Harborside Bait & Tackle Fishin' Report: fishin' report 10-11-12

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

Thursday, October 11, 2012

fishin' report 10-11-12

Spawn seems to be the hottest ticket in the harbor. Followed closely by white tube jigs tipped with wax worms. Spoons have been good, mostly glow green no matter the profile, but very tough to get fish to hit them at times. To describe the action....I'd have to say feast or famine. Sometimes everybody seems to have a fish on, other times.....it seems like the dead sea. Hang in there, it's far from over. The DNR's open house at the Racine weir is this weekend which means there are plenty of fish still around. That's Sat. (the 13th) from 9-3 at Lincoln Park if you're interested by the way. It's a really good show. Especially for the kids, or for people that have no idea of the magnitude of the fall fish run. Continue to fish the nastiest weather you can tolerate until then. Later, Bob.
P.S. Have not heard a word about inland action.