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Made the run from Lorain on Wed. for my last shot at the the Steelies. Had a great time. 5 1/2 hrs of fishing, 20 of 29 hookups on the bullits and had 6 eyes too. Long run, but well worth it. Started at the 52/52 line and trolled SW for about 4 miles then pulled rods and ran back to same starting point and circle trolled about a 3/4 mile area and had a blast. Some of the best runs and jumps that I have seen. Only thing that didn't work were the boards both 20 and 30 jets. Best were the riggers at 33' and the other at 52'. Dipsies #1 @ 90-100, #2 @ 125-135, and #3 140-145. No big spoons, all on scorpions or silver streak (orange crushed ice). Perfect conditions and the fishing great. All except 2 bullits ran from 7-10 lbs. If you get a chance, and you don't mind spending some $$$$$ on gas, that's the place to be.
FreeByrd
08-14-2003, 08:54 AM
Nice Catch and thanks for the report. I've played with the bullets the last two weekends in that same general area. Going back to eyes this weekend.
Steve
Denny2
08-14-2003, 04:06 PM
How far of run is it?
FreeByrd
08-14-2003, 04:19 PM
From Lorain Harbor roughly 32 miles
My GPS said 27.2 miles to the harbor when I headed in.
Hawk Eye
08-17-2003, 03:00 PM
ETC, I was going to make that run to the 54/54 line today; but I saw nasty 3-5 footers instead outside the breakwall. Tried for eyes for a few hours on the sandbar in Lorain instead and caught 4 before my partner started chumming. I hope the steelies hold in that area, since I may try again Tuesday or Wednesday.
Not fun to run that either way when the the waves pick up. Got caught on Aug. 2 out there when the forecast was SW @ 10 knots or less, and it became 5-7 footers instead. Good decision to wait for another day to make the run.