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The stream had risen a bit and had the color of somewhat diluted tea. The sandy bottom showed through the light reddish-brown of the water in depths of about a foot. In two feet of water the bottom could barely be seen and it was hidden under that amber stain in anything approaching three feet or deeper........
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The month of May presents us with a wide variety of weather and river conditions. The successful angler has to be willing to adapt and be prepared for whatever comes along. Low, clear water and bluebird days might be followed by a near blizzard, when the barometer and thermometer join hands and take a suicidal nosedive for the nether regions. The rivers rise, color up, and the trout seem to sulk in their favored hides, where they, along with the rest of us, pout in want of more favorable conditions.......
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When anglers head to the weeds to catch fish, they usually pursue bass or pan fish. One of the last places most walleye anglers go to catch fish is the weeds.......
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The Rusty Crayfish - A Culinary Delicacy |
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By Linda Gallagher
If the fishing on your local lake or stream has slowed due to the warm temperatures and
warm waters of the "dog days" of summer, consider trying another sport rapidly growing
in popularity with northern Michigan anglers-crayfishing.
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Pick a Pair |
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By Milton F. Whitmore
Michigan has a number of lakes that are connected via waterways that make boat traffic between them a breeze. They also offer some excellent fishing opportunities and are worthy of any anglers attention.......
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Where does one start? |
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By Milton F. Whitmore
A new lake! A new adventure! It's late December and you've never icefished a particular lake before, and you have no idea where to put down your first holes. Of course you could join the crowd, if any, putting a few holes down in the same area and seeing first hand if that's the hotspot for the day. However, the crowds may not be there or they may be angling in barren waters. You can narrow the odds a bit with some pre-planning and forethought........
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Bonanza of Huge Bluegill |
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By Milton F. Whitmore
If you're searching for Master Angler 'gills, your search is over!
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Michigan's Master Angler
Northern Pike Places |
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By Milton F. Whitmore
Increase your chances for catching huge northern pike by fishing where the percentages are in your favor.......
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Luring the Wily Burbot - By Linda Gallagher
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A special breed of ice fishermen come out late in the season to lure a slimy eel-like creature that looks like something from a grade B science fiction movie.....
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| Getting "Wired" For Success |
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By Tim Stein
Running "wire" for Kings can be a very effective technique on the big lake if done properly.......
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Kids and Ponds
Can Be a Learning Experience |
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By Rick Fowler
Getting kids to enjoy the sport of fishing can sometimes be a challenging endeavor. Casting from shore for salmon and trout is exciting as long as there is plenty of action. Ponds can be just the ticket to keep the kids interested.....
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| Waiting for the Morning Light |
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By Milton F. Whitmore
What is it about entering the world of the outdoors in the pre-dawn darkness and experiencing the slow creep of daylight across the eastern sky?
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The fishing history of the Saginaw Bay |
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By Capt. Dan Manyen
The Saginaw Bay area has a long and storied history of fishing from it's earliest settlers of of neccessity, to modern day for pleasure.....
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Saginaw Bay Area
Panning for Saginaw Bay Gold |
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By Capt. Dan Manyen
Vary the tricks in your repertoire to find the "gold" in the bay......
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Saginaw Bay Area
Spring
River Walleye Roundup |
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By Capt. Dan Manyen
Tips from a seasoned charter captain and lifelong Saginaw area resident on spring fishing for walleye.....
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| Wired ‘Eyes |
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By
Keith Krych
A very timely article starting with the history of handlining and the St. Clair and Detroit Rivers, and moving on to the techniques and equipment needed to get you started......
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Fly Fishing Merit Badge |
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By
Steve Helinski
Brad Siefert recently contacted me about doing a
short article about program the
Michigan Fly Fishing Club
has been holding for the Boy Scouts.......
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Steelhead on the Ice |
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By
Milton F. Whitmore
Cold weather gotcha down? Here's a way to get
out of the winter doldrums.....
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Ice Fishing Safety Tips -
By James Wagner
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With ice fishing season right around the corner, the
author gives some very well thought tips on how to stay
safe on the ice this season....
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One Day Fishing Tournament Among
Friends |
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By Milton
F. Whitmore
A report on a "for fun" fishing tournament held on
Labor Day 2002 in Manistee, MI.....
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Tricks for Lake Michigan Kings |
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By
Terry Leverett
A collection of tips and tricks from a former big
lake tournament fisherman and charter captain....
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Floating our Michigan
Waters |
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By John
J. Cook (jnpcook)
Several types of float devices
are reviewed by the author, comparing the pluses and
minuses of each....
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Great Lakes Salmon and the dog days of
summer |
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By Mike Boyd
The Great lakes fishing
has been in full swing for a few months now with the
ravenous appetites of the Salmon and Trout gorging on huge
pods of bait fish all Spring. As the heat index rises and
the bait (Alewife's) starts to disperse......
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The Lost Art of Downrigger
Fishing
By - "
WormDunker"
A former charter boat captain,
goes through the basics of running downriggers.
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Fishing North and
South Lake Leelanau |
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By Whit
Whatever species you might be
after, you can probably find it in one of these two lakes.......
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Michigan Cats |
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By
Kirk Howes
Maybe the most under-rated fish
prowling Michigan's waters. Kirk explains that it
takes patience and no fear of the dark.......
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Spring Browns |
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By " GetAway"
Tactics to get you into the fish
during Lake Huron spring fishing.....
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Time for Beach and Pier |
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By "Shoeman"
It’s that time of year again. The Browns, Coho and
Steelhead are staging near shore, creek and river
mouths. This is when the boat-less fisherman can cash in
on some real dandies....
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| 2001
Big Lake Preview |
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By Mike Boyd
Big lake fisheries have made a come-back in recent
years. Mike Boyd gives us an around-the-horn
preview of big lake fishing for 2001......
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| The
Winter Blues |
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By Mike
Boyd
A dream about warmer seasons and fishing adventures.
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| October
Magic |
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By Patrick
McCreary
The story of a monster muskie caught in Munuscong
bay in October of 2000. The fish will soon be
submitted to the IGFA and National Freshwater Hall of
Fishing as a potential world record for line-class and
as a new Michigan record....
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A Spring Salmon Charter |
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By Kirk
Howes
Our Interactive Director tells his story on spring
charter boat fishing on Lake Huron.
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One
More Time |
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By
Steve Brandle
Steve Brandle tells a
sentimental story about visiting a long lost brook trout
fishing hole.
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| Fishing
for Steelhead with Spawn |
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The equipment that you
need to fish for these big boys doesn't have to be
complicated.
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| The
Nail Knot |
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Even if you fly fish with
the new braided leader systems, at some point you will
need this knot to tie your fly line to the backing....
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| Finding
Lake Huron's Spring Salmon |
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By Steve Brandle
Techniques and locations for fishing Salmon in Lake Huron are
discussed.
This appeared in the April ‘97 issue of
Michigan-Out-of-Doors
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