What, exactly, is a “Head Boat,” sometimes known as a “Party Boat”? A Head Boat is a large recreational fishing vessel, that charges a fixed fee per person or angler. Head Boat trips are quite different from trips on a 6-Pack Boat or a Tournament Boat because they can accommodate many more passengers. Most Lake Erie Head …
When I was very young, I caught the fishing bug. I can’t pinpoint where it came from, but when I was 11, I started fishing in a tributary of Lake Erie. It wasn’t long before I was noticed by some of the old “river dogs” who took me under their wing and roped me into …
As we pulled into the boat ramp at Vermillion, I looked around at an armada of boats worth everything from a couple thousand dollars to what I could tell- was worth several times the amount I paid for my middle-class suburban home. I couldn’t venture to guess which of these rigs was owned by the …
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Trying to decide whether a fishing trip to Lake Erie is for you? Well, to help you decide we put together this article and the accompanying trip planner spreadsheet that will ensure you have anything and everything you need for the adventure of a lifetime. If you are planning to fish alone, with the whole …
