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3 days ago

Captain Brandon Westerman of Fully Involved Sportfishing Charters

Captain Brandon strives to make every trip the best, most memorable and exciting walleye or yellow perch fishing charter on Lake Eries Western Basin. Located just west of Port Clinton, Ohio, he fishes the waters known as THE Walleye Capital of the World! He offers something for everyone, from the first time fishermen/women to the seasoned veterans and especially children! He wants to see you involved in not only catching fish, but the complete experience of trolling for walleye or catching yellow perch. He also wants you to experience the calm and relaxing majestic nature of the Great Lake Erie.

He provides fishing charters for up to 6 people. As a veteran and first responder, Capt. Brandon is committed to taking care of our own. He will always offer discounted rates to those who have served or are currently serving in the military, as well as fire, law enforcement, and EMS. Fishing Lake Erie provides healing therapy for the mind and soul.

https://www.fullyinvolvedsportfishing.com/

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goooood oleeee Gabby! Rest easy my friend!

Check out this bad boy. Caught him on a crawler harness and reeled him in. The little bugger ate the entire worm.

Not even sure how it fit on the hook. Lol.

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1 week ago

On this last Sunday in September, we remember and honor Gold Star Mothers and Families.

Today we recognize the impact and the losses suffered by the mothers, fathers, and families of fallen military service members.

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2 weeks ago

Today wed like to say a big THANK YOU to our partners at American Legion Charities.

The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness.

The American Legion provides much-needed assistance to our fellow veterans, service members and their families. For a century, they have provided valuable resources for their communities, states and nation.

https://www.legion.org/charities

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2 weeks ago

Captain Greg Freeze of Walleye2Go Sportfishing

At Walleye2go Sportfishing, we are focused on providing excellent Lake Erie chartering services with the highest level of customer satisfaction & we will do everything we can to meet your expectations. With a variety of offerings to choose from, were sure youll be happy fishing with us.

https://www.walleye2gosportfishing.com/

Thanks Captain Greg!

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3 weeks ago

My name is Will Thompson. I am a combat wounded, medically retired U.S. Army veteran. I am also a chapter commander and Dept of Ohio jr. vice commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart.

I was invited to go fishing and asked to invite other combat wounded with Walleyes for Wounded Heroes. The event was AMAZING! The cathartic benefits of the event are beyond reproach. The ability for combat veterans to get together to bond and share In camaraderie without feeling judged by others is priceless. The Walleyes for Wounded Heroes goes above and beyond in making the veterans feel welcomed and respected. The atmosphere of the entire event is very relaxed and settling that is very comfortable for me which is very comforting since I have PTSD, TBI and high anxiety. All this was even before we went out fishing! The days we were out on Lake Erie were even better. The accommodations made for physical and medical conditions is great as every effort is given to make sure everyone can participate.

When I was there among my fellow veterans I felt more relaxed and slept better than I have in a long time. My friends and fellow patriots that served in Vietnam were given the welcome home that they never received when they came home and for me to witness the emotions flooding them was overwhelming.

I know that the fishing trip is one the talked about excessively among the veteran community and so many more want to be able to participate as well as the others wanting to return to recapture the feeling again and share it with even more friends.

I can not thank the Walleyes for Wounded Heroes enough because I greatly appreciated what they do.

Yours in service,

Will Thompson (SGT)(USA)(RET)
Jr. Vice Commander
Dept. of Ohio
Military Order of the Purple Heart

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3 weeks ago

Today our thoughts are with those who sacrificed their lives to keep us safe. We remember them and their families that are left behind.

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4 weeks ago

Captain Ryan Pettry of 504 Sportfishing

Capt. Ryan is a USCG licensed captain with 16 years of Lake Erie fishing experience. He has a passion for catching trophy walleye and fishing walleye tournaments throughout the year. Ryan is dedicated to giving his customers a fun, friendly, action packed and successful fishing experience that you will never forget.

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Awesome🤘 thank you. Glad I could help

Awesome

Awesome gentleman…and he can fish…

Definitely provide a trip to remember the rest of your life...

Hiw can I be apart of this?

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1 month ago

Dear Walleyes for Wounded Heroes,

I wanted to take a moment to extend my utmost gratitude. I can’t express enough how appreciative I am for the opportunities that you all have provided for me. I attended the June event in Port Clinton with Skills for life, since then I was blessed with the chance to return to more events.
These past few trips have given me life long memories that I will forever cherish.

I guess I never realized how therapeutic it can be, to take a break from the daily grind and struggles from life and spend time with other like minded veterans.

The instant camaraderie took me back to my days in the marines. For the first time in a long time I felt whole again. It was nice to share stories with veterans from different wars, I have learned that even though everyone’s experience and injuries may be different, we are share the same struggles. A genuine yearn to get out in nature and spend time around other veterans, have some laughs, heal the soul and make a few new life long friends. You guys facilitated that opportunity better than I could have ever imaged. I heard a veteran make a comment that stuck hard with me. He said “this stuff is better for me than any PTSD medicine the hospital has ever prescribed me”. I thought that was pretty powerful, and after pondering on it for a while, I come to realize he was right. I thought back on the past few trips and it registered to me that my very own mental health was exceptionally better after these trips. It was like taking in a breath of fresh air and just kinda letting it all go. There is something to be said for the fulfilling power of being in nature and resetting the soul. Which is why I can’t thank you all enough. If it wasn’t for you all, I wouldn’t be able to have had these experiences and opportunities. I am deeply grateful and appreciative.

Respectfully, Luke Sanford
Cpl USMC (Ret)

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It was great meeting you.

Very well said this is the greatest group of people, I have met and made friends for life. There is no way to thank them enough THANK YOU T.J.

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