BassinMichigan

2 years ago, in a 18' 1994 Bass Tracker with a 40 hp Mercury. Finished the season as points champion in my division....ah thank you! Upgraded to a 2000 Tr-21 w/ a 225 Optimax. By 2020 I'll be in a 2010 boat.

Michigan's bass season actually does nothing to protect spawning bass. It's closed from Jan 1st until the last Saturday in April. Both smallies and largemouth won't start spawning here until it's legal to target them.

No kids to sell.....But I have a wife I'd be willing to auction off! With that income I should be able to get a powerpole and the 1197! ;D

If I was to add something to my boat as an investment I would have $100 bills wrapped around my rig under a layer of gel coat. Even that wouldn't work, since nobody would want to buy something that stupid. Not really trying to add dollar value, just something that may help it sell faster in a few years when I'm ready to upgrade.

I actually fish St. Clair more than Erie, and spend most of my tournaments on inland lakes fishing for Largemouths.

I want to buy a new toy that will help with my bass fishing as well as adding a little resale value to my Triton. I already have a Humminbird 797 with side imaging, so new electronics aren't a necessity. Just wondering which one my fellow bass junkies would rather have now! I hear a lot of people talking about how the power-pole is only useful for when the fish are bedding, but I tend to disagree. Any input is appreciated.

Beautiful fish and beautiful looking scenery. I'm ready to take a half day.

Drop shot

You can't fish the Canadian side of St. Clair for bass until the fourth Saturday of June. Your buddies and I may be fishing right next to eachother out there.

The smallie action was on fire yesterday on St. Clair. I guess it's almost expected when you fish a world class smallmouth factory at the perfect time of year. 20+ (I lost track around 15) fish in 3 1/2 hours, a plethora of 3 pounders, and the biggest being 5 lbs 4 ounces. Even if you can only get out for a few hours, it's more than worth it. You just tilted your head, didn't you!

I'm getting goosebumps just thinking about this weekend. Good luck to all. Also, I'm hearing there are some trouble areas, floating wood and debris, by some of the launches near the mile roads areas. Crocker to be precise, I haven't seen it personally, but the source is a reliable one.

A-Jay, for the record, excellent post!

Catch and release season begins this Saturday. I'll be there.

Glad to hear it fired right up. I just hope you don't have to explain to any women or kids what a "donkey punch" is!!!

I saw that picture of you on another website and I actually told myself, "The only lake with smallies that tiny is Cass Lake." I did manage a couple nice 3.5 lb'ers while prefishing there last year which made me concentrate on the brown fish on tournament day. What a mistake!