jgaul

Nice job Steve... I have yet to net a fish solo... Haven't a clue how its done properly..

Great job guys!

Nice job Phil.... great morning out there!!

Great morning... 7 for 8. Only miss was on double that we had to put the rod down to net the first fish.

5 color- blue dolphin- 2 steelie- 1 king

10 color- blue dolphin- 1 king

rigger parked at 47-lemon ice- 2 kings - 1 laker

best depth was 120-140... Fished 6:45-10am... No difference in direction of troll. Speed over ground was 2.7... Marked a LOT of fish from 90 out to 150...

Thank you to all the service men and women who have sacrificed for my family's freedom... Happy Memorial Day.... God Bless

Finally got out for a great evening troll. Started 90 fow, fished out to 167. Picked up 2 nice 8 pounders on a south troll, 45 down on rigger, with a blue dolphin. Missed a hit on a blue bubble fly 100 back.

Worked back in and picked up 3 more between 100 fow and 70 fow on a east troll. Again, blue bubble fly, blue dolphin and monkey puke picked them up. Ended up 5 for 8. Missed a nice one on a rookie net job... Great night out there. First time I have ever gotten fish on all 6 rods... 45 down on rigger, 100 back on dipsy, 5 color and 10 color all took fish...

seagaul

I've been caught sitting in the driveway with the antenna up when i can't get out!!! This is much better!!! Thanks!

Love the report with pictures... Helps me out a LOT... I will try the same way when I get out on them.. thank you!!

We fished from the cow pastures all the way down.. best spot.. Mud Island... best water clarity... Wish we started there! Thanks for the post.. Nice job!!

Steve, sorry for all your losses.. what a bummer. If you need anything let us know... Sorry, I am no good with cleaning ideas or lawyers, but just wanted to say thanks for your help with reports and if you need anything holler!

I just added my first copper this year. can't wait to use it!

leadcore

2 color

3 color

2-5 colors

adding a 7 color(just not tied on yet)

10 color

300' copper

4- braided divers

2-14 pound mono riggers

2-30 pound mono divers

2 reg. high lines

I didn't think I had that much until I typed it up! Looking at my spread, what would be a good next copper size???

Ps. dont' show this to my wife!! ha ha

Nice job Dave!! Enjoy the weather when you can!!

Nice job!! you guys are killing me as I read this at work and see the weather forecast for the weekend!! ha ha.. .Oh well, I'll get mine too... Way to go guys!

Nice job today buddy! thanks for the help too! My 4 seemed better than a lot of guys who stayed north of the plant!

Nice Job Dave!!

Steve, I guess we are launching at st. Jean???

Not sure where yet... Leaving that up to my bro who lives in Troy... I'll let you know when and where. Thanks for the updates on ice!

It was cold on the west side too!! I'm planning on the D this coming weekend. First time in years. Do you think it will be fishable??

When is that first event?? I really want to get more involved this year..

Boat is ready... Putting on some more tracks and rod holders.. Heading to the D river end of march.. DNR has been slow on the west side to put the docks in over here...

Kevin,

I am thinking about trying farther south this spring. How far out are you fishing? 25 FOW?? Is South Haven not far enough?? New Buffalo better or does it really matter?

thanks,

Jef

We did well out of holland last spring... Nothing huge, but nice going out early in the year... 10-20 cow worked best for me, body baits and 2 color core were the ticket...

Hey guys, I inherited a planer mast and boards. I mostly fish east side of lake mich. Is it worth trying to figure it out??? I have been using in-line boards with no issues. Just wondering if I even bother or just save it if I fish Erie or something??

Any word on when the small water temp probes will come on the market?

I have the same situation with my boat. I'm moving some rod holders towards the bow for future trees, so I can run 2 riggers, 2 mag dipsys, 2 reg. Dipsys and 2 cores when I have that 3rd person on rare trip. I too have a place for a chute rod and have never used it.

Great thread!! I updated my gps/fishfinder SMS can now find some structure. Most of it is like they said, patterns of long flat, followed by a drop... I have heard about the trenches Jim mentioned but have yet to find them. I must say I caught triple my amount of fish this year strictly due to the connections I have made from this site. You guys are great at sharing info and tactics... Thank you!

2 years ago, my hot rig was 2 color core with a gold thin fin. This year was 3 color and a bloody nose spoon for steelies. Fished only holland. I do always set 1 rod for steelies. Mainly a 2 or 3 color leadcore or a slider off the rigger. Troll fast for steelies too. Late fall I was going almost 4.0 on the gps trying to stay clear of the lakers and did quite well...