11-year-old leads 3 Lake Erie walleye derbies at once
Rodney Ellis
Rodney Ellis
Sports Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Rodney has spent over eight years reporting on Cleveland’s professional and amateur sports scenes, with a background in sports broadcasting from Bowling Green State University. He has contributed to ESPN Radio and other local stations, where his vibrant coverage has garnered a loyal following.
More from Rodney →Sports Reporter · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM · 1 min read
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The late season Lake Erie walleye fishing derbies offer big prizes, helping the Fall Brawl, Walleye Slam and The Walleye Derby lure a legion of veteran anglers to compete in the autumn events. Leading the 2026 parade in all three derbies with his catch last Sunday is Porter Perkins, 11, much to the pride of his father, fishing guide Jim Perkins of Eye Got Ya Charters.