Killin' It

Hey Bud, Sorry it took me so long to get back to answer your questions, I have been busy with my 1 year old, work and fishing. There is a lot you need to know, but here is the skinny... http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/forum/threads/tips-and-tricks-2009.275376/ or http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/forum/threads/updated-tips-and-tricks.217922/ or http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/forum/threads/tips-n-trick-thread.196405/ I did not go through and re read everything so there could be duplicate info here. I will also send you my number if you have specific questions.

The fish have liked the rattle plugs more than the quiet ones this year on our boat.

The right decision was made based on safety.

175 main 9.9 kicker 10 to 15 gallons depending on how far I run and how hard I push on the throttle.

I'm ok with either. Hope to get off work to fish

Soon:)

So awesome

Super tramp I beielve there is a couple things going on that has lead to the issues you have brought up. First is natural attrition, It may be fair to say that we have lost more than we have gained. I have no proof of this, but it is possible. I know that over the last year I have reported less because of a multitude of personal reasons unrelated to fishing or this site. In saying that one of my resolutions this year was to get back into "sport writing" a bit more than I did last year. This includes more of the story, and pictures then exact reports. (see my first post of the year) In saying that, I am more than willing to share information if I find it prudent or helpful. I know our core group of guys still fishes and then reports which is helpful, the time debated question is how do you get the lurkers out there to post. I think think it is a difficult question to answer in regard to pride. If you look around this site, there are some DANG GOOD fisherman that post great reports. Dirty Dog, Ben Lubbs, Little buck, FBD, Matt Mishler, Sniffer, and from time to time even I catch a limit or big box full. Along with many others. Being a Lurker on this site, and seeing all these big boxes, would you want to report that you went 2 for 5 in 8 hours of fishing?? Food for thought as it is a battle that may never be won.