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  2. CAC
    Great report! We went Saturday out of Whitehall and caught brown and lake trout in 20-25 feet of water on thinfins. Sent from my iPhone using Great Lakes Fisherman
  3. georgeb
    My boat has not seen April fishing in 10 years. It is ready this year - We did the shakedown trip Saturday from noon to 2PM We netted a nice Coho - She hit a Monkey puke Stinger on a 1 color in 20 fow 1 mile S of Holland Pier on a N troll at 2.5 - 3 SOG - only hit. Boat and the new electronics ran perfectly. Now I need to get out deeper to try out the freshly rebuilt riggers. Let the FUN begin...
  4. georgeb
    Here is the great lakes water levels for the last few years. https://www.glerl.noaa.gov/data/wlevels/dashboard/ Here is a decent synopsis of the historical and future water levels by the Tip Of The Mitt Watershed Council. It is from 2023, but it shows the long term trends. https://watershedcouncil.org/great-lakes/current-historic-and-future-water-levels/
  5. Jolly Time
    I am not talking right at this moment. I am talking over the past 3 years. We are down multiple feet.
  6. zgrinder on Fin Warrior
    I just checked earlier in the week and didn't see the buoy broadcasting data. Many thanks for the update. Fin Warrior gets wet in 8 days. Getting anxious to fish!
  7. bnick
    10" & 13" Dual pivot Electronics Traxtech mounts Used one season Excellent condition $400 for both
  8. Mega Byte
    Nice! Those buoys are so helpful.
  9. Lef T
    https://data.freeboard.tech/station/45029/ Thanks to all who donated to make this possible.
  10. Billy Philly
    Getting the boat wet for the first time in 2026 this Saturday. Heading out of South Haven or Saugatuck in the evening. Any reports on Walleye or Coho?
  11. tales2spin
    Condition Used - like new Great lakes trolling Rod and reel combos for sale. up in Harrison, Michigan or will meet at agreed upon location if you are buying multiple combinations. Pricing is firm unless you would like to make a reasonable offer for all which I would consider. No shipping is available. 4 combos have been sold as indicated.....3 are still for sale All Okuma Coldwater reels have been used for one season and are in like new condition. All Okuma Classic Pro lp-cl 862 M rods have been used for one season and are in like new condition. The Talora 9ft rod has been used multiple seasons and is a bit shop worn but still in good condition. All reels have 330 Yd. Blood Run Blue 50lb braid for backer except for the Okuma CW 453 D line counter; it has Ande 20lb mono w/2color lead core. SOLD....A-2 each - Okuma CW 553 LS reel Loaded with backer and 300 ft Blood Run weighted steel W/ Okuma Classic Pro lp-cl 862 M rod. Price $140.00 each SOLD....B-1each- Okuma CW 553 LS reel Loaded with backer and 300 ft Blood Run weighted steel W/ Talora 9ft Medium rod with twili tip. Price $140.00 SOLD....C- 1 each Okuma CW 553 LS reel Loaded with backer and 200 ft Blood Run weighted steel W/ Okuma Classic Pro lp-cl 862 M rod. Price $140.00 D- 1 each Okuma CW 553 LS reel Loaded with backer and 100 ft Blood Run weighted steel W/ Okuma Classic Pro lp-cl 862 M rod with twili tip. Price $140.00 E- 1 each Okuma CW 553 LS reel Loaded with backer ONLY W/ Okuma Classic Pro lp-cl 862 M rod. Price $125.00 F- 1 each Okuma CW 453 D line counter reel loaded with 20lb backer Ande mono and 2color lead core W/ Okuma Classic Pro lp-cl 862 M rod. Price $125.00j
  12. SevenCs
    Right by Waukegan just south Sent from my iPhone using Great Lakes Fisherman Mobile App
  13. FBD
    Gonna have to show my ignorance and ask where that is…
  14. SevenCs
    Hello gang I am new to the lake and would appreciate any advice on fishing near and around the naval station. I have not boated on Lake Michigan before, but I am a Marine who has plenty of time on the water. I'm looking for discussion of what types of fish we can target, what basic rods and reels for a lake setup, etc. Not looking to spend a lot of money - just to be safe and have fun fishing with my sons. Any and all info is appreciated. Semper Fidelis! Sent from my iPhone using Great Lakes Fisherman Mobile App
  15. SevenCs
    Greetings - I live downstate but have access to the lake through Naval Station Great Lakes... I have a 17' Crestliner Sportfish and would like to start fishing the lake with my sons early this summer. Any recommendations or other info is greatly appreciated! Sent from my iPhone using Great Lakes Fisherman Mobile App
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  17. FBD
    I prefer a stiff wind in my 14’. Trolling with the wind is the poor man’s autopilot. I run all my rods on one side of the boat if possible - port as that’s the side I’m facing - to make them easier to watch and to leave the other side open to play/land fish, if they play nice however larger kings and steel sometimes disregard my best inputs to convince them where they should go.
  18. FBD
    Streams are blown out around me in Holland. Lake Mac is chocolate milk. Had lunch, at the launch I usually use, on Monday and the water was up 6” from two weeks ago but still a foot plus down from last fall. Like dry ground where the boat is usually floating off the trailer.
  19. Reel-y-hooked
    Hi Dave, I’ve been fishing lake mi for many years. The water level seems to go in cycles. 10 years ago, the water level was very high and a few years before that it was extremely low. Now we are at the low levels once again.
  20. Salmonguy9
    Not sure where you are, but in Muskegon the water level is high and we have standing water in fields/lawns and the rivers are cresting the banks. Sent from my iPhone using Great Lakes Fisherman
  21. hanks396
    Autopilot is pretty much a necessity to keep the boat going straight. I rest the net on my swim platform until the fish is close to the boat. Hold the rod with right hand and dip the net with my left while pulling the fish forward. Usually, the fish ends up in the boat. Sometimes, well, they get away!
  22. Jolly Time
    I am interested in everyone's opinion on the water level decline and reason/s you believe this is happening.
  23. Jolly Time
    Thanks for the report. I haven't been on here forever.
  24. Ringle1970
    I realize this is an older posting but I thought I see if you still have the back to back seats. If you do, where are you located? Thanks
  25. OBAFISHING
    I've found that Traxteck end piece with the Alan wrench is sufficient. Most thieves don't carry an alan wrench set.
  26. OBAFISHING
    If anyone's interested in creating a Salmon fishing Network based around those of us who typically fish from say...Port Washington to the IL line, please send me a message and I'll start an email group. As we all know Sharing/ receiving info on up to date, daily depths where the fish are, is half the battle. I've been Salmon fishing LM for 30 yrs, recently retired and plan on going a few times a week this year.
  27. Luke Tuccini
    Longer leader, etc could make it harder to get fish in boat. Look a some tracks like traxtech or berts to mount STURDY on gunnels. makes eveything easier. Use sturdy rod holders. First master one line, then two, etc. Best way is take wife or buddy along. Then try doing it all yourself first, Pick a calm day with little of no wind. If youre steering with tiller, it might be easier than steering wheel.
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