Lake south of Brooklyn where … Continue reading →

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My Twist on The Michigan Rig

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Mason

Anglers in Michigan have been adding a small dry fly to their ice line set-ups for decades.  It consists of either a lead or tungsten jig at the bottom of your line and about 12 inches above that, the fly.  … Continue reading →

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The Great Tungsten Ice Jig Debate…

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Mason

First off, that is a waste of time, call this a size guide and when to fish them. Secondly, not a word about the heater in the corner, it was cold that winter 🙂 Thirdly is actually a word and … Continue reading →

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Tightline, Free Fall, Spinning or Schooley?

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Mason

This seems to be the big debate the last few years in the ice fishing world, so this is my take on it. As far as spinning reels, love my Daiwa’s but when it comes to fishing for panfish through … Continue reading →

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The Deluxe Spoon Box from Clam Outdoors

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Mason

My staff order from Clam Outdoors came  in yesterday to the house from Minnesota.  If you are Facebook, you probably saw me go “Live”  showing the features of the new Stealth Spearfisher hub shelter.  One of the other items I … Continue reading →

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Perchnado V: the sequel x5

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Mason

What an incredible perch fishing season we have had on the Michigan side of Lake Erie this season.  Lines at Jeff’s Bait and Tackle (boats/trailers/trucks) are stretching back towards I-75 on the weekends. They are a pretty well oiled machine … Continue reading →

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