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I am having the same problem. My boat is coming back out this week so I can change the water pump impeller.

What kind of fishing report is that? Hmmmmm....what happened to the port, depth, lure, how far back, etc, etc, etc I need to know where I have to go to spud you in :D p.s. I know what port

Nice picture Mike. I love seeing pictures with kids holding fish! I edited your post and fixed where the image is displayed.

Well....how did you do?

Nice report Tony. What times dinner? :D

Nice looking rig Bill! Get it in the water and catch some fish!

How did those fresh steaks taste? Nice job Bob!

How big was the coho? Do you have a water temp probe on your boat? What was the water temp?

They had one last year. It costs money to have a webcam. Every time someone views a webcam, it uses bandwidth. Images use lots of bandwidth. Someone has to pay for the bandwidth.

After what seemed like a life time of waiting this year, the conditions finally got right tonight 4-20-07. Well, most of them anyway. Even though the bay was flat, it's water clarity was still what I'd consider on the stained side, with maybe 2 feet visibility looking at the #18's Rapala's swimming along side the boat. But it didn't take long late this afternoon, about an hour before dark and only 1 hour after we launched that the first strike yanked the middle board out of place. But the fish quickly got off and was gone. About 45 minutes later as the sun was about half gone on the horizon the middle board on the other side with the #14 Husky Jerk/Tennessee Shad flew out of place. As I handed the pole to my lady client (with her husbands permission) I could tell this was a BIG fish. She did fine playing the bruiser in and when I could see the fish and I knew it would go 10 pound or more. I was really nervous (for some reason) as I removed the InLine, as I had the crank only set 18 feet behind the board. I told her to step up towards the front a little and lift with all her might. I wanted to get the monster in one swift scoop. The lady must have been watching the fish real close because she made the classic mistake. As I step between her and the fish to scoop. She leaned over to peak around me to watch. And in doing so dropped the rod tip and gave the fish slack. Moving it away from the net as I was scooping down and in. I don't have to tell you what happened then. I got a net full of Husky Jerk with a monster walleye being dragged on the outside of the net. I tried to lift the fish up and in the boat. But things that weigh 10 pounds up close weigh God knows how much 12 feet away swinging from the mesh of a net. I tried to thrust the net under the fish but there was not enough slack in the bag. And away she finally went. We did end up catching another nice one just 5 minutes before it was time to leave. I know I'm going to wake up in a cold sweat for a while dreaming about that one. With the water surface temps now in the mid 50's things should finally start to pop on the Bay. I also heard that AuGres is starting to share her bounty and that there are massive schools of baitfish almost every where out in fron of the river mouth. It's time to get out. Be safe, fish smart and tight lines. Capt. Dan.

Well....I thought I was going to do some fishing today. As I got near the end of the channel, I looked at the temp gauges. Both gauges were above 200 I got to the end of the pier and increased the throttle to see if the temp would go down, and it did. Anything faster than trolling speed, and it runs at 145. I will be pulling the boat back out and changing both water pump impellers. I knew I should have done this before the boat went in the water. What was I thinking?

There was a group of about 15 boats fishing just inside Muskegon Lake from the channel anchored and fishing. What are they fishing for? Perch?

Welcome aboard! I am curious about the lake trout thing also. Is that the primary fish you target in Lake Superior?

Welcome aboard Glynn! Thanks for taking the time and doing an introduction. If you need anything, let out a shout! Mike

Nice job Rich and crew! How do you like the Big Jons?

I am not in the picture. Thats whats wrong!

Great report tort! Any pictures?

Does anyone know the gps coordinates for the nets at Muskegon?

As of right now, the offshore forecast looks good until Sunday. We will have to see what Sundays near shore forecast looks like on Saturday. THIS AFTERNOON NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 20 KNOTS. WAVES 3 TO 5 FEET. TONIGHT NORTHEAST WINDS DIMINISHING TO 10 TO 15 KNOTS AND BECOMING EAST AFTER MIDNIGHT. WAVES DECREASING TO 2 TO 4 FEET. FRIDAY EAST WINDS AROUND 10 KNOTS VEERING TO SOUTH IN THE AFTERNOON. WAVES 1 TO 3 FEET. FRIDAY NIGHT SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 KNOTS. WAVES 2 FEET OR LESS. SATURDAY SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 KNOTS. WAVES 2 FEET OR LESS. SATURDAY NIGHT SOUTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 15 KNOTS BECOMING SOUTH. WAVES 1 TO 3 FEET. SUNDAY SOUTH WINDS INCREASING TO 15 TO 25 KNOTS. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. WAVES 3 TO 5 FEET. MONDAY SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. WAVES 3 TO 5 FEET. I think I will run up to the boat tomorrow and finish getting everything mounted. Looks like I may get out this weekend after all. Now then.....Whos going fishing this weekend, and where are you going? If everything goes well tomorrow, I will be going out of Muskegon this weekend.

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Nice looking set up Rich!

I need to clarify one thing. Only one lure package per boat.

Nice report Levi! I bet you had a happy crew!

Welcome aboard Richard! Thanks for taking the time and doing an introduction. Every Monday night at 8:00pm we have a weekly chat in the chat room(Fish Chat). We usually talk about our favorite subject.....FISHING! We look forward to seeing you around, Mike

Everyone uses state land for free. Why should the fisherman and hunters pay the bill? Why not slap a $1.00 fee on everyones license/ID?