Hello evryone, I joined the site a while back and just started reading everything on here. I think this is the friendliest site I have ever seen. Very nice lay out, easy to use also. I am originally from Ohio but moved to South West Michigan 5 years ago. I used to do the walleye thing on Erie back in the hey days of the late 70's and early 80's so trolling isn't new to me. We never ran all the stuff that seems to be required to fish Lake Michigan though so I have alot to learn. I got bit by the steel bug first and have been playing on the rivers. Last year I bought a boat so I could expand my fishing time. I picked up a 17' 1978 unknown with side console, 70 hp johnson with 9.9 kicker. It is already set up with rod holders and it came with 3 manual riggers and some small boards. I had never seen that many rod holders on a 17 footer back in Ohio. I thought it was nuts until I read up on it some. The boat also came with all new rods and reels so I think I am good with equipment. I plan on staying very close to shore for my first year and know to watch the weather especially in my small rig. We had storms come quick in Ohio on Erie and that lake gets rough fast. I will probably run out south haven or new buffalo. I still have to find some ramps. I figure this year I will try to hit the coho's and maybe perch if you have them around here. I am thankful for any and all advice given. I probably won't chime in too much because of lack of experience but that should change as I get more time on the water. I guess my first question would be is there any drift fishing for salmon like there was for eyes back home??? Thanks again for the chance to learn and fellowship with you. Ron
