Weekly Fishing Tip: Glow lures are popular with Great Lakes salmon Salmon fishing on the Great Lakes is really hitting its stride as many species are getting ready to begin their upstream migration. At the moment Lake Michigan is particularly popular for Chinook salmon with anglers trying various techniques to land this prized sportfish.
One tactic that can be particularly useful when targeting Chinooks is fishing with glow lures. This species can often be caught near the surface in low-light conditions and glow lures make that opportunity even more appealing. In particular, glow lures work … (0 comments)
Weekly Fishing Tip: Eating safe fish in Michigan There are many benefits to eating fish, but anglers should be aware that some fish have mercury, dioxin, PCBs or other chemicals in them that can be bad for your health if you eat too many. The Michigan Department of Community Health’s Eat Safe Fish Guide helps you learn about eating safe, local and healthful fish from throughout the state. Their “3Cs” message is simple and easy to remember when it comes to eating safe fish: 1. Choose – A general rule of thumb is to remember S.A.F.E.Smaller fish are usually a good choice, Avoid large predatorfish and bottom-feeders, Fat should be removed, Eat fish that have been broiled or grilled … (0 comments)
Weekly Fishing Tip: Storing you ice fishing equipment for next season It’s about that time when you’ll need to get ready to store your ice fishing equipment. The key is to doing it properly so you’ll be ready to hit the ice next winter! Here is a checklist of things to do: 1. If you have an auger, check it for any damage and then dry all the blades before storing it. You may want to consult your power auger’s manual to know how to appropriately handle any leftover gas and how to protect the engine. 2. Remove the batteries from any of your … (2 comments)
Weekly Fishing Tip: Tip-ups, a no brainer while ice fishing Tip-ups have been a popular ice fishing method for ages and over time these contraptions have gotten more and more effective. As a result, many anglers swear by them while targeting certain species during the winter. While older versions of tip-ups were wooden, new versions are plastic and often have helpful features, including a line guide and a tripping mechanism. Most often tip-ups are used to target northern pike, brown and rainbow trout, walleye, and even larger perch. Anglers will often use heavy, braided line that’s black … (0 comments)
michigan fishing report: MICHIGAN'S FISHING REPORT - MARCH 1, 2012
- 03/06/12 02:10 PM
Thursday, March 1, 2012, Weekly Fishing ReportRead below or call: 517-373-0908 Click in the map above to find your weekly fishing report by region. Click here to find the Great Lakes temperature map Starting today, the new 2012 fishing licenses will go on sale even though the 2011 license is still valid until March 31st. This gives anglers one month to purchase their new license before April 1st. The 2012 Fishing Guides will also be available at all license vendors so be sure to get your copy. Quick Links: Southeast Lower Peninsula Fishing Report - click here Southwest Lower Peninsula Fishing Report … (0 comments)
michigan fishing report: Michigan's Weekly Fishing Report - Free Fishing this weekend!!! GO FISH!
- 02/13/12 03:13 PM
Southeast Lower Peninsula Fishing Report Lake Erie: Open water fishing is producing some walleye in Brest Bay. Huron River: Steelhead have been caught downstream of Flat Rock. Detroit River: Perch and walleye anglers are in the lower river but catch rates were hit-or-miss. Walleye were caught by those jigging in the Trenton Channel near the Edison Plant. Those fishing the protected inlets caught perch and panfish. Lake St. Clair: Is producing some perch but catch rates were still hit-or-miss. Lexington: The ice was holding but certainly not getting any thicker. Most anglers are staying close to the shoreline. Perch fishing was … (0 comments)
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