Harborside Bait & Tackle Fishin' Report: fishi' report 9-3-12

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

Monday, September 3, 2012

fishi' report 9-3-12

Finally!!! Some fish are actually starting to show up in the harbor. Not many, but some. Seems like the last couple of days the total for the harbor has been right around 5 fish. Some rainbows, and some browns. Most have been caught on spawn. With spoons bringing up the rear. We nnow have a good supply of spawn, but that doewn't mean we ever turn down eggs. Haven't heard of any Chinooks showing up yet. We will keep watching for them. Our central European friends have been showing up in increasing numbers, so it should be right around the corner. Trolling got tough for a while, but has since gotten better. This weekend saw most troller working on their boats because the steady east winds. Delevan is still going strong. What a fish factory. Gills have moved out to their deep holding spots on Geneva so look for them in 20+. Later, Bob