GLF

Yellow shirt, blue hat? Of course I'll keep guessing until I get it right.

You are red hot. Next guess you should get it.

Hmmmmmmmmmm. Let me guess...............the one lookin down the salmons mouth?

Hint....your cold

That's at Abrahamson Marina... What boat did you fish on?

Nice catch btw...

You are 100% correct. But, the question was, which one is GLF?

I graduated H.S. with Richard. We took his wifes boat out that day. This was on 10 July 2005.

Welcome to the site Mark. Sounds like you will be busy for a while. Do they have plans for you to go to New Orleans? Will you make it back by the time fishing season rolls around? Look foreword to seeing you around the forums.

Welcome to the site. Its always nice knowing a little about the people who you are talking with. I look foreword to seeing you around. If you need anything, give me a yell.

So pretty much, the scum line attracts the forage fish and the predators follow the prey. I can relate to that.

This summer was an above average temperature summer. Was the water warmer at the southern end of the lake this year than in years past? Did anyone speculate on why it was the best year they ever had?

I once saw a tv show, years and years ago, and they went fishing for salmon after dark. I remember them using J-plugs with glow in the dark sticks in them. Does anyone fish for them after dark?

Why does everyone stop fishing for salmon on Lake Michigan after the mature fish head up the rivers?

What type of knot do you use to tie the lead core and monofillament together?

Whats everyone's thoughts on salmon tournaments? Being an ex bass fishing tournament angler, I like tourney's. If there is enough people interested in tourney's I will add a tourney section.

I just River Cure after cleaning.

I have never heard of this term.

Everyone should be able to upload avatars. I have the limits set at 150x150 and 20k. If anyone is having a problem let me or a mod know. When I get some free time and find one that I like I will add mine.

Welcome to Great Lakes Fisherman. Thanks for taking the time to do an intro, and for jumping on the forums and answering all of those questions. If you need anything, just let out a yell.

After rereading what I wrote the second time and seeing the responses, I think I need to clarify something.

I realize there are 10 colors to a full core. How many different colors(red, green, blue or whatever color) are there. Can you just look at your real and see a certain color and know how much link you have out?

Welcome to the site Steve. Do you run a charter service out of St. Joseph?

Here is a picture of our days catch out of Ludington last year. Can you guess which one is GLF?

I have heard the term "Scum Line" from fisherman during the summer. I have never made it out to the scum line. On average, how far out is the scum line? Is there something distinct about it so you know you are there? Rapid water change, floating scum on the water? In Lake Michigan, does the scum line run up and down the whole lake or is it mainly a southern end of the lake thing?

Thanks for the replies Dave and Capt Levi. Your answers have raised more questions.

A full core(100yds) has 10 colors. How many different colors are there on the line? Are you counting the colors when you are setting the line, or can you look at the color and know how much you have out?

Leader lengths - You mentioned 50 - 100 ft of leader. What do you achieve by using the different length leaders? Do you vary the lengths from spring to fall?

Backing - What pound test backing do you put on your reel.

Rods - Do you use different rods for lead core than down riggers? What about rod length?

Life span of lead core - How long will the lead core last before it needs to be changed? The weekend angler probably will not wear it out. What about charter boats? How long/often do they change the lead core?

I like Great Lakes Angler but not sure of their circulation.

Thanks J J Mac

I just got off the phone with them. They circulate 38,000 9 times a year.

Thanks for the follow up.

I added a Fishing Buddies section to each states fishing report. If you are looking for someone to go out fishing with you, post in the state you will be fishing in.

I am considering running in an ad in a magazine to advertise the site. I want a magazine that will get the most exposure to salmon fisherman. What magazine does everyone read for salmon fishing?

Welcome to the site Tiarra. Hopefully you will find all of your answers here.

Some charters operate out of different ports during the year. In the spring they are in the Southern end of Lake Michigan. As the year goes on, they mover further up the lake. I am guessing its because they are chasing the salmon which are following the bait fish. Do the bait fish move that far during the season? How do you know where the bait fish are?