Hello from the thumbs sun rise side

[big jim]

Hello again I new here and would like to take moment too say a few things about me. I would call my self a experianced river , pier, rocky shallows fisherman. Accessing my favorite spots by canoe or wading. I learned most of my river fishing skills by fishing the spring bounty of smallies and pike on Huron County's Willow creek aka (the cement bottom river)as a teen. When access to the mouth of that stream became a hassle I started fishing the rock beds of lake huron. Which is also alsome. I recently bought a 16' boat with a 8 horse outboard. The boat is sea worthy and I have had fun drift fishing but with little success. So I want to start trolling shallow water to maybe pick up some walleye's or bass or for that matter what ever's hungry. I bought a couple heavy poles with heavy spinning reels, two crank cannon down riggers, some random lures and a bunch of hooks weights snaps. At a garage sale for 30 bucks. I don't have a place for the down riggers yet so I bought from a store 2 big jon divers they say "dives to 30 feet" on them. Tied them on the 2 poles I bought put 4' leader on the diver and plan on running crawler harness on them or maybe some of those lures I bought. I guess If that don't work then I'll go back to drift fishing. O I plan on fishing the mouth of the willow in about 10 to 20' of water. O I also forgot to tell you guys and girls I'm a novice to trolling. but what the hell maybe I learn somthing. Thanks every one.

[Nailer]

Welcome Big Jim. There are a few guys here that do very good out of a small boat. You should try the Bay (Saginaw) for Walleye.

[GLF]

Welcome aboard Jim. Thanks for the GREAT intro! We have a full crew of members from the Saginaw Bay area who would be more than willing to help you get started. Dont be afraid to ask questions!

Looking forward to seeing you around.

Mike

[flyman013]

Welcome aboard Big Jim! I fished Willow Creek myself as a kid and still do on occasion now. The mouth is great for some big smallies this time of year. Never fished the area from a boat. Good Luck!

[Just Hook'n]

Welcome aboard Jim. My advise, make friends with a few on the site (there are many friendly people here) and organize a trip with someone. You will learn a lot from a seasoned pro and I have found there are many willing to share here.

[Attabuoy]

Welcome Jim. I'm a new guy myself but I can say for sure that you're gonna like it here and learn alot. Good luck!

[Priority1]

Big Jim, A warm welcome to you. You will like it here. Just sing out if you need any help.

[big jim]

Thank you guys for the warm welcome This seams like a warm and nice forum. Good work all you guys and girls keeping it clean and knowlegable.