Hello, my name is Bob, and I've been a fisherman for 35 yrs. Sounds like an intro. for a twelve step program doesn't it? They think we fishermen are addicted, sick, and twisted. Who else would stand shivering in the rain, feet wet, hands aching, making one more cast for a one in 10,000 chance at a Musky? (Get it? The fish of 10,000 casts) Yeah, I have a problem, but they say admitting it is the first step.

Anyway, about 10 yrs ago my friend Dave Wamboldt and I met while working together at Pike Creek Outfitters. Mike and Barb Hines, the owners were ready to retire, do some traveling, and start enjoying life instead of getting up in the dark as they both did for many years. I learned a great deal from them and they always treated me like family, and still do.

What you will find here is people who know what they're talking about, and everything you need for Lake Michigan. Dave is the Perch Guru. He even pours his own worms, we call them the "Wammer Slammers". I would be up the creek, to put it politely, without Dave. Did I mention he's got way more experience than me because he's way older? That's funny, I mention it to him all the time.

Thanks, Bob

Friday, June 24, 2011

fishin' report 6-24-11

Hopefully this weekend will change things for the fishing in the harbor. It will be the first Saturday this spring for which rain is not in the forcast. Perch action has been slow to non-existant. Many regulars aren't even trying anymore. Still other veterans are convinced that it will materialize and is just a little late. I hope that is the case. Usually if you can't get them at the bubbler with bait, then it is not a good sign. I haven't been out myself yet. Just haven't had time. I am relying on old salts like Freddie for my info. No one can doubt his credibility, or perch prowess.
Browns have been showing up in the harbor the last few days, but have not been caught much. If you have an Alewife on a hook- you have a chance, otherwise they are not hungry.

Lake Geneva is giving up the usual Rock Bass Bonanza. Delavan has been steady all season for gills and crappies. Otherwise, not much is happening. Heard hooker was good for nice gills, but I get that report every year and usually it boils down to Kenosha Keepers. For those of you that are unfamiliar with that term, we're talking about 6&1/2 to 7&1/2 inchers which magically change from 8-9's when the fish story is told.
I will get out soon for perch because I have to run my boat before I take it up north the week of the fourth. So I will judge the existance of perch for myself. Good luck on your outing-Bob
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