Fished 5 days on Erie launching from South Bass Island. The 3 of us kept 70 around 22 inches and only 2 yellow perch. Trolled with worm harnesses. Very hot & humid. The first time we caught an carp while trolling. In the past we would catch about 5 to 7 large perch per day.
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