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Nice bunch of fish Russ , I must have missed it when you posted it.

I'm not sure about the federal laws which govern Lake Michigan, but in Wisconsin its 200 feet , if you are within 200 feet of another boat you are suppost to be at no wake speed. I have had many boats not pay attention to this . One in particular crossed my bow at about 30 feet at cruising speed, I did report this idiot to the Coast Guard. If a boater is being unsafe get a name or there number and call the coast guard. If it was an unsafe driver on the road would you call Law enforcement? This guy is putting himself and others at risk , he is responsible for damage caused by his wake, If it was me I would put a stop to it , get the name of the company and make a phone call. Ask them how much Insurance they have . You may have a salmon boat , but what about the guy that come out in his 16-18 foot boat . They don't stand a chance , probably get thrown from there boat. My wife and I were just about thrown from our last boat right in the opening to the marina. and this guy was 50ft from our boat. even had it on video.

Nicely done

We did do really well a week ago up around Fox point and the towers. See 8/17. Quite there now.

Went out with Russ (Adrenalin ) had a whole lot of fun, Did have to go deep though, I didn't keep score but it was something like 19 for 23? Mostly Steelhead, my son did get one large 4 yrs old 15lbs King. We fished for about 2 hrs. Long trip out and back. We did toss back a couple shakers that were fresh. I'm sure Russ will post a report , My son already said he wants to go again! I told him to save his cash and get some buddys and I 'll set him up. Its really nice to get out and not drive the boat and clean fish. Not fishing tomorrow so I can post some pictures then. Tight Lines Jim

I use ITO flies, they just look better that some out there.

I have never seen a steelhead with that large of a mouth, looks like it belongs on a king. Nice fish

The cold water close to shore has moved out. From 40 to 50 ft down 30 the water temps are about 48-50. If you move out to 120 feet the water temps are 42-44 90 ft down. The fish are here but seemed really tight lipped. Some of the reports I heard from those fishing deep (300ft) were good yesterday. but as you know it changes from day to day. Haven't seen any west winds forcasted for the week. so the fish may stay deeper. Going out on a charter tomorrow, will let you know how we do.

We were hoping to get into some fish like we did on Tuesday, but it didn't happen. Left the docks at 2pm return by 730. not even a drive by, ended up with one shaker Brown pulled in at the harbor. He grabbed a Mikes super bait with tuna. never tripped the rigger. Had gone all the way out to 120 feet , was marking fish but no takers.zig zaged all over looking for hungry fish but they all picked up and left the area. and MMSD had not even dumped anything this week. Where have all the fish gone? Well at least we booted the skunk out on the way in . Better days ahead. Tight Lines Jim

WOW now thats a real pig!!!

Nice fish, up in Milwaukee the fish are running real deep. I wish that that they were in that shallow.

Hey Kyle , we are now on the map!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Welcome

I started fishing Lake michigan jigging the gaps for Salmon last year, a blast on light tackle. a year later and 30grand lighter , I am addicted to it , and my wife Janice is addicted to eating it. Now I fish 2-3 times a week, still cant get enough.

Mike is there a link to order these decals from the web site?

was wounder why the choices grew/

Do you fish the east side of the lake or the west side.

Can't forget the coffee!!!!!!!!!!!!!

right around 17lbs , my brother in law caught that one, you can just see the awe in his face. he cant' wait to fish the big lake again.

Welcome Jake , Where are you from?

here is a mixed bag of browns starting in March through present. http://www.greatlakesfisherman.com/gallery/files/2/3/7/7/m_dscn4553.jpg' alt='m_dscn4553.jpg'> All came out of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee Tight Lines Jim

If you try to net a fish and it gets caught on the side of the net , roll the net under the fish . you will pull it head over and come up under it .

Back at it again last night with my son Nick. Left the harbor about 550 and took a ride north to 110 fow. trolled north north east , The last time we were out we finished and it was Nicks up to bat so we continued, 5 color fires and Nick pulls in a 14lb bruiser,Why he always gets a big fish I will never know, now its my turn Just a few minutes later Dandy Glo J plug fires , this guy didn't want to move and tried to stay deep all the time , very few head shakes . Truns out to be a 14 lb lake trout. My biggest yet. For the next hour about every fifteen minutes a rigger or lead core would fire. Had to hang up with my cousin fish on ! Finished the evening 7 for 9 , most fish caught in 110 fow riggers parked at 90 and 75. 2- 5 color and 2- 7 color. What worked were all glow plugs and spoons. Smallest fish came in at 8 lbs. A very successful night. Tight Lines Jim

Well after you guys said where you could find them I went out and checked for a name , its a DANDY -GLO J Plug, I found a few on ebay and snatch them up, only difference was they are white/black. http://www.greatlakesfisherman.com/gallery/files/2/3/7/7/m_dscn5375.jpg' alt='m_dscn5375.jpg'> the ebay item is here .http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230501759468

The best thing about them is you don't have to worry about charging them.Just what color to put in them.

Kyle they are awesome, the first time we were out and used them I only had it in the water for a short time be for the rigger went off. I have used yellow blue and green inside them so far. Do you know where you saw them in Sturgon Bay?