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Thanks everyone for the info. I will go out Sunday and I think start at 80 straight out from Muskegon pier.

I have the same question. It will be my first trip this season. I also wonder how the spread would be changed for the first 1-2 hours around sunrise.

WTG Nick, and thanks for the report.

Good job Jay. Thanks for the report.

Great job and thanks for the report.

I'm there with Reel Cranky too. It floooows.

Thanks for the report. That's not a bad way to start out the season, and it will just get better.

I am anxioius to hear how it works for you. I anticipate purchasing a probe this summer, or at least by next year.

WTG! Thanks for the report.

Thanks for the report Mark. Great job.

Mike, I'll take two of the smaller ones.

Thank you Capt Ron. How far out do you have to go in South Haven to reach 100 ft? Do you have nets down there? I usually fish out of Muskegon, but would like to explore some other ports.

MIke, Thanks so much for this site. I can't thank you enough, and I can't thank all the guys who contribute to it enough either!

Thanks for the report Ron. If the salmon arent slammin that let'c catch some perch!

Thanks for the report Scott! I hope to get down to St. Jo at least once this Spring. After hearing your report, it sounds like the sooner the better. WTG!

Welcome aboard Flyman. Years ago I fished for the perch a few times out of Saugutuck and South Haven. I look forward to hearing your updates as the spring and summer progress. You will love this site. It's great that we can learn from each other!

That is also my wife's favorite :-( My second TV will be tuned in to the deadliest catch. I agree with Joe, it looks attractive for a young man. I'm kind of glad I didn't know about the opportunity when I was young (dumb) enough to do it.

Welcome aboard Charles. It wont be long now until we breath that crisp Lake air! Tight line and screaming reel are soon to demand our attention.

Welcome Rob! This is a great site with lots of info. I am sure you will enjoy it.

Hi Kevin, I started last year in a 16.5 Lund and averaged 3 fish a trip with only 6 lines out. The guys with the bigger boats do much better. The advice on this website has been INVALUABLE so check out the previous threads by using the search tool. I fish out of Muskegon and never go too far out. I also have 2 manual riggers. Most of my fish came off of 5 colors of lead core off of big planer boards but caught fish on divers, riggers and lead core. What baits are you using?

Welcome aboard Chris. I grew up fishing on the Mississippi and then fished Michigan rivers and inland lakes before starting to chase the salmon addictively last year. It is a hoot! You will receive tons of good informaion from this site. Good Luck with the Cohos. They should be hot soon down south.

Welcome Gene. You are correct in your assessment that this is a great site with lots of info. I also fish out of a small boat. Last year was my first full year salmon fishing on the Great Lakes. With all of the help from this site, it turned out to be a very successful one. Ask any questions you have about salmon fishing. You will be suprised by how many experienced fisherman will answer you.

Thanks everybody for the updates. I CANT wait tp get on the water.

It's kind of scary. They drug test first mates, but not brain surgeons. mmm Sounds like a great summer job though!

Although I have been on several charters through the years, my first full year of salmon fishing on Lake MI was last year. Thanks to all the help from this site even the first year was very good.