Walleye Drop

[stky6]

Hi all,

Hope everyone had a Great New Years Celelbration. Here's a quick clip of the Walleye Drop from Port Clinton, Ohio. The first part of the clip is the kid's drop they have a 6pm after the activities in the heated tent, the last part is the official drop at midnight. The temp was a blustery 16 degrees with a 20 knot wind coming off the lake, they had to cancel the fireworks due to the wind but still a fun time. The kids (and my wife tho she won't admit it) have been waiting a year to fire off the silly string, they are already starting to stock up for next year.

The picture is the big guy himself, 20 feet long ad 600 lbs. We'll be up ther in May to catch is family members !!

Have a great year and hopefully we'll make it back down to the fort this year if for nothing else to thaw out from the walleye drop .

 

[auntie]

Boy, that is COLD! I enjoy seeing how people celebrated the New Year in different places around the country..thanks for the pics!

That's one big fish!

 

[Born 2 Fish]

That is SO FUNNY !
What a great idea!!


here's a little ditty I found on the drop.



Walleye Madness - Port Clinton, Ohio
Although Port Clinton is a small town, its spirit is huge - especially on New Year's Eve! For the past 13 years, thousands have braved the cold and gathered for hours, in waiting for the"Madness at Midnight" Walleye Drop. Port Clinton is the "Walleye Capital of the World," so what else would they do on New Year's Eve but drop a 20-foot, 600-pound walleye from the sky at the stroke of Midnight! The small town USA energetically promotes the celebration through the participation of local businesses. Restaurants prepare Walleye specialties such as Walleye Chowder, Walleye Sandwiches, Walleye Cinnamon Chips, and Walleye Popcorn. A local Winery has even created a "Walleye White" wine to honor the city's Walleye Fame. Recognizing the momentum of Port Clinton's "Madness at Midnight," Wal-Mart has stepped forward as the national sponsor, joining local and regional sponsors for the event.