Category: MI
Who’s Got Their Fingers Xd for Lake Mich?
Re: the whole secret lake thing, which was kinda fun btw. I read somewhere that B.A.S.S. has never held a tournament on Lake Michigan. Technically that’s correct, meaning: Even though the 2000 Bassmaster Classic was held there, the wind blew so it became a mad scramble to find basses of any size anywhere else. And, [...]
Last Friday’s Top 5 Bassin’ Quotes
Taken from that day’s BassBlaster email. Interesting stuff, and gotta say we love doing the BassBlaster as much as folks dig receiving it. If you’re not getting it yet, just use the easy sign-up form at right. 1. “(The mystery concept) opened up my eyes as to how many people get information before an event [...]
Make Your Next Jig Look Like This?
I am not a bait-builder. That’s on my “if I had more time I’d…” list. Specifically, I’d love to spend some time really analyzing and understanding jigs/trailers. Seems doable, but maybe I’m being naive. I’d probably save a whole lot of time by just sneaking around the Eakinses house with a spy camera. Anyhow, back [...]
Mark Zona Is Not THAT Handsome
[This is our first guest post of the week, by Scotty ‘Bud’ Melvin, program director for 92.5 ZUU, Kalamazoo’s "Real Rock Station" – and it's proof that there really is something in the water in Michigan. Scotty, get your DJ to play 'Unchained' when I (Jay) school Z on the water this summer.] Some people [...]
This Dude Is Awesome!
Ever put an offer out there to take someone fishing for free? Sure, bet we all have. Ever make the offer permanent and take all comers? That would be something. Or not “would be” because at least lone guy’s already doing it: Michigan resident Brian Harding. Here’s more, from an article at greenbaypressgazette.com: > Brian [...]
Ever Use Oars To Sneak Up On ‘Em?
Yeah, we’re all “little motor” users. No tolling motor, no bassin’ fishin’. Just the way it is. Back in the days of canoes and rowboats, before affording a boat was an option, I used oars to get around because that’s all there was. (Reminds me of the time I took my now wife – way [...]
Michigan Warden Reports: Doh!
Found a link (pdf) to a recent summary of reports from Michigan DNR officers. Amazing what people do. Here are a couple of the funniest ones – one about smallmouths, the other about a boat. But I Measured It! CO Lacelle Rabon was on patrol along with intern Mark Bolak checking anglers on Belleville Lake. [...]
Locals Want Great Lakes Cut Off
Asian carp, the aqua-locusts. At this point, no one has a clue how to stop these things. Meaning really stop ‘em. They’ve been charging up the Mississippi River, and the massive bureaucracy that is the Army Corps of Engineers is studying whether to close the Chicago Sanitary and Ship canal, which connects the Mississippi to [...]
Take Some of Cabela’s Cash
How do you write the possessive form of Cabela’s – Cabela’s’? Cabelas’? Anyhow, this just in: Cabela’s and the Outdoor Channel launched the “Wanna’ Go Fishing for Millions?” promotion yesterday. It runs through July 14. All you have to do is register, then fish the below list of waters
Erie Smallie Fishing: Fair = Good!
Word from the Ohio DNR is that smallmouth bass fishing this year in Lake Erie is “expected to be fair,” with “bass abundance below desired levels.” But – a big but – is that the average size of our favorite brown fish in the lake will be 15-22 inches, meaning 2 to 6 pounds. Dang!
$12K for 5.59 Pounds!
So you think hardwater fishing is just another term for yapping, napping and imbibing? Think again. Mlive.com reports that Keith Kniffen (son) of Eaton Rapids, MI and Ron Kniffen (father) of Lansing won an amazing $12,000 in the 12th annual Midwest Open Ice Fishing Tournament on Clark Lake – for a mess of three crappie [...]
Spot Encroachment? Hit ‘Em With a Fish
Next time a boat gets to close to you, take a cue from this ice-fishergal – or maybe not, but either way, don’t be wusses like the guys were. From mlive.com: > The incident happened around 1 p.m. Saturday on Black Lake (MI), when a 29-year-old woman allegedly
