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Not sure if it’s been mentioned but Mann’s Auger Dog I believed it was called. A 7” lizard in black. That thing was absolutely a pre spawn bass slayer. John

You may have been disappointed but in my humble opinion you caught one of the best eating fresh water fish that swims. Pity those who have never tried one. John

Thanks guys. Yes, although I was in Michigan a long time ago on business, this is my first vacation there. The type of fishing will be brand new to me but I look forward to it. Thanks for the tips. John

Yes that’s the one. Thanks for the map. Looks pretty deep. John

My family and I are going to be in the lake ann area at the end of June. I hope to get in a little fishing. I’ll be fishing from the bank or at most a kayak. Never been to this area before but seems to be a lot of lakes around. Anyone got some advice on what to expect or what places to hit or stay away from? Let’s hear it from the Michiganers. Thanks, John.

I’m strictly a bank fisherman so I use a sling pack that I wear across my body. I rotate it behind me when actually fishing then bring it around when changing baits etc. Works super slick. It’s not real large but I can carry more stuff in it than I’ll ever need. Far as I’m concerned it’s the only way to go when you want to be mobile. John

My girls were older when they started, about the early to mid teens. I started them on spinning tackle and crank baits. The bass usually hook themselves when they hit. Told them to keep the rod high and don’t let the line go slack. They have been pretty successful in hooking and landing their fish. Good luck with your young ones. John

Pretty much what I use too. Seems to work. John

Count me in as a bank fisherman. Been doing it for 50+ years. Probably can’t add to whatever’s been posted but when fishing small bodies of water and coming upon a corner, toss your lure slightly upon the bank and gently drag it into the water. I think a bass can actually hear/feel the lure hit the bank because it seems many times they’re waiting on it. Some of my very best bass have been caught doing this. Of course if your out in a boat you could do this all the time so a kayak may be in my future. John

I caught my PB way back in the early 90’s when a buddy and I fished all the time. Got married, got a house and had kids and drifted away from fishing up until 5-6 years ago. I’m more serious about it now than I ever was but I’ve not been able to beat my pb or at least while I had a scale with me. Caught 2 fish 1-2 years ago that I thought might do it but no way to know for sure. The quest continues. John

Anyone see this? A little long but pretty interesting if not a little concerning. John

As a dedicated spin rod fisher, my go to is a Hurricane Red Bone MH. I hear Star makes some good ones too. These are considered inshore rods and that would be the direction I’d be looking. John

Not really fishing books but when I was in the first grade the library had 2 books called “Billy Bass” and “Bobby Bluegill” Absolutely loved reading those books about the life cycle of these fish. Never knew what became of them. Good luck in your search. John

I wear Lacrosse Granges. But I’m a bank and small water fisherman.??? John

Thanks guys for the advice. Mick, that is one detailed tutorial for fixing a rod. I’ll probably put another tip on it and see how it fishes. At this point I have little to lose. John