What is everybodies thought on possible new limits for walleyes on erie this year? I hate to book trips before May 1st. if they drop the limit, any thoughts
life member: 1995

 

The limit has not been set yet and will not be till April.  The limit for April is 4 per.  Is the change you are talking about the possible 4 per all year?  If so it is not set in stone.  So booking for April does not matter.  If you mean booking the trip before May you should know in April.  If they drop the limit you should get some deals because a lot of people feel the same way.  Charter boat may be hurting because of this along with other people that make their money on the fishing industry up here on the shores of Lake Eire.  I myself don’t as a boat owner really care I’m going fishing on Lake Eire anyway to have some fun with my family and friends.  Some of us would take you just for some gas money I would.  I told bigdog just to arrange it with me.

Where  do you go out of on Lake Erie walleye hunter. If it would work out sometime, I would not mind spending a day on the water with you.

I am worried about the 4 all year, I go in my personal boat , but I do bring friends from out of state, where I use a charter and the price would be steep then. I ust to use Dealers Choice, but Denny sold out last year, so I am looking for a new charter, But your offer to go out would be nice, I live in the Dayton area (Xenia) and pulling my boat is expensive, so I might as well give you the money and meet new friends, Since I am semi retired I can go on about 24 to 48 hours notice.

 

Hey Fffish, if you are interested in putting out in a personal boat, try East Harbor, as long as the lake is not to low it offers a pretty good point to the islands, or wild wings marina if you want more west

You are right walleye hunter, you might get better deals after the announcement, but most are telling me now that they will do combo trips,  which could be interesting. I've been fishing erie now for about 35 years and never get tired of it, some of the best smallies in the world

life member since 1995

Doug, We have a couple of charter boat captains in the Ohio chapter of this club. Both do a great job. Playinghooky charters with capt. Jerry and Mr. Twister charter with Capt Sib.  Can't go wrong with either. If you get on the ohio chapter site you could send either one a PM. You might be also interested in the crappie/bluegill tournament that the club is going to have on June 5. The rules and such are also on the ohio chapter site. I think you are on there as DougB .

FFFisch
I just saw you post.  I go out of Cleveland but fish from Cleveland to the islands.  I wouldn’t mind having you aboard.

That sounds good walleyehunter. We will have to see what we can work out. That is a good 3 hour drive for me. Do you just fish weekends or do you make it out during the week sometimes. You have a good looking boat there.

Walleyehunter. Do you crappie fish as well? You are welcome to get in the clubs first ever panfish tournament on June 5th at Alum creek. I know Bigdog is looking for a partner.

FFFisch,

Yes I fish on the weekdays the boat is 10 min from home and I get of work at 3:00 or 3:30 so I can get in 4 or 5 hours.  I am thinking of entering don’t expect to win.  I fish for whatever I can.  It’s mostly just for fun and to relax.  Maybe I will ask bigdog.  BD may come up this summer with his dad to go out on my boat maybe you could hock up with them.  Thank you I do love the Scout she makes life nice.

 DougBrace,

Just let me know when you would like to go and we will work it out.

Tony

walleye hunter,

  Thank you for your input on fishing in your area, however I feel the need to pass on some information & friendly advice.    We (charter captains) spend a lot of money & time on Federal and State licenses, insurances, and equipment to make sure we have all legal requirements to insure the safety and comfort of our clientele.

The following is an excerpt of the Coast Guard regulations as listed by the U.S. Power Squadron.   

Who needs a six-pack license?

March 05, 2009, 5:40PM

The following was passed along to me by Don Baker of the Raritan Bay Power Squadron.
Do You Need a Six Pack License?

The following is reprinted from a bulletin from the National Educational Officer

The Passenger Vessel Safety Act of 1993 added the requirement for having an "uninspected passenger vessel" license (six pac) whenever some form of tangible consideration is being exchanged as a condition of carriage on the vessel. Consideration may be cash, checks, money orders, or in the form of goods.

The issue of sharing of expenses for fuel, providing food and/or provisions for a trip was a concern to recreational boaters as to whether or not it fell within the term of "consideration" sufficient to require a six -passenger license and whether it affected the boat insurance policy.

Congress amended the definition of "consideration" effective 1 October 1999 to allow voluntary sharing. "Consideration" is now defined as an economic benefit, inducement, right, or profit including pecuniary payment accruing to an individual, person or entity, but not including a voluntary sharing of the actual expenses of the voyage, by monetary contribution or donation of fuel, food, beverage, or other supplies.

A "sharing of expense" can create the necessity of a six pac license for the operator. The key is whether the sharing is required by the owner/operator (license required) or is voluntary (no license required). A guest may offer or request to contribute to the cruise, either in sharing of actual expenses of the voyage, by monetary contribution, or by donation of fuel, food, beverage or other supplies. However, if that occurs, the skipper should make it clear, and while the gesture is very much appreciated, there is no requirement or obligation to do so, but that voluntary contributions are always welcomed. If contribution were to be required, the skipper would clearly fall outside the exception: and a "six pac" license for hire would be required. A skipper should likewise refrain from initiating any suggestion about a "contribution" in order to avoid the appearance that such is required or expected.

I'm not sure what kind of deals you think that the charter capt's are going to be able to make. If they change the Walleye limits, our customers are still going to get a full day out on the lake whether it's working to fill there Walleye limits or doing a combo trip.

Thank you,
Capt. Jerry Taylor
Playin' Hooky Charters  est. 1987
www.playinhooky-charter.com
NAFC recommended guide
NAFC Dodge outfitter/guide of the year 2004
NAFC lifer since 1992
NAFC OHIO CHAPTER trustee


Capt. Jerry Taylor Playin' Hooky Sportfishing Charters www.playinhooky-charter.com

Way to go Capt. Jerry, this a good way to get our message accross to people who think charter fishing is just a drop in the pan, when really it a tough racket and we need all the help we can get as far as limit's, gas prices and all the little cost that eat away at our profit's, so I think you said it the right way Jerry and I agree with you 100%. 

                           Capt. Sib Randolph

                           Mr Twister Charters

Playinhooky,

 After reading your post you’re right.  I was not aware of laws on consideration.  Thank you for the info. As far as a full day out I have always been taken back to the dock when limited, once after three hours.  If you keep them out after limited for a combo trip you’re better than most.  I have never heard of such a thing for the same cost.

I agree with the charters, in that making a living or breaking even is tough, if the water level is low or gas prices and mother nature, its hard to predict. I'll have to wait and see on the reaction of a majority of boats, but staying out after limits? a combo trip, you will have bait consideration, pole selection, room for everything. I see it as tougher yet. But that is just my opinion, I just wanna fish
life member since 1995