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Michigan Fishing
Jun 19, 2023 15:20:34 #
NJ219bands wrote:
Nice 👍
Thank you NJ219! Not a lot of quantity today...but a very spunky smallmouth and it gave me a thrill even though it was a solo catch! I ended up getting a good workout with paddling during the trolls, and that is partly why I enjoy the kayak so much anyways!
Jun 19, 2023 15:21:54 #
OJdidit wrote:
Nice fish fy!
Thank you OJ! It was a super healthy one and full of P & V! I felt like a rodeo fish tamer trying to calm it down for a few snapshots!
Jun 19, 2023 15:26:53 #
fishyaker wrote:
Hmmm...you've got my attention! We have 2 more week long Michigan camping trips planned yet this Summer...one in July and then one in August. I'll keep an eye out for dates if something gets posted!
Jun 19, 2023 15:43:51 #
fishyaker wrote:
Cartwheeling smallmouth bass this morning while ca... (show quote)
Sounds fun and a good size.
Jun 19, 2023 17:07:46 #
mistred64 wrote:
Sounds fun and a good size.
Thank you mistred64! Definitely a fun time on the water...with baited anticipation of having something lurking below to strike a lure!
Jun 19, 2023 18:36:45 #
fishyaker wrote:
Cartwheeling smallmouth bass this morning while ca... (show quote)
Looks like ya had a beautiful morning on the water fishyaker. The catch was a added bonus 👍
Jun 19, 2023 19:20:29 #
Whitey wrote:
Looks like ya had a beautiful morning on the water fishyaker. The catch was a added bonus 👍
Thank you Whitey! A completely serene morning for sure! The only wake I noticed was the size of what a pebble would make from a Minnkota trolling motor that a guy was using about a mile away from where I was paddling and fishing!
Jun 20, 2023 07:19:11 #
kandydisbar
Loc: West Orange, NJ
fishyaker wrote:
Cartwheeling smallmouth bass this morning while ca... (show quote)
Gorgeous place. Looks so peaceful.
Jun 20, 2023 08:22:39 #
kandydisbar wrote:
Gorgeous place. Looks so peaceful.
Thank you kandydisbar! It is among my favorite places to spend time on the water, and being close to home is a bonus. Glad you enjoyed the story and photos!
Unless the wind comes in from the North, or is very strong from elsewhere, this Lake Michigan bay (locally known as East Bay) tends to be protected enough to always allow a chance to be in the kayak and fishing! West Bay, on the flip side of Old Mission peninsula, tends to be the same way.
Jun 20, 2023 15:23:16 #
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Jun 22, 2023 18:08:27 #
Bstrong wrote:
Thank you Bstrong! Glad you enjoyed the story and photos!
Jun 22, 2023 18:09:54 #
PaulFish wrote:
That's a great smallie!
Thank you Paul Fish! These local bass are a lot of fun to pursue all Summer long in a variety of places along the shorelines of Lake Michigan. Whether on the troll or casting...it is becoming one of my favorite pursuits these days!
Jun 23, 2023 15:29:50 #
Steve83
Loc: Flint, mi
Beeeautiful!
I've been working on getting into yak fishing. Looks like you had a great day.
I've been working on getting into yak fishing. Looks like you had a great day.
Jun 23, 2023 16:47:59 #
Steve83 wrote:
Beeeautiful!
I've been working on getting into yak fishing. Looks like you had a great day.
I've been working on getting into yak fishing. Looks like you had a great day.
Thank you Steve 83! If you enjoy getting into some places where a boat can be challenging...a kayak is definitely a fun way to go! Storage and transport can be more simplified as well. I have been using a "touring" styled kayak for a long time because they tend to be lighter than the more modern dedicated fishing kayaks...although ultimately the size and weight of the kayak is up to you in terms of how you plan to use and deploy it.
Good luck on your research, and be sure to check out the used equipment market before buying brand new. Glad you enjoyed the story and photos!
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