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Deep Walleyes and Drum 15 Miles NNE

August 29, 2026 Mentor 2 photos
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Drum (Shi)
Drum (Shi)
Walleye
Walleye

Trip Summary

Ran a trip yesterday with Susan and her family. Went 15 miles NNE out of Mentor Lagoons and set lines in 72’. The wave forecast from Windfinder was 1’ or less, and we had 2-4’ swells with an occasional 5’. We set up with 5 lines on each side, 3 wire, 1 dipsey, and 1 downrigger. Got most off of the dipsey and downriggers as the fish were very deep. Seasickness set in for two of them, and we cut the trip a bit short. Still managed 18 nice walleyes and 2 drum.
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Mark Schoolcraft
Mentor, Ohio, United States
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