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That is a pig of a steelhead! Great job1

I hope there are people like you around when I need a hand.

16 footer should be good for low wind days, but it could get hairy if the wind kicks up...bay gets nasty in a hurry.

Best bet is Augres. There is a campground right on Augres river that leads to bay. Walleye move up there later in summer to find cooler water temps.

I use the offshore or18's (I think). they are black and have a flipper lock dealy so they stay put. Doesn't matter if using braid or mono.

I have pulled flasher/fly combos, meat rigs, and plugs. For me anyway...spoons rule Southern Lake Huron. I am also going to play around with divebombs on my leadcores to fill the gaps in depth. I usually only fish with one or two other people so I don't always even run boards. Most of the time it is 2 riggers, 3 braid divers, and 1 wire diver. All shallow water fish for me this year came on spoons, except for a smallmouth caught in harbor beach from kayak. It came on a reef runner.

For me my riggers take atleast 75% of the fish. My divers are dead some days and pick up fish others. Just started running boards last year with leadcore so I don't really have a ton to go on there. I like to fish riggers and divers a little deeper than others and it seems I pick up a few less fish, but bigger fish. Disclaimer: This is only my 4th year running my own boat out there so...not an expert for sure.

I normally will start at about 75 fow. If nothing is is popping there I work my way out. Once your finder lights up with bait you have arrived at your destination. With a small boat your only option is a west wind unless it is a really light wind from other directions.

I'm glad the shallow bite is almost over. I am setup for more of an offshore program and enjoy that more.

I think the real shallow bite is done for Lexington and port Sanilac. Most guys with good catches in Port Sanilac yesterday finished 30 plus. I fished Harbor Beach on Saturday with my kayak and caught a nice coho, a smallmouth, and lost a big fish in 28 feet of water.

I have called them and they have a ton of people who work in that massive place. They are always willing to answer calls and questions.

I don't even mess with that disaster of a webite, I just drive the 50 miles there.

They do but the prices in store are normally better. http://northwoodsoutlet.net/

I would check Northwoods in Pinconning. I know they have them there but cannot remember the price. You cannot beat their prices.

I have an old cannon duro motor from an old Mag 10. The motor housing broke and is no longer available so the motor is no good to me. Let me know if you are looking for one. Thanks Brandon

Some of the best memories on my boat are of newbies trying to pry pig lakers off the bottom. Not easy

Hopefully you found those big fish today!

I have installed 3 fish finders in the last few years. They are really easy to install. Only 3 or maybe 4 wires to run and hookup. One from gps receiver if it has external gps, one to tranducer, and one to power source. The hardest part is routing wires and removing old unit. It is not as difficult as most think. And trust me I am not the best when it comes to electronics.

Gorgeous fish!!