Harborside Bait & Tackle Fishin' Report: fishin' report 11-02-11

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

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

fishin' report 11-02-11

Fishing has slowed to a crawl here on the harbor in Kenosha. There are some die-hards, and some late comers who are still trying for Kings, but I think the Kings are done. There are lots of Browns and Rainbows still around, and they can be seen swimming past wherever you are standing along the harbor walls. There are also fish in the creek as far up as Petrifying Springs, and several are still biting. I heard those who fished the Root have done exceptionally well this year. Yesterday seems like it was the last day for at least a week where temps will be good enough to venture west to the inland lakes. With fall winds, rain, and clouds the fishing doesn't look promising. I hate to think that ice fishing will be what we have to look forward to. Spawn, small white tubes with waxies, and Oslos- in that order seem to be the producers.
Hope for a warm snap! Later, Bob