MAUMEE RIVER REPORT- 7 MARCH 2021

Sunrise/First cast- 7:00 am

Sunset/Last Cast-6:31 pm

Wading to Bluegrass Island is  permitted.

Weight:   5/8 oz- 3/4 oz

Colors:  green head/green sparkel , white head/pink tail,  glow head /purple tail, orange head / Xmas lights tail.

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FORSITHA BLOOMING LAST APRIL

THE OLD WAYS –  Several years ago , back in 2012 , I read an article by Matt Markey of the Toledo Blade about the relationship between the walleye running and the Forsythia bushes that are planted all around the area. I have heard that the Native Americans also used the the bloom of the plant as a gauge as to when to harvest the fish, Over the years I have kept an eye on the bloom and the peak of the run- and they do seem to be in sync.  Science is great but sometimes the old ways are the best ways. So last year I planted a  Forsythia in front of the shop–our very own walleye gauge.   When the bush is in full bloom with bright yellow flowers -that is the peak of the walleye run-its about 95% accurate. As you can see its still early,no buds yet. I’m going to post weekly pictures so we can follow the guage. 

FRESH BAIT MENU:

NIGHT CRAWLERS- 2 AND 1 DOZEN CONTAINER

LEAF/RED WORMS- 25 COUNT CONTAINER

SPIKES- 25 COUNT PACKS

WAXWORMS -50 AND 250 COUNT CONTAINERS

SHAD- FRESH AND STINKY- CUT AND WHOLE (BIG ONES)

EMERALD SHINERS- FRESH FROM LAKE ERIE

Have fun, be safe and good luck fishing.