Deep Water Walleye tactics on Lake Erie Part #1

February 6th, 2013 by Captain Jim

Join Mark Brumbaugh for detailed information on how to consistently catch big walleye on Lake Erie. See how to use Off Shore Tackle planer boards for trolling Reef Runner stick baits and worm harnesses on the best walleye lake anywhere, Lake Erie…. Read More

The new Lund 2075 with Mercury Verado arrived

February 2nd, 2013 by Captain Jim

For all my old customers and the new arrivals who have yet to fish with me, you are in for a big treat. My new Lund 2075 powered by a 250 HP Mercury Verado Pro has just arrived from Minnesota and landed at Anchor Marine in Grand Island. It will be ready for May Trophy smallmouth fishing. I have guided out of many boats over my 35 years of taking out charters on Lake Erie and am… Read More

Deep Water Walleye Tactics on Lake Erie Part #4

January 31st, 2013 by Captain Jim

Enjoy the last segment of Professional Angler Mark Brunmbaugh’s video as he trolls over deep water on Lake Erie for big walleye … Read More

Lake Erie Small mouth Bass Tactics Part #6

January 31st, 2013 by Captain Jim

Watch for some great tips on how to catch both trophy and large numbers of smallmouth bass from Lake Erie. Tactics for using live bait and artificals are demonstrated. … Read More

Lake Erie Smallmouth Bass Tactics Part #5

January 31st, 2013 by Captain Jim

Ways to catch smallmouth bass from Lake Erie near Buffalo NY. The series shows how to catch smallmouth bass on both live bait as well as artificals on the best bass lake anywhere, Lake Erie … Read More

Lake Erie Smallmouth Bass Tactics Part #4

January 31st, 2013 by Captain Jim

Proven tactics for catching small mouth bass with live bait and artificials on Lake Erie from spring to summer. Areas fished are near Buffalo New York…. Read More

Great Guide and fishing trip on Lake Erie

January 28th, 2013 by Captain Jim

Hello Jim,

I wanted to write you a follow up email regarding a charter that you took my family and I on in late August. You may not remember but my name is Isaac Nowak and I had an absolutely fantastic time with you on our trip.

The quantity and quality of the smallmouths that you put us on were absolutely amazing! It seemed like we were getting fish on every drop and you alw… Read More

There I was catching and releasing one beautiful smallmouth after the other on Lake Erie

January 24th, 2013 by Captain Jim

Testimonial from Pat Sullivan 

Hi, Jim
Another trip in the books and what a trip it was. I didn’t think we had a snow ball’s chance in Hell of catching fish yesterday. Wind ripping at 20mph plus; Lake Erie at its finest with 5 to 6 foot rollers and a few even larger just to keep things interesting, and enough rain to make Noah jealous. Still you put me on the bass! I shouldn’… Read More

The odds of catching fish with Lake Erie guide Jim Hanley are in your favor

January 24th, 2013 by Captain Jim

Testimonial from John Leitten

My  sons ( John JR and Steve) and my cousin( Mike) have fished all our lives. We have fished all over the USA including ice fishing. For the past few seasons we have fished with Jim Hanley on Lake Erie . All we need from a charter is a safe boat, a smart and watchful captain and keep us on the fish. Jim filled all our needs and more. The first ti… Read More

We plan to go fishing with him several times a year on Lake Erie

January 24th, 2013 by Captain Jim

Testimonial from Rich Oakley

My adult sons and I have gone fishing with Jim Hanley several times over the last two years. In all cases we have had a great time and plan to return next year. On our first trip we fished for small mouth bass and caught many good size fish (2-4 lbs) and a couple larger from the first we put our lines in the water. We did catch and release with the… Read More