? **First Trip of the Year in the Books!** ? Kicked off the season with an awesome crew from **Northern Indiana and Michigan** — and let me tell you, these guys *never* stopped cutting on each other… I got my fair share too ? We worked **west of the Bass Islands** and put together a **nice grade of fish**, even though it was a bit of a **slow pick**. Grinding pays off! ? **What Worked:** ✅ **Bandits** – 20-35 back ✅ **Top 20s** – 40 back ✅ **Jointed Rebel Fast Trak** on the Big Fish Tuff Tackle Co. ** TruTrip 50** – 26 back ? Best colors were **Purple**, **RC Crush**, and **Kakhi** ? Speed sweet spot was **1.7 mph** I was really impressed with the Off Shore Tackle Company OR-12 Planner boards, running six per side with zero issues. Clean pulls, great bite detection, and they handled the spread exactly as one would expect. Great crew, great laughs, and a solid start to the season. Let’s keep it rolling! #BlackH2oDog #BlackH2oDogCharters #LakeErieFishing #BassIslands #WalleyeFishing #SlowPickStillCounts #EarlySeasonBite #OhioFishing #GreatLakesFishing #OffshoreTackle #TrollingFishing #FishingGear #AnglersLife #TrollingForWalleye #CharterLife