Rascal Trophy Fishing

There also might be a Cannon reader forum where people trade and sell items. Try looking for that and/or keep looking back at google pages where someone might have it too. Good luck.

I missed this earlier. That's a very fine pristine looking vessel seeker, and a very fair price. Surprised someone hasn't gobbled it up by now, but it's early yet. Good luck.

Depends on the lake and fish targeted. I would assume that targeting walleyes in the 3-6# range should be quite different than 10-20# salmon if I'm not mistaken. Old timers like to do things right, but as efficiently and economically as possible. I'm not going to spend $10 on a release, just not my style, unless maybe I win a lottery and have money to burn. Alligator with rubber bands, various size bands, will do the job very effectively for a lifetime. And leave money left over for those other vices we have as addicted anglers too...lol.

This also happened several years ago at a local marina. Trouble was, the DNR said they had to catch the guy in the act of chartering illegally. So, I guess they have to have a sting operation to make it stick in court. Just reporting on him will not suffice, so they said anyhow. Hope they put a stop to this soon, and good luck.

Matt, I agree, if you were in 75-100 fow, that's too deep to be the PSP net. They are in shallower water, like 40'. Report all net markers to the DNR in this case, so we have a rightful place to remove them now. Thanks for your input and evaluations. Yes, that guy had a legal problem that is taking it's course now, unfortunately for him, and us, as recipients of the great white fish and other species.

That Ludington port, where's that at?; lol. In (fish heaven as usual)! Great to see your business is rocking in this economy, best to ya guys!

Sorry for the late response, but I just found this tonight. VERY INTERESTING INDEED! As some members on this site I know, I also love to horse-trade, once in a blue moon. This whole thread goes to the one that believes, "beauty is in the eye of the beholder", so to speak. It's a questionable judgment that some will make, and others will disagree with respectfully, while authorities in power will always disagree with in any shape, way, or form. If you side on the judgment that we are free Americans, and while not wanting to break the law, just to bend it slightly, while no one is the wiser, because, this is a private deal, not public, then go ahead. If you side on the judgment that we must all tow the line, whether perceived or really legal, and all our actions are subject to public scrutiny, well, then by all means don't do it. Since you released "pandora's box" on a public forum, I'd give it up, at least for now. Try waltersfisheries.com in Ludington for exceptional fresh salmon, lakers, and other smoked fish that can be bought for much less, and shipped on dry ice to your home via a phone call. In closing, "don't worry, be happy", lol.

Thanks very much EdB, that is what I would have posted too. To Matt, those remaining net markers in front of the PSP, (Pump Storage Project), aka the project(s), is quite possibly to mark their private net to block fish from getting into the turbines that run up and down in creating electric energy. The other fisherman's net markers are long gone now. That's why the special contractor is removing the danger that was carelessly left behind the last 1-1/2 years. That's how long the net fisherman left them unattended, not since last August in reality. I'm right next door and have witnessed the fisherman for about 10 years now.

Try fish-ludington.com for updates in Ludington on great fishing.

I just found a website named "know your ship", which has a lot of new as well as historical great lakes freighters as the theme for anyone interested. Great site for pics. and videos of same.

That's funny.

Rob, you might have to start by buying some fish and cooking them aboard so the ole girl gets the smelly scent of this idea in her hull. You are also welcome to trip up to Ludington for some help and hints of the air up here too. Keep the faith!

By the look of Max's smile, I'd say he's hooked too. Good job Hank.

You guys can log on to "The Ludington Charterboat Association" website and click on NET ALERTS for info. on the progress of the net removals. It's going well and all should be gone soon if not already. Costly job and not fun, don't know who's paying for this, but it should be the Little River Band of Indians in Manistee.

Looks like a 2-3 boat catch with 34 fish taken and 8 crew members. What was the score? Thanks.

As a fellow charterboat operator Jon, you are supposed to report that captain and boat to the DNR asap for their investigation of the individual. Guys like this spoil it for the rest of us that are legal and up to date on our paperwork, plus critical inspections, all that cost us a lot of time and money. Cheating the system is risky for not only the captain, but his unsuspecting crew that relies on a safe and enjoyable trip. Talk to your local DNR officers so this doesn't continue.

Great choice Andy, have fun.

Channel 68 is the common channel used thruout the US on the water, but, every port may have particular channels that are popular. Since the inception and widespread use of cell phones, most chatter on VHF radio has ceased to exist. Ask the local tackle store of the port you fish, as well as fisherman in that area, for a precise recommendation. It will vary, but like I said, most prefer the privacy of cells these days, which I don't endorse as much as VHF exchanges where a load of fisherman could relay the best and worst spots.

Sounds like real fun Jeff, and that's what it's all about after-all! Best bait?

Welcome to the GLF.

The owners are still investing small fortunes to keep this historical SS artifact of the great lakes going, congrats. and thanks.

I was going by field experience Ryan, not science. But, I would be interested to see any link that would prove the science, as it sounds right. I guess the fact that fish hawks vs. other speed/temp. probes could differ in calibration and readout, would make a difference. Also, the current could differ given location, even if boats are fairly close together. Lastly, I'm referring to offshore fishing, not channel fishing. Thanks.

Here's a nice catch early on, taken Monday on a charterboat in Ludington. The weigh-in was 30 pounds 1 ounce, measured 38.5" and what a girth. Bait was a thunderstick.

This is indeed a rare sight these days. And as we all should know, these Sturgeon are prehistoric/endangered species, and not to be kept at all. I remember my dad telling me stories growing up that he went for 2-3 summers as a 12-15 year old out in Lk. Mich. on his grandfather's sailing/shipping schooner. They regularly fished with large ropes and hooks over the side to catch them for eating, (legal then, about 1908 or so). The Sturgeon in those days could reach 10' in length, and over 200 lbs.. They would filet them and put them in barrels of brine salt to cure, then cook them at later dates.

Nice post Terry. Many may wonder if you have to be a member of the MSSFA too to fish this. Can you post that? Upon enlarging that logo I see where at least one fisherman per boat must be a member. Can they join at the sign- in locale? Thanks.