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Walleyes!

March 10, 2010 Fishing

Thanks to Dan Donarski for another fantastic guest blog piece about Pure Michigan fishing!
The planets have aligned, the sun has been shining, the temperatures are warming. What normally happens after the general walleye closure is happening right now. As in this minute, and it will continue until the general season closes on the 15th of [...]

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Got Any Smelt?

February 25, 2010 Family

Thanks to Dan Donarski for another guest blog piece with more great ice fishing advice and the best bait to use.
In these parts walleye and perch seem to get the most attention among ice anglers. Sure there are the tried and true whitefish and herring fellows, both spearers and bait anglers, but these are certainly [...]

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Ice Fishing on Little Bay de Noc

February 10, 2010 Fishing

Ever wonder what goes on out on the frozen lakes of Michigan? Tina Lassen, Michigan Travel Ideas freelance writer checks out the busy ice fishing scene near Escanaba.

Like anyone from the Upper Midwest, I’m no stranger to ice fishing. Every winter I see people sitting on upturned buckets next to holes drilled in the lake [...]

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Where’s Your Perfect Spot?

January 25, 2010 Family

Here in Michigan, fishing is a year round sport.  With 11,000 inland lakes and hundreds of rivers and streams, anglers can’t help but be inspired.  Spring brings a special feeling, though – a sense of urgency to grab the tackle box and spend the day out by the water.  If you just can’t wait until spring, [...]

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Salmon Fishing

October 12, 2009 Outdoors

Our thanks to Dan Donarski for this great guest blog entry on salmon fishing in Michigan
The recent heavy rains have sent hoards of salmon into Michigan streams throughout the state. Rivers of serious note in the Lower Peninsula include the Pere Marquette, Muskegon, Betsie, Boyne and Manistee. In the Upper Peninsula the rivers of note [...]

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The Hex Hatch

July 2, 2009 Outdoors

This past week found me waiting for nightfall along the banks of the Au Sable river.  This is arguably the best, or close to the best, trout stream in our grand state.  This time of year and for at least the next week or so anglers from around the Midwest and the world will be [...]

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Pier Fishing – A New Way to Enjoy an Old Pastime

June 30, 2009 Family

From the pier in downtown Escanaba and the cement walkway along the St. Mary’s river in Sault Ste. Marie, to the piers in Ludington, Grand Haven and Holland, you are sure to find a pier that fits your style of fishing. 
Day or night, people gather along these piers to enjoy their sport – and they [...]

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