Stannard Rock Fatty!

[A-Fishy-Anado]

Just carrying this post over from another that kinda got off track.

Right here in munising is the best part of lake superior....there are some areas on the north shore that rival it, but i think we have it hands down. Your wife is really going to love the pictured rocks and all around grand island. You might want to think about checking out stannard rock while you are here for the trout though. It is about 50 miles one way trip but they are all native lake trout....none of these fats! If you are not familiar with "the rock" check this out. It is pretty neat....can not even see land while there. Definately have to pick you days though! Been some rough rides back from the rock and it isnt any fun!

http://marinas.com/view/lighthouse/774_Stannard_Rock_Lighthouse_MANITOU_ISLAND_MI

http://www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=728

Here is a pic of the hog caught this past Wednesday at "The Rock"...and to be honest this size fish is not that out of the ordinary for those who brave Gitche Gumee

[GLF]

Thats a nice Lake Trout.

[Priority1]

I lightened that pic up a little in Paint Shop Pro. That laker is a PIG.

[Nailer]

I read a few of the post on the up site from last week. It sure sounds like fun.

I don't think I would want to take my 19' boat out there though.

[JWheeler]

Yowsa! That is what I like to call a pig!

[A-Fishy-Anado]

This group just posted some video on youtube of the skim ice they had to break through to get there. These guys are hardcore...there are still some BIG icebergs floating around out there!!

[Boltman]

Is that trout good for eatin, or is it nasty....Cuase thats a FAT trout..... ar they a good fighter...

[Priority1]

Lake trout do not fight like a King. They do use their weight but seldom make reel screaming runs.

[A-Fishy-Anado]

Fish like this one are usually just a lot of weight...not much fight! The fish up to 8-10lbs out at stannard are decent fighters & good eaters. We just usually jig with light tackle which makes it interesting. Trolling out there is no fun cause they just bloat up and die. We also cast wobblers in the shallows (15'-20') right up on the rock more towards july-august and you will see 25 trout following your spoon and land one just about every cast!! Not even comparable to the fight of a salmon though.

[BiG ARN]

im hoping to take my 1st trip to the rock sometime this summer...I CANT WAIT!!!

[tripplelindy]

Nice Job! The Rock is callin' my name!