WCO Report for Erie County 6/28/2006: Erie area, PA,
WCO Report Posted: June 27, 206

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Posted by DWCO Randy Leighton on June 27, 206 at 22:36:10:

June 27th, 2006 West Erie County,

DWCO Randy Leighton, WCO Brook Tolbert

Conditions: Walleye fishing continues to improve especially for those savvy anglers that know how to follow their schooling and migration habits. Anglers trolling the shoreline in 25 to 30 feet of water are still doing well but those anglers that have been monitoring the Lake temperatures have begun to move to the deeper cooler waters of the trenches for the larger eyes. This past weekend a number of limiting anglers indicated that they had the first trench pretty much to them selves and were back early with a full catch. Perch fishing is improving with over all catches good and many anglers bringing in there limits of 30 fish. If the perch are not hitting, keep moving until they do; then lower the anchor. Much more than a half hour in one spot without a hit is probably too long. Current lake Erie water temperature off Toledo is 70 degrees, off Cleveland, 69 degrees, and off Erie, 70 degrees.

Manchester Bridge Update: The bridge over Walnut Creek just north of the Manchester Hole is still under construction. PenDot is expecting completion by Friday June 30th pending weather delays.

Boating Safety Tip of the Week: Dress for the water temperature not the air temperature. While the days may be warm and sunny, water temperatures stay cooler longer. One of the major causes of boating fatalities is hypothermia, the rapid reduction of body temperature, which occurs when boaters fall into cold water. The colder the water the shorter the survival time. Although the water near shore may be a comfortable 70 degrees, the surface temperature in the deeper waters of the Lake can be as much as 15 degrees colder.

Sea Sickness:
It seems that for every charter that leaves for a day of fishing, one returns to the dock with somebody looking pale and nauseous, often spoiling a good day of fishing. This past weekend was no exception with a number of boats coming in early at the Walnut Creek Access with passengers faces sporting a variety of pastel colors and with little interest in bagging the big one. Sea Sickness affects people in different degrees of intensity with some folks never being bothered only to laugh at their chumming buddies in all their misery. Sea sickness is caused by a constant rocking or swaying motion that affects the small organs in the inner ears. These constant hypnotic like motions will send signals to the brain causing dizziness, headaches and of course nausea. Inactivity on the boat and fixing ones eyes on a close object can intensify the problem. (not to mention downing that morning submarine sandwich with extra peppers)

There are several remedies whose results can be debatable but do work for many folks. Over the counter medications for motion sickness can be helpful. In most cases these should be taken the night or morning before the outing. They are of little help after one becomes sick. Prescription patches are available through your doctor for severe problems.

Stay above deck in the fresh air and try to stay busy to keep the mind occupied. Look at the horizon rather than focusing on the deck taking deep breaths and drinking water as needed. Wristbands, and eating crackers or pretzels are old wives cures that work for many people. One of the oldest cures is ginger most easily taking by drinking ginger ale in small sips. If you are already sick and a long way from shore, try lying on your back on deck with your eyes closed. And remember as a courtesy to the captain, always try to heave overboard.

Local Weather: Wednesday Night Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Thursday Partly cloudy in the morning. Then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Thursday Night Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening...Then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Friday Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s.

Friday Night Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Saturday Mostly cloudy in the morning, Then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Saturday Night Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Sunday Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Sunday Night Mostly cloudy in the evening...Then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Monday Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Monday Night Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.

Independence Day Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s.




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