September 4th, 2007 West Erie County, DWCO Randy Leighton, WCO Brook Tolbert Conditions: Wind and waves permitting, perch fishing just seems to get better and better. This past weekend saw countless anglers bringing in limits in only a few hours. The perch packs off the light house beach and Walnut creek numbered in the hundreds this past Sunday. The parking lots at the Walnut Creek Access were filled beyond capacity this past holiday weekend. Walleye fishing has fallen off a bit however, there are still plenty to be had in our area. Pennsylvania Steelhead Association Meeting Reminder: Handling a Boat in Stormy Waters and High Wave Conditions : The Fall fishing and boating season on Lake Erie can often bring unexpected surprises to the inexperienced boater. With the transition from Summer to Fall come rapid changes in weather and fast moving fronts mostly from the West. Consider the following in rough waters: 1) Maneuver so the boat takes the initial and heaviest winds on the bow, not abeam. (The smaller the boat, the more 2) Waves should be approached at a 45-degree angle. This will help keep the propeller underwater and reduce pounding. 3) In moderate waves, slow your speed so you can ride atop and over a wave. Avoid driving the bow into a wave or riding 4) Remember ... the heavier the seas, the slower your boat speed to minimize strain on the vessel and maximize 5) Continue to keep the bilge free of water to prevent the rolling effects of sloshing water below. Local Weather: Wednesday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph...becoming southeast after midnight. Thursday...Mostly sunny in the morning...then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Thursday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Friday...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent. Friday Night...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent. Saturday...Cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent. Saturday Night...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent. Sunday...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent. Sunday Night...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Lows in the mid 60s. Monday...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s. Monday Night...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Lows around 60. Tuesday...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. |
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