Blaze

Fisherman,

Its my understanding that you must be a "Supporting Member" of this site before you can field test products. Information for membership can be found in the "General Discussion" section.

Hope this information helps.

Rick

I met Tim at the Birch Run Expo this past week end and purchased some new flies....I would be very interested in field testing some new flies if the opportunity exists this year.

Rick

Really?!...I would never have imagined that!....lol

I am interested as well, I'll do whatever I can for the cause! Testing would be in Lake Huron...out of Cheboygan and St. Ignace ports.

Rick

Made it to the expo and salmon seminar, had a great time. Stopped by BW booth and took advantage of the show special. Everyone was very helpful, and took time to assist me in spite of how busy everyone was. Thanks again, I'm looking forward to putting it all together this summer. I was amazed that Capts from other booths were there and offered up tips as well. Thanks again!

Rick

They are out there Bob, just waiting for us.....it's not going to be long now.

Mike,

I would love to test some new products. I fish The straits area, and primarily Lake Huron. It will be a couple months before I get boat in water, but I am interested.

Thanks for any consideration.

Blaze

Thanks guys, that is exactly the kind of info I have been looking for to run meat rigs. I plan to try it this summer in lake Huron. It sounds like the slower speeds for running meat would blend well with j-plugs also, is that correct?

Tom,

That's looks, and sounds really good. I'm going to have to try your recipe soon!

Thanks for posting it.

Jim, I like it , and have been wanting to do the same thing myself. Looks good!

BW, I will see you at Birch Run! Thanks!

I would like to try meat rigs this summer on Lake Huron. What is your favorite meat rig ,and flasher combinations. Please include distance from flasher/ dodgers to meat rig. Any other Information you can provide will help, such as trolling speed. I use gps for speed determination. Thank you.

Yes I will be there, and thanks for answering all my questions BW. I'll be attending the seminar as well on Sunday. Looking forward to stopping by your booth.

I have registered for the seminar in Birch Run. Looking forward to the seminar. I've read Keatings Books and learned a lot from the books.

From one Scotsman to another....welcome to the site! I'm new to site also, it truly is a great site.

Just wanted to say " Thank you" to Arbogaster for the reel fill calculator.

Nice post Sherman....tough to follow up on that one, there's some experience right there....I wanted add that another book for mean machine is the " precision trolling...big water edition 2".....I think it's a must for big water fishing....

I have read "Keating on Kings" , and " Great Lakes Salmon and Trout Fishing" both are very good books. Also Dan Keating puts on salmon seminars, there are a few this winter yet...if you can attend one it would be very informative. There's one coming up in March at BirchRun expo center....good luck.

I have good luck with squid, most always have at least one in the water. Thanks.

I made the "salmon chowda" for Super Bowl Sunday! Was awesome! Was even better the second day , going to try it with smoked salmon next time. Thanks for the recipe MuskyBob! It's a keeper!

As previously stated, it's not the snowmobile it's the operator....and when alcohol/ and or speed is factored into the equation the problems occur.

From one new member to another....Welcome I'm sure you will enjoy this site as I do...seems like a great group.

For the snowmobilers on this site please use good common sense when on your sled. Alcohol and snowmobiles do not mix. You do not have to travel as fast as your sled will go either. Have fun but don't become a statistic. There has already been several serious accidents, some fatal. Don't think that it can't happen to you.

Take along a GPS, cell phone, first aide kit, and a blanket. Hypothermia is a real concern with an injured person on the trail. Remember, it will take more time to find you, and get rescue equipment to you if you do not know exactly where you are.

There will be sheriff deputies, local police and conservation officers on the trails.

Ride safe, have fun, and use some common sense.

The absolute best smoked fish I ever had was smoked lake trout. Many years ago I stopped by a friends house and he was just taking some smoked lake trout out of smoker....it was still warm and without a doubt the best I ever ate. Your recipes reminded me of that day. I also heard of a good LT recipe where you bake it in oven with favorite seasonings and mayo on fillet.I havent tried it yet but I thought it did sound good.

The Italian dressing marinade sounds good, never thought of using it on salmon. Have used it many times with venison though. We usually do our salmon in similar fashion, soak in milk, then dip in beaten eggs, then seasoning of choice and deep fry. M'm sounds good, might have to set out some salmon to thaw for dinner!

Thanks for tip!