Hollandpiper

Looking for a crew or 2. Alex

I agree with Steve. . . Caz has put a lot of work into this league and perhaps to his detriment. He has always networked with many people before making decisions. Mostly via cell and PM's. Jim is stepping in and trying to be open to the majorities desires. I have camped @ Fisherman's Landing, but quite frankly enjoyed Snug Harbor more. I submitted to the leagues choice, as I will after the Captain's Meeting Sunday(~: Alex P.S. Steve, got your PM. Thanks.

Spent the evening on the water with Tom (tgafish), my buddy Bo, & a young man (Andrew) from church. We set lines in 45 FOW SW of the pier @ ~6 p.m. The waves were a good 3 feet and building to 4. Our 1st 2 hours were spent finding a good troll, fighting changing wave direction and working out to 75 FOW. . . no fish. As the waves started laying down, we took 3 fish in the next 45 minutes - small Laker & 2 Kings. We then hit another another lull and then the fun began. We pulled the full copper earlier, on which we found the Laker, and set up a glow program 40 to 50 feet down. In the next hour, we went 5/6, ending the night on a double. Fish came on a variety of set-ups, but mostly a rigger & wire dipsey night, and 80 FOW was the key depth: Michael Jackson Flasher & a Glow Mirage Fly, wire out 147' on Mag dispey - 2 fish Rigger down 57 feet & Blue Glow Frog Spoon 5 color core & Gray Ghost Plug Rigger down 37 & Moonshine Blue Flounder - 2 fish 3 color core w/ 2 oz. drop weight & NBK - lost a high jumping Steelie 300 foot Copper & NBK - the Laker we were dragging around Unknown flasher/White Fly, wire out ~100' on dispey (Tom's side) It was great having fish on 4 lines after deciding to pull lines in 30 minutes. The kings ranged from 5 - 14 lbs, all nicely colored. Thanks for the great night on the water guys and we sent Andrew out east to college with a memorable night. He was a perfect 4/4 in landing his kings. Alex

Mike, This should get you there. . . http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-8&q=fisherman%27s+landing&near=Muskegon,+MI&fb=1&cid=5864540526200205463&li=lmd&z=14&t=m :lol:

Thanks Mike(~: It sounds like staying north, inside of 100 FOW is the safe bet. Alex

Mike, DO you now if these are still good for the tournament Sunday? Alex

PM's sent to Caznik & Huntinfool43:D Alex

We tried to go out last night. . . Got out to 70 FOW and turned around. When you look out the window and the waves are even with the hardtop, there will be no fishing. We hit some legitimate 7 footers. My out of town guest were used to it, as they fish in Chesapeake Bay, but even they realized there would be no fishing. End uop with a very interesting boat ride. Alex

Jon, Have you been using any meat rigs? Alex

Thanks Randy. . . . you kept them off of me(~: A

Team Hollandpiper was also out last night - Alex, Randy, Dave, & Eric. We started out shallower @ 7:00 p.m. Our 1st (only) fish came before we had a 8 rod spread set up. 14# King on a White Spinnie & Green Fly on Wire Mag Dipsie - 120 back in 93 FOW. That was the highlight of the night, which took us as deep as ~150 FOW and as shallow as 55 FOW. Shortly after the 1st fish, we had the left rigger fire @ 73' down - this was a fair size King which took a couple of jumps out of the water and spit the hook!?!?! Much later, while heading back east, the right rigger fired - also set deep, with my favorite all time lure - magnum Michael Jackson. This fish kept on going & going, then the reel malfunctioned!?!?!? We tried to tire the fish, to hand-line or thumb drag it in, and it broke off?!?!?! Pulled lines ~11:30 p.m., saw Nailer @ the dock, and sulked home. BTW, the waves built to ~3 foot rollers and are certainly nasty today!?!? Alex

1/2 core took 1 Tom, Can I assume this was the "Secret Weapon"? I took 3 on it Saturday morning. Alex

We also fished Sat. a.m. It was not your typical July fishing, but we found some: 4 in ~84 FOW, all @ the same GPS mark: 13.5# King - 1/2 color & TGAFISH's secret J-Plug 5.5# Steelie - same set-up ??# Lost Fish - same set-up 5# King - Rigger 57 down & Michael Jackson 1 in ~90 FOW: Small Laker - 87 down & JP Slammer NBK Nice morning on the lake, but I have never had fleas so bad. . . on all set-ups and coated on the rigger cable. Sunday afternoon was spent on a nice family trip north of PS, relaxing @ the beach. Oh well. . . back to the grind. Alexander

What time of day did you fish?

So, I guess I can count you out? With gas price @ $4/gal and $150 fill-ups, it is no longer an option. The multiple punctuation marks should convey that. Also, I'm not looking for a rider to fish the tourney; I am looking to give someone without a boat a ride. Alex

I had a crew member back out for this tournament Sunday. I am looking for a somewhat experienced rider to help Dave Ash & I fish this tournament. A gas donation is expected!?!?! Please see the times/rules and LMK if you have an interest - reply to post or PM. Must be @ Port Sheldon by 4:15 a.m. Alex

I was (am) the 23' SeaRay, light blue w/ white hard top. We probably only hit ~2 miles north of the stacks. The antenna makes the difference. I have a 8' Shakespeare > http://www.overtons.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?i=29295&pdesc=8_Shakespeare_VHF_Antenna_with_4_way_nylon_ratchet_mount&aID=18I&merchID=1009&r=view. We were picking up reports from north of GH to Saugatuck(~: Alex P.S. BTW, where's "by South Haven". I live in north Holland, but work in South Haven - the old Clarion/Double J plant.

Unreel, We were out there also and actually saw the temperature breaks on the surface - areas of calmer water. We went 3/4 - 2 Lakers (8.25# each) & a nice King (12.25#). One of each on a copper setup with a Grean/Blue Spinnie & Seaweed Fly and a Laker on a wire dipsey with a Green Spinnie & White Fly. Sounds like we were fishing the same water. I also had a grounding issue. . . but @ the launch coming in. The water level is high, and so is the sand & silt)~: Alex

jkeen, Watch your posts. . . and the regs. Lake Trout are out of season. Alex

Chris, Thanks for the reply. Actually, Mary told me about their trip and said it was a blast. Mary & I worked together for 9 years, so I know her & Mark fairly well. One last question; Who is the bigger Computer Geek - you or Mark? LOL. Alex

Chris, I have an 8 foot beam and most from this site have smaller. When plugs are run 80 feet back is there a chance they get wrapped up on each other turning turns? Or, do you run them @ different depths? Alex P.S. If you are @ work, say hey to Mark Colvin(~;

Terry, I am currently with out a crew. PM me if you are interested. Alex

Go here: http://www.greatlakesfisherman.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=77 The Sunday tournament is closed. Alex

Rich, I know you must have been tired. Thought you may have just forgot it(~: Alex

. . . of those that put this event together. I would have preferred to finish higher in the standing, but had a great time. Caz, Do you have the league standings calculated? They are missing from above. Alex