Thursday 4/17/02 Smelt dipping

[ice fishin nut]

Plan on headin out to PH to do some dipping,,,,, who else is interested????

[BigDaddy]

What time you looking to go Mike? I may be able to on this one. Not sure yet need to close up some things.

[ice fishin nut]

I was thinking about getting there at about 1 or 2 to get in the "prime" area, but will probably stay til about 12 or so...

[AL D.]

IFN where are you setting up? Same spot or towards the bridge? May try to make it up again with the warmer weather and no gale force winds. Take care.~~~~~~~~~~><> AL

[AL D.]

Oh yea, IFN what diameter are the clamps you used on the rod holder you made? Your's worked real nice so I think I'll have to make up a couple this week.Thanks in advance.~~~~~~~><> AL

[Tattoo Mike]

Yeah Mike same spot or near the cube. I might be able to make it, I'll have to blow off school but it'll be worth it.

[ice fishin nut]

I was thinking closer towards the cube. where those guys were passed out in the shanty. I will have the shanty with me, to block the wind, and to do a little grilling, still have alot of dogs left!!!!

AL D., I used 2" clamps, the ones I got were from work but I'm sure that muffler clamps will work. I got the wingnuts from Dammans.

[Tattoo Mike]

I can't make it thursday my brother's band is having there first gig that night. US-12 in Wayne at 10 if anyone is interested. Its a cover band and he's the singer. They do newer rock. Anyways is that the only night you have open? I can go Friday.

[Kramer]

I just checked the weather and we are supposed to get some rain in the middle of the week! Saturday could be a good day for a smelt "run". But hey... don't ask me.... I've never even caught a smelt and have been trying for 2 years!!!

[ice fishin nut]

I suppose that we could change the date... I was just thinking that there might not be as many people there Thursday.....

[Tattoo Mike]

If you don't want to change that's OK but I can only Friday.

[AL D.]

IFN, thanks for the info. Can't make it Thurs. either. We'll see how the weather looks this weekend. If we are not walleye fishing, Fri. or Sat. might be an option. Good reason to get out and eat and drink like kings again. Keep me posted. Thanks, ~~~~~><> AL:D

[Ed Michrina]

I just saw the weather rain Fri. Sat. Sun. If it doesn't change I'll be out Fri. or Sat. Rain = less people more smelt.

[AL D.]

Ed, are you thinking of hitting the same area? If so let me know we can do a repeat of last Sat. I know a place (Swissel inn) that has a great walleye dinner for 7 bucks also good ribs pizza etc... We can meet there and eat then head to the wall. Other options are the feeder creeks/streams north of Pt. Huron. I know several locations up there but we will need waders. I'll keep contact with the local boys up there for reports through out the week. Take care~~~~~~~~~~><> AL:confused:

[Ed Michrina]

depends on the rain. and the amount of people with nets in the water already . If rain i'm thinking of fishing more towards the bridge so i can sit in the car to stay dry. the Smelt shoud be all along the wall and running on top.

[ice fishin nut]

Friday or Sat would work for me. I was just told last night that I "might" have to work Fri, Sat, and Monday. Which for non midnight people = Thurs, Fri, and Sun nights... Will know for sure tonight when I get in.....

[AL D.]

Ed, sounds good. Keep us up to date if you want some company.~~~~~~~~~><> AL

[Tattoo Mike]

OK I am going Friday rain or shine not shure which spot though.

[ice fishin nut]

The spot doesnt matter to me, just as long as we get some!!!! Havent brought any home in the past 2 years!!!:(

If I dont get any this weekend, I might just throw that net back and go trolling for another one;)

[Garret]

Hay all! Can someone PM with some info about the cube, the wall and the bridge in this post? Where are these places? Can you give me directions? Best time to be dipping? (9pm-4am?) Will my traditional 12' dipping net work there?

I'll supply the food if some of you want to meet there sometime next week.

thanks,


G-MAN:confused:

[AL D.]

Garret, check out previous thread on "smelt outing 4-12" and you will find a map on one of the posts from Ed Michirna. Hope this helps.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~><> AL:D

[Garret]

Thanks AL D. I'm on it!

[ice fishin nut]

Well??????? What day, what time and where?????????

[Tattoo Mike]

Friday I can't be there til 7ish.

[AL D.]

Fridays forecast calls for rain and temps in the low 30's, Sat. forecast clear skies and temps in the 40's. Sat would be better for me. I'll see JUMBO, Sturge, and Big Bob tonight at the walleye meeting and see what they think. I will also call my buddies in the thumb to see what is happening up that way. ~~~~><> AL:D

[Ed Michrina]

I'm thinking Sat would be the day for me.

[ice fishin nut]

I can do Saturday..... What r we cooking??????:D

[Kramer]

Saturday would work for me. I'll make it this time.

[Ed Michrina]

Mike I can bring some Venison marinated with your secret pecipe. May take hrs. to wip up ;) . I prob won't be down until after 5pm. Just name the place.

[ice fishin nut]

Sounds good!!!! I was kinda hoping to try your spot though Ed.... I have no problem with getting there early, just tell me where so I can try to "reserve"!!!!:D

[AL D.]

Got a report from P.H. this morning, they got alot of smelt Wed. pm by the bridge. Also several kings caught off the wall at pinegrove park. Looks like we will be able to head up on Sat. afternoon. Let me know what to bring as far as food, utensils etc. Back to work...............~~~~~~~~~~~><> AL:D

[Ed Michrina]

I'v alwys fished smelt by the bridge, the first parking lot. There is less of a croud. I normally walk towards the dridge where the wall has a slight bend . or the last parking lot before the park. In that spot I normally walk towards the park a little and fish near the bench. But i am open to suggestions.

[ice fishin nut]

Find out where they were at Al, and we will go there!!!!!:D

[Slick fishing]

Hey IFN are you going to have your new two way radios with you when you go smelt dippen? If so what channel will you be on... I wont be able to make it because I am fishing a salmon tournament on friday and saturday.. I will give you a shout when we go by the wall, Well good luck to you guys.. Cya Slick

[ice fishin nut]

I'll have them with me, securly around my neck!!! Channel 8!!!


I've still got some dogs,,,, should I bring them????

[MSUICEMAN]

Just interested to hear on how you guys did?

Steve

[Big Bob]

Ok, whos all in and where do we meet?
I am taking the boat out for a shake down and a little morning fishing. Could meet late afternoon.



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[ice fishin nut]

I'm in,,,, guess were going down by the bridge,,,,,

Radios on channel 8?????

[Big Bob]

I'll bring my radio. Waiting to here from Jumbo & AL.


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[Ed Michrina]

By the bridge sounds good to me. I 'll get there as soon as possible ((( the water in the Det river was mud today))) so all good for the smelt Sat. I anyone can' t find where we are, feel free to call my cell. I have free weekends 586-899-9992. Mike i'll bring a few venison stakes out.

[ice fishin nut]

Venison steaks sound good!!!!! Do ya think theres any chance we could talk Bob into bringing some of that sturgeon????;) ;) hint, hint!!!!

It would be great if we could get a few fresh fish to do on the grill,,,, Anybody ever had fresh smelt broiled on a grill???? There great!!!!! If I get some, would be happy to make some!!!!

Jumbo and Al better show up!!!! What about Tattoo Mike, and Frank????? You guys coming??????

[Ed Michrina]

S*** Sorry guys I gave the wrong phone # its 586-899-8882.

[Kramer]

I'll be leaving Lansing around 3:00 to 3:30. Looking forward to meeting everyone! :D

[Jumbo]

Got the boat in ship shape, changed oils and did the checking, took her out at 13:00 hrs. lake mud, river American side mud, east side of channel from Peach Isl. range light, 28-32 FOW from the trailer pk. to the condos kept tight to 114 red can, thanks Ed, it's still hot, pulled 4 eyes (smelt eaters) all males, biggest on 27" 6.5#, griller with bacon wrap little bit of garlic S/P yum-yum, talked to Al D while we were towing boat, too wacked to do a Smelt outing, seas and Capt. Morgan played a role, puting a Rub on a pork shoulder, so eye gots to go for now, oh yea how did yous doo??? know that it was a High Class shind dig, with nothing but the BEST, oh well fish on~~~><>~~~~><>...Jumbo !!:cool:

[Ed Michrina]

Great time the Smelt were in . Met Kramer He's a great guy who now has smelt feaver. :D We were pulling btw. 8 and 40 smelt each time. Kramer left around 1130 with approx 100 to 140 fish . I stuck until Mid and got another 60 to 100 . Totoal approx . 300 smelt . great time.

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[Ed Michrina]

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[ice fishin nut]

Thats cool,,, wish I could have made it out there!!!! The wife just had one of her bad days, and I had to be around.....(she has epilepsy)

Maybe they will still be there next weekend.....

Wonder what happened to Tattoo Mike, havent heard from him in awile.....

[MSUICEMAN]

hey, thats pretty cool, i haven't seen much coming out of there for years and years. Glad you guys got into em, i'm gonna either have to fashion a net myself or buy one of them contraptions from somebody, a hoop net just doesn't do it over in PH sometimes.

Steve

[Kramer]

Ed's the smelt "Master" and can telepathicaly tell there are smelt in the net! Thanks for the good time and SMELT. Finally got some after 3 years!:cool:

[ice fishin nut]

Hey Ed, did ya initiate Kramer and show him the secret to getting the smelt?????:D

[Kramer]

The hardest part was getting rid of some old drunk guy wanting to beat us up and snag our beer. No Port Huron smelt exerience would be complete without it!!! LOL!!!
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[Sturge]

Sorry I missed your outing, sounds like you got into a few Smelt. I have been checking with the boys fishing the Sturgeon over in CANADA and they are running a blank to date. It should pick up around the first of May and continue through early Aug.
I would be happy to take anyone that is interested in catching a old log that Flys.
Went with Big Bob Sat. and the water was like pure Pea Soup out of the Clinton and on down to Ginos, we stopped by Spillway
Metro beach and out to the 10.5 debth. Nada. It would have been better to eat well and savor the nector vs chasing the ghost. Will see everyone next weekend at the tournament.
Good Catching!
Tom

[AL D.]

Ed, good job on the smelt. Hit the river with JUMBO on Sat. and we got 4 nice fish. (red #114 can) Just too tired after bobbing around in the river all afternoon. Next weekend is our 1st. club derby so getting the boat ready was the #1 priority. I'll keep you guys up to date on the smelt action up there if I get reports. Maybe plan an outing the 1st weekend in May around Lexington or Port Sanilac. Take care~~~~~~~~~~~~~~><> AL:cool:

[Tattoo Mike]

I got busy sorry I missed it. Good job on the smelt. Where you on top or on the bottom of the water? Anyone have a map how to get to that spot? Were gonna go thursday.

[kbkrause]

Good show Ed. Looks like enough for a few meals... Yum

[Ed Michrina]

Mike both nets were on the top. I was in the last parking lot just down river of the bridge. If you go to the wall and look you will see a little inditation or bend). At night there are also two lights out at the bend. Kramer and myself walked the whole rail and the best we saw was not much. PM me if you need a better location
Ed.:D

[Tattoo Mike]

Nope thats good thanks. I'll be there thursday night.