lecisnith Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 As we Northerners know, things have definitely been a little hit-and-miss. Was out last Thursday and Saturday. Caught a few Thursday, including a couple on a crankbait, which has been very elusive for me in my fledgling bass career. This guy and a 3lb, 10oz largemouth that I didn't get much of a picture of are the first two bass I've got on crankbaits that weren't sub-legal. I also just missed, probably, a 15-20 pound salmon on a tube from a lake that's not really supposed to have salmon, which was the most exciting three minutes I've had fishing in quite a while. Then on Saturday, had a rough day. First five hours, not as much as a bite, except for a little pike my buddy got on a jerkbait. The last hour, I got 7 or 8 in the boat, all over 2 pounds, most over 3, including my "official" PB 4lbs 5oz. The last bleedy one is the 4 pounder. Hey, it made me happy, that's all that counts. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted November 3, 2016 Global Moderator Share Posted November 3, 2016 New to the site and stumbled upon this. I'm from Greenville (Montcalm county). I mainly fish small state land lakes. Went out last weekend and caught a hammer handle not by choice. The bass have been real hit and miss around here lately. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish the Mitt Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Went out today and wasn't having any luck fishing the Kustom Kicker Jigs Freak parallel on some ledges (my go to lately). I tied on the new NX3 Swim Jigs by 2kJigs (not publicly released yet so was stoked) but nothing :(. Switched to some crankbaits, nothing. Tried some texas rigged soft platics, nada. Eventually, I tied on a Sebile jointed jerkbait (and then a Shadow Rap) and it was game on. A game of dinks but enjoyable regardless. I did however have my crankbait come untied and fly off. I spent 20mins casting at it with a jerkbait and finally got it!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lecisnith Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 I am headed out in T-minus 90 minutes. I am thinking it's going to be the last opportunity for the season since I'll be dealing with the holiday spectacular the next two months. 65 degrees, sunny, calm. Boy do I want me some topwater smallies this morning... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lecisnith Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Update: No topwater fish this morning. No jerkbait fish today. No spinnerbait fish today. No crankbait fish today. Nothing but four lousy tube fish...but I got a new PB. 4lbs 8oz. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User A-Jay Posted November 7, 2016 Super User Share Posted November 7, 2016 Dude ~ ! Nice Smallie PB's are Always a Blast Congrats btw - stop throwing topwater in November - you'll hurt yourself . . A-Jay 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lecisnith Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 It didn't last long. I have a couple of points on this lake that you can often get a hit on a buzzbait or hollow-bodied frog even in late October and mid March. I figured I'd give it a shot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLWoodman Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 lecisnith, those are all nice smallies, I'm jealous! I have not caught me one over 1.5 pounds this whole season. I did catch some very early morning largies on a 3" swimbait and a buzzbait... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLWoodman Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Sad to say, bass fishing is over with for me this year. I'm pretty sure they are moved out to their winter homes for the most part and this morning was frosty and too cold for me. I couldn't buy a bite. Found some bait fish but no bass and no bites. I took all my reels of my rods, cleaned everything up, organized all my tackle, and put everything up. It was depressing, like ending a long relationship. I wish I could pack my family up and move to a warmer climate, I don't know what I'm going to do all winter. Already I can't wait till May. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lecisnith Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Heading out for my first-ever post turkey day outing on Sunday. Supposed to have temps in the high 40s with "light, variable winds". Looks like a perfect storm to go out and get skunked! I think that I'm going to actually be targeting walleye and pike and just hope to run into a smallie or two. Last game of the year, can't hold anything back now. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish the Mitt Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 It's that time of year for me - packing up and storing away most of my gear. The only thing I do in Winter is a little pike spearing. I can't wait for next spring!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluna Posted December 19, 2016 Share Posted December 19, 2016 I dont ice fish, have cleaned and organized my reels and tackle. Kayaks look so lonely now. Checking out the TW sales, changes everyday. I am already bored. What do other anglers do in the winter months to pass the time? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robeng Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Watch the fishing channel Go ice fishing when there is safe ice. Dream. Vacation to Florida or Cabo San Lucas. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agilmorefishing Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Michigan is somewhat underrated as far as fishing! Love some Lake St. Clair, as well as Grand & Long Lake in Alpena. I used to do a lot of fishing over near Traverse City, but haven't made it over there in quite sometime. Anyone fished the torch chain in recent years? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lecisnith Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 I fish Skegemog and Torch all the time. Skegemog is my go-to. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agilmorefishing Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 I spent a lot of time fishing on Intermediate, however I never got over to Torch, or Skegemog. Both are lakes I will need to be making stops at, I know about the quality in Skegemog. What about Torch? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lecisnith Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 As far as Torch is concerned I haven't had near the success that I would like or feel that I should have. As far as size is concerned, every bass I've ever caught or have ever seen caught out of that lake has been big, 3 pounds or more and seem to fight harder than usual, even for smallies. The problem is finding them. And I've never been able to find them in numbers. I have heard of people having very, very good days, though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish the Mitt Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 I need to get up there this year. And to St. Clair! Everywhere! Lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajuice89 Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 I've always wanted to fish both torch and skegemog but it's all the way on the other side of the state and idk if my boat is big enough. I have fished skegemog but only from shore for a very short tine. Both lakes are absolutely beautiful 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lecisnith Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Depending on the conditions, I wouldn't hesitate to fish Skegemog in a small boat. The lake isn't all that big, and a lot of it stays pretty calm, even when everything else is churning. Torch, on the other hand, would probably require a larger vessel. But fishing on Skegemog is usually a very rewarding time. Highly recommended. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluna Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Are any of these lakes kayak friendly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lecisnith Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 While I have never fished Skegemog in a kayak, I have considered it. Just make sure to wear a pfd because it does get a fair amount of boat traffic. I would shy away from Torch. It is basically an inland great lake. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluna Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Thanks, I am looking at buying the kind that inflate when you hit the water. I have flipped once and it sucked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish the Mitt Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 It's getting to be that time of year. I've already been out a few times - to play with new rods and reels more or less. Has anyone been out? Any luck? If so, what, where, and how are you fishing? Let's get this Michigan thread back in the swing of things!! BTW: Who has a recent water temp stat (within a day or two)? My guess is high 30's, low 40's? I sold my boat last fall with plans to get a new one...hasn't happened yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted March 28, 2017 Global Moderator Share Posted March 28, 2017 I haven't had the boat out yet but I've tried a river a couple times that has smallies in it, no luck. It felt good though to be holding a rod and casting! No water temp. To report. Really itching though to get out on the boat and chase after the green fish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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