Harborside Bait & Tackle Fishin' Report: fishin' report 12-9-11

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

Friday, December 9, 2011

fishin' report 12-9-11

I've been MIA for about a week, but not much has changed, or happened to write about. The guys who were brave enough to venture out in their boats last week did catch fish. They were hovering in the vicinity of the bridge, and were doing best casting cranks. The majority of fish caught were Browns, but there were a few Rainbows. Luckycrafts were the ticket. Tube jigs also produced last week. From what I've heard this week has been a bust. Sunday is forecast to be 40 degrees so look for those boaters to be out there again. They walk the sanity line. I know Roy will be there if the ramp isn't frozen. Later- Bob