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

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

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

fishin' report 9-12-12

Kings have been being caught in the harbor the last couple of days. Mon. about 5 were caught. Tues. about 10 were caught....get the drift? Most have been on the medium size white tube jigs. Some were caught with a 3/4 oz. rainbow Krocodile, but alas this spoon was part of LuhrJensen's cut backs and is no longer made. The last ones I had flew out this week. I do have some "Rocket Doctor" spoons in the same pattern on order and they should be here by Fri. the 14th. Other than that, spawn is always a good bet as are Oslo spinners, and the ever popular Little Cleo 3/4 oz. Mostly in the metallics during the day, or in the glows in low or no light conditions. Get out there and whip the water to a foam because with the unpredictability of this year, who knows how long they'll stick around. Later, Bob