dajuice89 Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Hey guys im from michigan the lapeer county area my favorite local lake is murphy lake. I was wondering if anyone else is from michigan. The largemouth fishing isn't as popular as the smallmouth and walleye fishing. What are some of your favorite lakes in Michigan? By the way this ice is makin me crazy lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User A-Jay Posted February 15, 2016 Super User Share Posted February 15, 2016 I'm up in Otsego County. I fish just about any & all medium to small waters North of Hwy 72 but have been known to sneak down as far south as US-10. A-Jay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajuice89 Posted February 15, 2016 Author Share Posted February 15, 2016 So you are kinda by fletchers floodwaters i go there once a year usually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User A-Jay Posted February 15, 2016 Super User Share Posted February 15, 2016 As a crow flies, I'm 40 miles West of Fletcher's - but I don't talk about fishing there - (it's too good) Shhhhhhh A-Jay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lecisnith Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Traverse City area here. Grand Traverse Bays and Chain O Lakes are my main food source. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cgrinder Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Hello. Detroit area here. Ice is icy. Hoping for open water mid-March. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajuice89 Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 Mid march would be awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClayBuster Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 I'm down in Monroe County. I fish for a lot of river smallies in the Raisin, and largemouth in a lot of smaller lakes in the nearby area. Mid- March open water sounds good to me, too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajuice89 Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 I tear the river smallies up in caseville early may time. But thats about the extent of my smallmouth fishing, im thinking about going to st. Clair this year for smallmouths Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MI.Kayaker Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Clarkston area here. I fish all the lakes around. Have you ever gotten over to Lakeville Lake? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajuice89 Posted February 16, 2016 Author Share Posted February 16, 2016 Going to try to get to lakeville this year that lake looks awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunkerFisher Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Ann Arbor area here. I fish Kent Lake a lot, as well as scope out stretches of the Huron River around Barton Dam. FYI I've had more success below the dam than above it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajuice89 Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 Anyone ever goto mullet or burt lake thinking about trying them out this summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robeng Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Detroit area for me. Mostly Lake St Clair (LSC). Though I fish Kent Lake, Orion, Cass, Stoney Creek, Lakeville I like LSC except weekends. Too many boats. Have fun n be safe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish the Mitt Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 ...a little late but I'm here! MidMichigan here. Clare/Midland County line. I mostly fish the Tittabawassee Chain. Keeping mostly to Wixom/Sanford. Various other lakes, rivers, etc.. but that chain is my go to. Never fished it east of Dow Dam though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tygaiser7 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Southwest Michigan here. Kalamazoo area. Fish gull, Austin, and gourdneck lake a lot. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish the Mitt Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 So who here has spent any time on Houghton? My Tourney Kickoff (Open) is on Houghton and I've never fished it. Any advice or tips? Tourney date is May 29 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juhealy Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Canton here, I usually spend my time between Belleville, Ford, Whitmore, and Portage lakes when I have more time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robeng Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Juhealy: whats your fav lakes of ones you posted? Always looking for new adventures. Especially inland lakes that aren't crazy yet productive. Thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajuice89 Posted March 29, 2016 Author Share Posted March 29, 2016 On 3/23/2016 at 11:57 PM, SemperBass said: So who here has spent any time on Houghton? My Tourney Kickoff (Open) is on Houghton and I've never fished it. Any advice or tips? Tourney date is May 29 Ive fished it once but there was so much wind and huge waves my little boat couldn't take it lol good luck in the tourney if you ever need a co angler let me know i always wanted to try lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish the Mitt Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 You always wanted to try to fish Houghton or always wanted to try a Tournament? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajuice89 Posted March 30, 2016 Author Share Posted March 30, 2016 Always wanted to try a tournament but i was just kidding im not very good yet lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish the Mitt Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 "Good" is completely relative. For example, you and I compared to a lot of the other members here, couldn't compete. We are on a Bass dedicated forum. One of the biggest, if not biggest, forums dedicated to Bass fishing in the country. To us, being on here, we feel like the newbs - in which we kind of are. We don't have the years of expertise a lot of other people have. However, on the local circuits/tourneys, we are above average. That's me speaking personally. When I come on here, I come here to learn and teach. Learn what I don't know and teach what I've learned. But most of the time, a lot of the posters are far above me in expertise and knowledge - I can't always maintain a thread convo because I'm not to their level. However, if I go to my local sporting good stores, I can maintain, lead, and usually surpass any conversation there. So again, relative. Have confidence. For what it's worth, I've never fished a tourney. This year is my first. My passion for fishing is only a few years old. Before that, it was an occasional hobby. But my life changed (divorced) and put me in a situation where the opportunity and finances allowed me to persue fishing with a more committed sense. Once I was able to do that, I absolutely fell in love with it. Sincerely, Dr. Phil 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndianaFinesse Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 I completely agree. Most members on here are the local bass fishing stars in there area, but on bassresource some seem not as skilled. You just might be better than you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish the Mitt Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Exactly. Understanding that there are always people that know more than you, and then tapping into that resource (pun totally intended), will only escalate your skills as an angler. I for one am above average for my area in Bass fishing (personal assessment through experience and conversation). However, when I come on here, I feel like the little guy - which I am. I'm here to learn. Spread knowledge or advice to those I think can benefit but most importantly, learn. I've only been a member here for less than two weeks and I've already learned a lot. It's gratifying knowing that I have this resource and this group of members to assist me in my journey. If Bass fishing is truly your passion, commit and have the confidence in what you do. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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