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Kent Lake/Kensington Metropark 5/19

Sun, 19 May 2013 22:41:37 +0000

On the hunt for bluegill -- they're bedding, very aggressive, and make tasty fish tacos. The day was hot, the wind was calm (oh thank goodness), and the fish were biting.

I wound up with a bucket full of bluegill. Big and feisty. Fly fishing with a white popper (later bright green popper), #8 hook, 2lb leader in about 1-2 feet of water on the beds. I tried this on Saturday at another Metropark, but it was windy in the morning. No deep fish, and surface lures in the shallows are no fun in the wind.

The bass were a nuisance. 13 largemouth bass boated (and released), 8 were 14" or better, and 3 made off with my lures. I took this picture at 7:30am when I thought he'd be special. Turns out, he was just the start of it....6 hours later, I left from hunger more than anything else.

For the bass, they'd either smash the lure as soon as it hit the water or a steady drag and a sudden stop would make them strike. Jiggling or making it dance scared them off. Other guys were dragging rigged worms, jigs, spinnerbaits and the bass were ignoring them. One fellow reported (practically) bonking them on the head with lures that were ignored. They were not timid, patrolling right next to the boat. Lots of frustrated fishermen leaving the lake.

The poppers (similar to the picture shown) however, they loved. Bluegills did too. After losing 3 of these (2lb test leader only goes so far in the weeds!) I started avoiding bass when I could see them. It almost hurt to type that....

Hi Yo Silver......Fish

Sun, 19 May 2013 22:28:38 +0000

Went out with my fishing buddy, launched out of sanilac went 2 for 4 mainly fishing 45 ft of water and got lucky and hooked into a nice king, and remembered why I liked salmon fishing nooo weeds

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Less Boating Classes, Less Accidents and Drownings?

Sun, 19 May 2013 22:28:28 +0000

In Oakland County, which has 450 inland lakes, boating accidents and drowning have been reduced 91 percent in six years. According to Sgt. Patrick Hatfield with the sheriff's Marine Division, there was one report of property damage and two drownings in the county in 2012, down from 35 boating incidents in 2006. All this occurred as budget cuts forced the staff to stop teaching boater's safety in schools and hold classes on site for certification, said Hatfield.

From The Detroit News: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130519/METRO/305190306#ixzz2TmQegR00

So the "staff" stops teaching boating safety in schools, and accidents/drownings are reduced 91 percent. An interesting statistic.

I would say the budget cuts worked out well.

Fishing 5-19

Sun, 19 May 2013 22:22:06 +0000

Fishes this morning from 6:00am-12:30, fished mile roads and gross point. SLOW morning or was it just me? Caught a couple dinks on a jerkbait. Three lipless cranks and tubes as well, seemed like they weren't interested at all......anyone else struggle today?

Goby Replica ad/lure on here

Sun, 19 May 2013 22:17:20 +0000

Looks like it'll perform so i went to order one and $15 plus $5 shipping for ONE lure?

Has anyone purchased this?

A great first boat ride!

Sun, 19 May 2013 22:06:44 +0000

Well the wife and I finally got to take the boat out for our first trip on the lake. It was absolutely fantastic! The boat ran great and the weather was spectacular. We cruised out by the St Clair light and drifted for while with a couple lines in the water.
No luck there so we cruised over to the GPYC area and drifted there and Laura hooked into our first fish of the season, a very nice smallmouth bass. Hung out for a while until the big cruisers started flying around, we decided to head in and relax at the dock for a bit.
All in all a good day!!

Casting for Walleyes 5/17

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:50:45 +0000

Was going to head to the SCR, but having never tried it this year and with the tourney going on, decided to avoid the crowd and try the bay. Joined all the bass boats around 8PM and started deep in 9' of water. 1st fish of the day was a chunky 3lb smallie, next the kid hooked a nice sheephead on a worm he was dragging. Just about dark Taizer hooked into the target fish a nice 17" walleye. After the sun went down the action really picked up. Fished till midnight and ended up with 7 nice eaters 16-21" and 2 rock bass. Also caught 2 small pike after dark and got bite off once too. Seen one other boat out there trolling till just after dark, then we had the place to our selfs .

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Draging Meat DR

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:46:01 +0000

FISHED THE UPPER DETROIT RIVER AGAIN TODAY,28 FOW,WATER TEMP WAS 56,EVERY COLOR WAS WORKING,FISHED FROM 7:00 TILL 12:30,LOT OF FUN.

Boat cover

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:42:39 +0000

Was wondering if anybody on here knows where I can get a new boat cover at for a reasonable price? Mine has started to rip right at the snaps. Just getting old and needs to be replaced. I have a 22ft starcraft offshore. Any info is appreciated. Thx all.

silver bass bonanza

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:37:31 +0000

Fished with Taizer today got a late start because he was out all last night fishing with supersport. Started jigging the upper DR and picked up 1 walleye right at 20 inches, and a lot of silver bass. We decided to move to 9mile and try for some smallies. Taizer picked up 2 biggest being about 3 pounds. Didn't stay long and wer headed back to the mouth of the Dr and Taizer noticed fish explosing by the mouth of the GPYC. we decided to give it a go. To say we caught fish is a under statement. My first 20 casts i caught 19 silvers on the 20th cast the line got tangled in the lure. So i reeled it back in fihed it and the next 14 casts caught fish. Tasizer wa shaving fun throwing a bare jig head and catching fish. So we dewcided to go through the tackle box it see what they would it. Pretty much everything. Taizer is going to post the video. I KNOW there only silver bass but they were fun and faught hard, and saved a slow day.

Draging Meat DR

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:36:37 +0000

Fished the upper DR Saturday morning,water temp was 53 ,30 fow.

Heading up to fish Tuesday and Wednesday

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:34:22 +0000

Any of you fine people going to be fishing out along the mile roads Tuesday or Wednesday? I'll be up there with a couple newbies to the lake and I'm hoping to put them on some fish. If you see a 2013 Tracker V-175 combo, introduce yourself. It would be nice to make some friends up there since I plan on getting up there as much as possible. I've bragged up the lake a lot so I need to get these guys on some big ones to prove I'm not just blowing smoke.

Second time up fishing not so friendly anglers

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:00:51 +0000

Second time up fishing for Smallies. Great fishing but ran into an unfriendly arrogant angler. We were putting in and my buddy who was up for the first time asked this guy who was in a Marathon wrapped boat a few questions about water conditions and areas he might recommend mostly just small talk. The guy just seemed like an arrogant a$$ . He must have saw our Ohio plates and told my buddy he should try Sandusky Bay .

Anchor Bay / Harsens Island

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:09:17 +0000

Hello - any reports of fish being caught Anchor Bay / Harsens? Thanks!

Whipping SCR 5/18

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:40:56 +0000

Fished from 9:00 pm to 12:30am two man limit
hot plug was pearl with red head area was north
of algonac state park , sorry no pics phone went
dead.

MINI

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:04:14 +0000

Did you get the REPORT function on the posts fixed ???

Surprise Visitor

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:03:14 +0000

You're never really alone out here...

Boat Is for Sale

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:25:04 +0000

"Office Space" has been a great boat for our family, but it's time to upgrade and get a bit more space. We've put our 1993 Sea Ray 240 Overnighter up for sale, $11,400 OBO. It has been rack stored at ABM its entire life, maintained by the same mechanic. It's never had bottom paint, and for those of you who have seen it, is in excellent shape. We are the second owners, still have contact with the original owner. 5.7L merc with Alpha 1 - 260hp. About 500 hrs.

PM or text me know if you know anyone interested.

Edit: Here's the Craig's list ad: http://detroit.craig...3815500452.html

Brian
(719) 565-8589

Panfish

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:56:40 +0000

I got out early this morning with Gman2, and we did some casting for bass near the Metro Beach point. Caught a few large mouths, (really good sized ones) no smallies, on crank baits. I got one on a tube. We then went behind Gino's and did some pan fishing anchored in the weeds that are just coming up. We got a mixed bag of fish today including perch, sunnies, gills, pike, & rockies. Pretty good sizes to the keepers. Had to weed thru them, keeping one out of every 6 -7 or so. Biggest perch was 10 -1/4". Saw a HUGE pike caught in the boat next to mine. It was well over 40" by my estimate. He caught that on a 6" perch he was using under a big bobber. Gman had a big pike on that went under the boat and tangled three lines together before we could reel them in, and it snapped his line.

Also tried the spillway by the small park , and I got a big catfish and Gman caught a silver bass. A bit muddy in the spillway. Went back to Gino's after a short time. The water by Gino's was quite clear. We used worms and minnows both. The worms caught more fish. One line on the bottom and one under a slip bobber. Lots of fun and a good meal or two!

A Couple of Firsts

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:39:30 +0000

Made it out tonight on a great overcast sky with a good friend of mine from the wall in Harbor Beach and it didnt take but 5 minutes and he got a nice smallie on a husky jerk rapala. We both managed a couple smallies each...The first 15 minutes i got bit off by something huge on a Blue and Silver 3/4 oz little cleo on the drop....then around 7:30 i get a real nice 21 inch silver fish on a orange Ping A-T...i think its a coho but not positive, maybe steel? Either way its my first one. Buddy finally got his first ever walleye on a H.J. 24 1/2 incher, nice fish.... then i get a nice 22 inch walleye around 8 also on the Ping A-T.....Not bad from shore and it felt great out doing the guys on the boat nearby.

$1000 Guaranteed Purse - Kent Lake - August 3rd

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:32:10 +0000

$1000 dollar guaranteed purse. Final payback will be determined day of tournament
Kent Lake, August 3rd

Grand Prize for Raffle
-Whirpool washer/dryer set valued at $1600

Blue Water LED involved but not on flyer yet

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Point Metro report

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:29:57 +0000

Shorefished the point from 6:30AM to about 9:30AM caught about 10-15 large and small mouth bass combined. Got a hit right away when I put the lure in the water. All caught using northland tackles mimic minnows.

Public boat ramps

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:55:29 +0000

I know I've posted several questions on here as I'm new to the lake but i was wondering if 9 mile is the only public launch? I'll be staying in Roseville and don't care of i have to make a couple mile ride to where I'll be fishing. I've heard several bad things about 9 mile plus it's further from where I'll be staying. The site for metro didn't say if it was for SCS residents or if it was public. Thanks for any help.

Good Morning :)

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:35:14 +0000

St Clair shores Boat ramp

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:06:20 +0000

What is the best boat ramp to launch out of in this area? I've been trying to find a good one that has a good ramp to it.

Thank you.

Northern Michigan Bass Fishing colors?

Sun, 19 May 2013 13:55:12 +0000

In a week or so I'm heading up to Atlanta Michigan for bass fishing... What are some spring colors to use and try out that you think will bring in the hog...?

Stoney 5/18

Sun, 19 May 2013 13:51:00 +0000

Went out to stoney after work today, with all my gear literally lol, trolled for pike with my musky gear, casted for pike, crappie, and bass, and trolled bottom bouncers, all and all had a good day it was absolutely perfect out and lots of nice scenery around didn't know so many woman liked kayaking lol. But ended up with a few nice bass, no luck with crappies, some rock bass, and quite a few pike 32" was the biggest of the batch only one was under 24". Also got a beautiful pic when I got off the water.

A Not-So-Typical Day On The Water

Sun, 19 May 2013 13:36:26 +0000

OMG, so glad to be home!

Let's see, what exactly happened today:

1. The boat trailer guides I had just installed bent as the boat swayed side to side before we launched, need better steel.

2. Launched my 14 foot boat with a gas motor & an electric one. They were too close to each other

when I was turning to go out of the launch area. The plastic propeller on the trolling motor chipped the tips off.

3. We got out into a nice fishing area, noticed I had forgotten my tackle box in the bed of my uncovered truck. Went back into the launch & got it onto the boat.

4. Very slow fishing, hardly no bites & hardly no blips on the fish finder. Not a major deal, can happen.

5. One of my fishing reels broke down before we even used it, but still had 4 other good poles.

6. Got huge waves from boat after boat flying right past us, again somewhat expected.

7. At the storage yard, my foot got caught on my untied shoelace, causing my knee to go right into the amber marker light & shattering the lens.

8. While putting the gas cans for the outboard motor away, splashed the front of my t-shirt with gas.

9. Got home (Phew!) & emptied my pockets before showering; Found my steel gold-colored 3 inch cross with the Serenity Prayer on it was broken in half!

10. To top it off, I was somewhat fuzzy from antibiotics I'm taking for celluitis on my right arm. Felt weird & uncoordinated all day.

But, safe & sound at home with Reggie & Stan da man.

All in all, Dave & I got to relax on the water.
Nobody we talked to at Selfridge had any real luck, real slow today.

Sure glad this day will end soon!

Explosion at Roy's Gas Dock

Sun, 19 May 2013 13:28:15 +0000

About an hour ago....

Stoney 5/18

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:07:50 +0000

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Made for TV

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:22:19 +0000

North Channel yesterday...

First segment at 20x speed, followed by actual speed.

2013 LSCN Spring Get Together

Sun, 19 May 2013 03:54:10 +0000

Spring is almost here and its time to plan the spring get together. I cant wait to see all my LSCN friends out on the water after a long winter

I'm thinking same time and place as last year

Metro Rustic Marina on May 18-19

Hope to see everyone

dbl post please delete

Sun, 19 May 2013 03:51:34 +0000

back by special request.

dbl post please delete

Help with opinions on musky rod and reel

Sun, 19 May 2013 03:16:59 +0000

I'm finally going to break down and get a heavy rod and reel for big fish. I've considered a baitcaster but I don't want to deal with backlashes. Does anyone use a big spinning reel and are there any drawbacks? I'm a big fan of spinning reels but if I have to switch to a baitcast reel for better results then I guess that's what I'll do. Any suggestions on which rod and reel to buy would be appreciated. I'll be purchasing one at Lakeside next week.

crayfish

Sun, 19 May 2013 02:37:36 +0000

anyone have any tips about local spots with decent size and amounts of crayfish?

Large mouth - pike

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:04:07 +0000

Finally started pulling them in yesterday, couple decent large mouth, and a pike too boot...Medium spinners, 3/8oz. Neon green...Right up there behind meijer on the Clinton river. Cass and goosebeck....
love me some flipping...C.

Something to try soon

Sat, 18 May 2013 22:35:14 +0000

I don't really sit around all day thinking of cookies, but it dawned on me today that I should be able to take cookie dough and make it on the griddle. I don't think chocolate chip would work too well, but oatmeal or peanut butter might be ok.

Large mouth - pike

Sat, 18 May 2013 22:03:53 +0000

Just Big Enough is Gone

Sat, 18 May 2013 20:49:53 +0000

Well finally decided to sell my boat and get something a little smaller so I could fish inland lakes. So I traded my boat away and the guy gave me this boat and $2500 cash for my boat. It is a 18' Starcraft Holiday.

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New to Michigan Fish.

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:09:49 +0000

I'm new to Lake St.Clair fishing. I was hoping that someone can help me out on this. I'm trying to catch Walleye and Perch from shore. I'm not sure what to use and where to go. Any help would be nice.

Smallies Tomorrow?

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:03:08 +0000

Looks like the winds will be lower a bit tomorrow despite still being easterly. I was wondering if anybody in the local area had room for 1 more in morning perhaps or any time tomorrow for some smallie fishing. I am currently awaiting on a possibility to go tomorrow with somebody, but will not know until tonight, and so I'm writing this post, just in case that doesn't pan out, or I find somebody sooner. I have no problem helping with some gas if needed. Feel free to PM me, email me, or leave me a name/number I can reach you at. Thanks a lot everybody, and enjoy the nice weather as storms arrive Monday.

Jason

Coast Guard warning Danger

Sat, 18 May 2013 17:37:25 +0000

www.clickondetroit.com/news/coast-guard-warns-of-cold-water-in-michigan-lakes/-/1719418/20184720/-/11149rj/-/index.html

That went well

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:13:45 +0000

Festoon LEDs apparently don't like me.

Ordered 3 pair of different style LEDs for my anchor light, figuring surely something would work, and use the remaining bulbs in other fixtures.

Out of six bulbs, 3 fell apart, 1 is a dud, 1 is installed (but unimpressive and likely will be replaced), and another is still awaiting failure, er, I mean use.

Freaking China crap!

Searay for sale in Classifieds

Sat, 18 May 2013 14:54:46 +0000

http://www.lakestclair.net/index.php?/classifieds/item/607-1991-310330-sea-ray-sundancer/

Sixpack bought a new to them boat, so they are selling their 1991. 310/330 Sundancer.

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Vinyl Graphics and Reg #s

Sat, 18 May 2013 14:42:03 +0000

Is it better to apply vinyl before or after waxing?

3rd time is not a charm WTH! NO boat!

Sat, 18 May 2013 14:05:18 +0000

3rd time not a charm!

We have been storing our boat at the same place for 11 years with progressively downward service for the past 2 years.

Three times we have had launch dates:

1st time the boat was not ready 2 reason fall request list not completed and the bigger reason the boat was moved from 1 building to another (unknown-not notified) by me and trapped by 7 or 8 boats- 1 day of vacation burned.

2nd time I called them and the mechanical was done but the boat still trapped in building- cancelled half day vacation-whew!

3rd time today called (yesterday) ahead assured that boat would be ready

Arrive today boat still trapped at 2:30 (3:00 launch time) 2 walks to the office later and heart to heart with the marina manager and they started working on getting it out of storage building, this took until 4:00

Boat now at launch will not start ! UHG!!!!!!!!!!!!! (after tune up, mechanical etc. done by marina) after 1 hour of the "kid' trying what he knew and what I knew- still no mechanic nor the maintenance manager! No start.
Walk back to office nothing is happening- finally just tell them get it running put it in a transient well and I will pick it up tomorrow-walk back to boat tell helper and my partner we are done for today!

Now my question is how can they make this right if anything?- I really am not interested in ever keeping my boat at this place again but say there was something. 20% off free storage for life ok a bit much but you see where I am going me.

signed

Extremely Frustrated and boat less in St. Clair Shores

Where are all the boats for sale!

Sat, 18 May 2013 13:30:23 +0000

I've been looking for a couple weeks and there are hardly any bass boats for sale .. is it just not warm enough yet ? I just sold my boat a lot quicker than I expected and now I'm boatless. Found a 2003 Stratos that I'm considering but it has sponsor stickers all over and a lot of cosmetic wear that makes me wonder how many hours are on it.

Its killing me not having a boat ..

Metro Beach Carp

Sat, 18 May 2013 13:16:49 +0000

Has any one caught any carp or buffalo in the marina at metro?

Boat is Gone!

Sat, 18 May 2013 13:05:48 +0000

The new owner came a picked her up yesterday. Now all we have is an empty well.

I hope the new owner enjoys her "new" boat. It is great to see women captains out there. I wish I had learned myself. I think I would be fine with a smaller boat, but I always found our boat to be intimidating. Well maybe I will learn on our next boat.

Is anyone still in charge or is a free for all with the spam.

Sat, 18 May 2013 12:51:53 +0000

This site is being overrun by 1 spambot who has not been banned. Is anyone still running this site or is a free for all now. I've reported it on here and the facebook page and nothing is being done. is anyone still in charge or not? Over 400 spam posts a day and nothing is being done. its been 48 hours and the bot is still at it.

open seat

Sat, 18 May 2013 12:10:27 +0000

Who is up and wants to fish?!?! Worked late, not tired yet, suns coming up....may as well hit the water. Smallies, walleye, I don't care. Anyone awake?

musky on the fly

Sat, 18 May 2013 12:08:41 +0000

Does anyone here target musky on LSC with fly gear? And would you be willing to help someone trying to get into it wirh some advice?

Well Dredging

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:50:45 +0000

Anybody know of a company that is currently working on the Clinton River or can recomend another company. thanks

Gull Island No Facilities

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:46:16 +0000

When I'm alone, I usually stop at Gull after a long hard day of fishing the channel for a swim and a snack - and I've wanted to take my kids out there for some time on a Sunday - but one is only 4 - and with the absence of facilities (read restrooms) it makes the logistics pretty hard since - kids just can't hold it that long. How do you get past the no potty problem at Gull for a little fisher girl? Ye olde shovel and bucket? Is there somewhere up the channel nearby instead?

SCR

Sat, 18 May 2013 05:42:25 +0000

River is loaded with trollers today!!! and good luck finding a place to anchor in Algonac tonight!!!

Please help. Fish this week or next?

Sat, 18 May 2013 01:57:11 +0000

I am driving two hours and I can fish this Monday Tuesday or next. I was planning on coming this week but I see all bad reports today. We're coming to catch smb but will also fish lmb a bit. I can't come this week and next so I need choose one. When would be best? Planning on fishing mile roads or airforce base. Thanks

Macomb County Marine Division

Sat, 18 May 2013 01:37:20 +0000

The sheriff's marine division is getting some bad press in a couple of the topic-threads so we thought that we would respond with some of our statistics so that people don't get the wrong impression about what we do here on the lake. The marine division can assure you that we are concerned about the public's perception and read the posts on this web-site. We want to ensure that we provide a level of service that a majority of boaters have come to expect. We know we cannot please everybody but we respect people's opinions and welcome your questions and comments both good and bad. Please keep in mind that the men and women of the marine division are citizens, boaters,and outdoorsmen just like everyone else out on the lake. We wear the badge with pride and do our best to protect our citizens.

Some have expressed concern that the addition of another boat from a local city would lead to an increase in tickets being issued as part of a fee-generating scheme on their part. This simply is not true and conversations with that police chief do not support that way of thinking. That vessel is another asset on the lake to help save lives and protect our waterways. The sheriff's personnel are under no pressure to write tickets and the decision to do so is left entirely up to each officer. In 2009 the marine division issued 59 tickets but gave 347 warnings, 2010 was 138 tickets and 329 warnings, 2011 was 62 tickets and 504 warnings, and finally in 2012 was 58 tickets and 332 warnings. If this was to raise revenue, those numbers would surely be reversed. When you think about "warnings" on the water think "enforcement through education". We explain to boaters what they did wrong to bring them to our attention.

On the subject of education, our personnel have taught boater safety to approximately 5300 people in 2012. This is fairly consistent with years past in the school districts. We are heavily involved in boaters education because of our belief is that it saves lives and makes the water safer for everybody.

Safety has outweighed enforcement in statistics for 2012. While we still issued 58 tickets,we also responded to 40 Search and Rescue (SAR) calls. We had 77 boater assists(disabled boats, flare sightings, boats adrift, or boats aground), removed 17 navigation hazards (typically dead-heads), investigated 10 boating accidents and 1 drowning and responded to several ice-rescue calls.

In regards to Homeland Security grants and our work along the international border, we dedicated 170 patrol hours towards that effort in 2012. That's out of the 10,814 total hours our personnel worked last year. We would be foolish not to apply for and use federal grant money. By using these funds it reduces the need to use local funds to purchase much needed equipment and attend training by the members of the marine division. Whether people want to believe it or not there is smuggling activity on Lake St. Clair. Smugglers have used the lake since the days of prohibition and in some forms it continues today.

The average citizen isn't directly impacted when someone or something is smuggled into the United States through Lake St Clair but we have the obligation to try to prevent it from happening. Perhaps you don't see the impact of illegal aliens crossing into the US from Canada via Lake St. Clair but there are several studies that analyze the financial and criminal impact of illegal immigration.

We support Congresswoman Miller's efforts to secure the northern border and to reduce smuggling. Seven years ago we secured a boat with Homeland Security grant money but our four primary patrol boats are 14-18 years old. No one can accuse of us of wasting any government money. The safety equipment we use such as the Automatic External Deliberators, fire pumps, first-responder medical bags, etc. are purchased with funds raised by our reserve officers. The Macomb County Marine Division is a frugal but effective marine patrol.

In one of the posts we received some unfair criticism for spending too much time at MacRay Harbor. This is easy to explain as it is one of the busiest ports on our part of the lake. It only makes sense to have a stronger presence there. We want to preserve the family-friendly environment of "poor-man's" beach. You will also see us a lot in the Black Creek and in the marinas along the nautical mile.

Before we end, we would like to address Mr. ChiliGringo. We can assure you that we are always waving or stopping to talk to the kids on the lake. We have handed out countless stickers,plastic badges, and coloring books to children throughout the years. In a couple of weeks we will be taking approximately 200 kids out on boat rides as a reward for getting 100% on their boater safety tests. We do static displays with our jet-skis for children functions throughout the county all summer long. We're still doing the same things we did when you were a kid plus a little bit more. We're sorry to hear that you've lost faith in us.

Fishing today

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:05:01 +0000

Fished in Anchor Bay today with Jim Miller. Had a couple of Smallies and Pike had a upper forty inch Muskie come up and kiss a Rock Bass Jim had on a Mepps. This was my first day of my 84th year of fishing Ancjor Bay and the lake.

Muskies Inc Chapter 58

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:39:19 +0000

Passing along the info...

To all Lake St. Clair Muskie Inc Chapter 58 members and those interested in our club. We're having a general membership meeting along with bait night on Thursday May 16 at 7:00 Sports Channel on Jefferson north of 10 Mile road. Several local bait manufactures will be attending. We currently have several board positions available so if you have ever thought about becoming aboard member your interest and participation would be appreciated. The current status of the club will be discussed along with what the membership wants for the future. Your attendance and input are essential for our club to continue moving forward. Hope to see you there. Please feel free to pass this information to any interested parties.

Thank You
Charles Legarski

Polarized sunglasses

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:30:58 +0000

What do y'all wear?

Don't want to spend $150 on Costas.

Something that will help me see that 50"er coming in after my bait.

First Trip

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:28:09 +0000

Looks like someone needs to make a First Trip topic that is Pinned. Everyone is asking the same questions over and over. The general information could be put in one topic for all the out of towners. Launch ramps, bait shops, motels, general fishing areas, etc. Either the actual information or links to where its already been stated. Then as things change over the season the normal reports will update the basic information.

Just a thought, what does everyone else think?

Ron...

new baltimore

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:02:24 +0000

Has anybody been catching anything from shore at the park?

Top harness colors

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:00:09 +0000

Gonna be fishing LSC next week for the first time, and curious to know what some of the hot bead and blade color combos are? Any other info would be much appreciated. Thanks for any help.

perch fishing?

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:05:46 +0000

I know most of the guys are out for the C&R bass season, but I was just wondering if anyone has seen (or been out) perch fishing as yet? How about the bluegills/sunnies , anyone seen any of them yet? I was thinking that I would go out for them tomorrow morning unless I would just be wasting my time. If so, I will go for the bass.

EDIT: Somehow I missed FisherBill's post about the perch fishing when I read the reports. I saw it now though. If anyone has something more to add, I appreciate it.

Co angler gas Money..

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:58:03 +0000

I was following a post on bassboatcentral.com. My link with a discussion about gas money to boaters in Draw tournaments...BFLs, Everstarts, etc..

The way I have always done it is...I put 50 bucks or so in an envelope with contact info and give it to my boater draw at the meeting on Friday...Then I offer to pick up ice(because the boater has to deal with the boat) and I pay the launch fee if any...I feel this starts things off on the right foot from the start...

These guys on BBC basically say that the Co angler shouldn't feel an obligation to split expenses and the boater is going to fish it either way..I don't get that at all...Am I missing something??? Maybe it is a Southern thing because they don't make the runs that we do usually..??

The times I have gone as a boater the Cos helped with expenses...

I couldn't sleep at night if I didn't think I paid my fair share for the day...For me it isn't about the money but more about showing respect for the boater's time and his equipment...

Thoughts??

Queston about two mariana's

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:32:29 +0000

As most know here I metal detect at poor mans beach constantly. Since I dive there I pick up all the trash including glass, cans, all metal all the WW1 bullets. Last year I even found a 100lb WW1 bomb out there. It was a practice bomb BUT nobody knew it till the bomb squad x-rayed it.

Blue Lagoon saw what I do and graciously alows me to park there and take my canoe along the edge. The owner Dave was very nice and cordial.

However MacRay and Belle Maer were pretty rude. All I was looking for was a place to park to walk in with my dive gear. Maybe its because I am not rich or a person that can act rich?

I have been in Lexington Harbor to recover a ring behind a boat and another one close to a nuclear power plant a while ago to recover a tennis bracelet under a dock

Just venting my frustration. I enjoy my hobby and also try to help others. I wanted to leave some business cards at both marina's for their customers BUT seems like they are too important to be bothered. I don't want anything but any expenses for my services, I am completly blessed with what I do come up with from all the lakes.

Looking for advice on walleye trolling

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:38:06 +0000

So, I am hoping that some of you wouldn't mind helping a fellow angler out. I have never targeted walleye, I have caught them while bass fishing and such, but never targeted them. My grandpa is about to turn 80 and really wants to get out on my boat with his sons (my uncles) and myself to try and get em. I do not have planer boards, and have basic tackle for bass/pike. I was wondering if I could still troll from them like I do for pike or I should use in line weights and harnesses. I am just looking for a little help from the guys who know best. I have already read as many posts and watched as many you tube videos as I can. Thanks in advance guys.

Bass fishing tomorrow with my dad

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:18:28 +0000

I am looking forward to getting out and fishing with my dad tomorrow. It seems like we only get to do this once or twice a year. From the reports sounds like we should head to the Mile Roads. I prefer to fish with tubes and drop shots, more of a finesse style, but it seems like the majority of the year the best bite has been on traps and jerkbaits. Question for you all, has the Mile Roads cleared up well enough that I can fish my finesse lures or am I better off fishing jerkbaits and traps? Thanks for any advice you might have.

Eric C.

Where to buy a small prop in Algonac?

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:31:20 +0000

Where can I buy a 13x19p prop for a 75hp outboard in the Algonac area? I remember seeing some at Lumber Jack last week but they were all smaller if I remember correctly.

Jobbienooner

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:02:15 +0000

JobbieNooner I will be on Friday, June 21st, 2013 Be sure to check out the website for any upcoming updates and dates at www.JobbieNooner.com

taking out the kayak today

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:02:14 +0000

im taking out the kayak down to 9 mile today in about an hour I figured I would open up an invite to an one who wanted to meet me out there

Whippin

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:24:51 +0000

Went whippin last night Canadian side . Put the whoopins to em . Started at 8:00 done at 11:30 . We boated 13 & lost two right at the boat trying to cull the littlier ones . 19 fow silver and chrome rapala & vampire rapala . F 11 s . Caught fish on the plugs also blue with yellow dots .

Jigging St Clair

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:23:29 +0000

Was wondering if anyone would know where and if it is worth it to jig near Sarnia I jig lots in the Big D just looking to learn something new and closer to home any info would be great thanks in advance .

Still any walleye up or mid D River?

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:32:46 +0000

Planning to hit DR for one more time this year on this Sunday, but do not see many walleye reports though. This is going to be my second trip on DR(first was very good thanks to all for info here) and any suggestion where to find them this time of the year is appreciated. I will be fishing Canadian side only. So fat it appears that upper river near Peche Island still produces some walleyes. What about mid river near salt docks or maybe Ambassador Bridge? Is it worth making 4 hour drive from Toronto or walleye fishing is almost done over there by now? Thank for all info in advance.

2013 north channel trip

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:51:25 +0000

I am considering a trip to the north channel in July 2013 and am looking for other boaters or boat clubs from Lake St. Clair area that are thinking of making the trip.