5/31 Q-river

Straight out 3 miles from 10-11:30. Pull 5 fish with the family. Wife doesn't like to get up early. Short trip took my autistic son for his first trip and he caught his first eye. 90 minutes was all he could handle but I think hes hooked.

Trout fly fishing early July?

Hello everyone, I'm new to fly fishing and I would really like to take my wife and son out fly fishin for trout durin the 4th of July weekend. My question is, what river, which part of it would be my best bet? Would like to find a spot were I can set up a base camp close to the shore (accessible with my jeep) that isn't a campground to get the "roughing it" expirience. Like I said, we will be targeting trout... Just looking for some info from you guys. Thanks!





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Fha fur sale helsinki

Middle of the night over there. Won't be long and there's gonna be a whole lot more wild fur, and following, even more ranch foxes and mink. With the combined skins from ALC, Seattle, and Finnish Fur Sales, now SAGA, it will be interesting to see how many more skins the market can absorb. The big sale in Kopenhagen, in two weeks. 25% down, balance due in Sept.. Lots of fur to be sold in June.

Lund 1700 Explorer

2005 Lund 1700 Explorer 60 hp Mercury 4 Stroke EFI, Motor Guide 70# Wireless trolling motor, Lowrance 38c HD Sonar/GPS. Call for all options and any questions 734-498-2218 my name is Gordie - See More Here: http://ift.tt/1iGAOp6

HOt ponds/cat fish

Looking to get out and try some cat fishing at the ponds. If anyone need a partner let me know.

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Job Opening at SDI

Part-time Floor Help/Cashier



We are looking for two reliable people to help out here in the shop.



Must have basic fishing knowledge and be available to work on the weekends.Must be able to follow instruction and complete task on there own with little to no supervision at times. Prior retail experience is a plus. Must have a strong basic knowledge of using computers.



Please apply in store only.

Friday afternoon report

Went out for 2 hours today between 2 and 4 caught 1 24 inch walleye and a bass. Was trolling crawler harnesses I was told good colors were pink and gold. I caught mine on chartreuse near metro.



I'm using 1/2 oz. inline weights on spinning gear so I'm not sure exactly how far back. What speed do people normally troll at? I was trying to stay around 1 mph.

BC Shore fishing

Thought I'd post for all the shore bound guys like myself. The fishing has been great been picking up some nicer fish still and some average eaters.



Picked up three this afternoon after work in an hour. throwing twisters downstream and slowly working them back up has been the best for me bright days like today dark colors were working better than bright colors.

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Good mid-range trolling reel?

Hello all,



What is the current go-to trolling reel with riggers and dipseys for Great Lakes salmon? I would like to upgrade a reel or two.



I'm thinking full metal body and level wind. I want something with a line counter and that will last a while. I'm familiar with star drags but would consider something else if it's better. Don't want to spend a fortune but willing to go with something better than entry level.



Thanks for any ideas.

Surprized at the pump.

For the first time in a while, (years) diesel was cheaper than regular gas.

Smallie Fishing for a week

Hey everyone!



I'm a new member to the site and need some help!



I'm taking next week off to fish the Saginaw Bay area for Smallies and Walleye. I'm driving up from Tennessee and want to make the most of this fishing trip. I'll be staying in Harrison and driving to fishing spots from there.



I'll be fishing the following gear:

Z20 Ranger w/225 E-Tec

6 Bait & 6 Spin Rods

Tubes, Jerks, Jigs, Spinners, and Senko's

Will get Crawler Harness' for Walleyes





Can anyone point me in the right direction for Smallies or Walleye?

General location, depths, your favorite techniques, good launch sites:help:.



Thanks in advance!

Scr Thursday eve report

Me and EC2CY went out from 5-9 and could only get 4. 2 jigging and 2 w harness. Water clear and 55. Nice night to be out. Algonac area





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Upper D

My boy and I Handlined from 4:30-10 up around the 113 can. Nothing but bass of every species! Not one walleye. Used spoons,wobblers, Rapalas and after dark plugs. North wind was nasty. Passed through the channel multiple times also. I lost em



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In the store what are you looking for??

So when you are looking for a new reel or rod in the store what are somethings your looking for? I really don't have a clue. I need some pointers please!!:)

Using Tadpoles with copper

I did some dive testing today and got some interesting results. I rigged an Off Shore Magnum Tadpole to run inline using 2 OR-16 releases. I let out 150' of Blood Run 45# copper and attached the Tadpole to the backer. I used a Fish Hawk TD to do the testing. I think the numbers are fairly accurate, but we will know for sure when they are tested by Mark from Precision Trolling data later this year. With the 150' copper, the Tadpole will stay set without locking the release in with a rubber band, you just have to make sure it is set when you put it in the water. If you use it with 300', you will have to lock the release on the arm in with a rubber band so it doesn't trip. After learning what I did today, though, I doubt the 300 coppers will be seeing much action!



Here's what I found:



150' copper at 2.0 MPH:

100' back (after all the copper is out)- 25' deep = 59' total

150' back - 35' deep = 69' total





2.5 MPH:



100' back - 20' deep = 47' total

150' back - 30' deep = 57 total



Testing was done with a Regular size Silver Streak. It was flat today, so I could really dial in the speed and the autopilot kept me straight, eliminating as many variables as I could. The same can be done with lead core, hopefully I will have some numbers for that soon as well. I think one of the main advantages of this is that you can really dial in the depth you want to fish. You aren't limited to only how much copper is on the reel anymore. The Tadpole dives deeper than similar devices of the same weight due the large planing surface.



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SCR from shore

I'm going to be heading up to Algonac on the boardwalk in town this weekend and was wondering if anyone has been catching walleyes there lately. I haven't seen any reports and was just curious.

Thanks Mitch

Turkey Hunt Video Up Close

This was awesome hunt... I posted about the hunt already in the I got my bird post. Won't let me edit that post so here is the link to the video. Hope you enjoy it.

Michigan Turkey Hunt- Up Close and Personal - YouTube

Michigan Turkey Hunt- Up Close and Personal - YouTube

ssp or bouls?

I was gonna take my first trip of the year to the lake on monday do to the fact i have ben fishing the river with limit still. I would be greatfull for where i should fish or to start fishing ?i will be trolling meat and any help would be appreciated? Area,colors,speed...quick report for the d river from friday got limit in 2 hours neer sugar island . Jigs n crawlers

Brownstown Fifefighters Gun Raffle

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CMHRC 25th anv. hunt test

CMHRC's Hunt test is June 7th and 8th at Omega farms in Williamston,MI. I highly recommend coming out to see some great dog work and meet some of the best people in the hunt test game. We still have openings in Started and Seasoned so for some of you first timers this would be a great opportunity to see where you and your dog's level of training is at.



With this being our 25th anniversary, we are holding a pig roast Saturday after the tests are complete along with a great raffle. Come join the fun and I hope to see you there! Larry

Hollaway reservoir

Anyone been fishing holloway lately? Going out sat evening. Just wondering what people are catching and what to use. Will only be my 2nd time fishing it.





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Wow

What a game! Two good teams going at it! Too bad for us, but I like a well played game.:)

Custom Call Lanyard

Anyone have a good connection for a Custom Call Lanyard? I've gotten a few from a guy in Missouri a few years ago but he's know longer making them....I've done the google search deal but haven't found anything that really stands out.



Thanks

Matt

Global Warming - Solutions?

Let's not debate if it is real . Let's assume it is and caused by burning fossil fuels. What is the solution to the problem assuming it is a problem?



I do not think the alternatives are as easy as substituting refrigerants.

Lsc 5/28

Short trip out from the Spillway this morning. Headed for 8 FOW south of Metro Beach trolling into 12 FOW. No takers. Berkley Flicker Shad, DHJ12 and RR (800). Pulled lines in rode around the bay, south past the 400 club and out to 17 FOW. No fish marked, but have seen & heard of reports of some catching walleye out there. Trolled another 30 min and caught 1 pike and 1 rock bass. Both returned to bite again. 'Never give up.'

South Haven 5-26-14

Took the wife and kids out on Monday - not ideal times - but fished from 3pm until about 6pm. I waited for the crowds to clear before attempting to fish here on Memorial Day. We trolled straight out anywhere from 60 to 100 feet of water. I ran downriggers and full lead cores with spoons as well as 2 dipsey rods with dodgers and flies. I had all areas of the water column covered from 20 foot down to about 80. We never had a hit. Graph showed decent pockets of fish and bait but no takers. Great day to be on the water with calm seas and sun but fishing could have been better. Despite the day and time, I have never seen so many people on the piers, beaches and all areas lining the river - it looked like Daytona Beach.

Aero Hunter - Last 3 Days of Pre-Order Pricing

This product, produced by the New Tribe company, makers of professional tree climbing gear, is sort of a higher-end treesaddle, and was introduced last year. The product underwent some rigorous field testing, and I anticipated some design changes. Those changes have apparently been adopted, and the Aero Hunter Evolution will be available for shipment next month. Through June 1, New Tribe is offering a $40 pre-order discount.



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A previous discussion here of this product:

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I'm a treesaddle fan, and have pretty much hunted exclusively from them for the past ten hunting seasons. I ordered an Aero Hunter Evolution and look forward to putting it to the test.

Bouy 94

Thinking about hitting up bouy 94 to start on Thru. evening. Anyone have any luck over there?

Upcoming TVC Fishing Tournaments

Seen this in a local Traverse Ticker. Figured some may find it interesting. The $50K guaranteed payout for the largest salmon 80% of the state record is a big payout.

Quote:

The Ticker's Summer 2014 Tackle Box May 28, 2014 By Beth Milligan From the launch of a historic new fishing charter to Traverse City's quest to build a public fishing pier to several upcoming fishing events, The Ticker has your official 2014 summer fishing report. Traverse City Fishing Pier A proposed 550-foot fishing pier at the mouth of the Boardman River on Grand Traverse Bay is moving forward as local officials launch a search for a design firm for the project. The city recently posted a request-for-qualifications (RFQ) seeking design work, engineering studies and construction drawings for the planned pier, which was identified as a high priority in several public planning and visioning processes over the last decade, including the city's 2010 Bayfront Plan. Traverse City was awarded a $232,000 grant from the Great Lakes Fishery Trust last November to fund the design phase of the project. According to city documents, the pier “will provide unique, outstanding access for people of all ages, needs and abilities to fish for migratory and other species, and to learn about the Great Lakes, the importance of stewardship and the value, challenges and opportunities involving the fishery.” The city is accepting RFQ bids for the project through June 12. Bailey's Tribal Charters While dozens of fishing charters operate throughout northern Michigan, cousins and Grand Traverse Band (GTB) of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians members Derek and Billy Bailey hope to make history when they launch Bailey's Tribal Charters in June. “This will be the first-ever tribal charter fishing operation by a tribal citizen from any of the five signatory tribes,” Derek tells The Ticker, referring to the five tribes that signed the 1836 Treaty of Washington guaranteeing Native American rights to fish and hunt in Michigan. “Our first launch will be historic in that context, and also symbolic of the exercise of treaty rights to fish commercially.” The cousins initially plan to offer five-hour charters for 1-3 passengers out of Frankfort, with service later expanded to Benzie, Leelanau and Grand Traverse counties. Unlike most local charters, the operation will go primarily through GTB's Conservation Department for vessel inspection and license approval to operate on the Great Lakes. Non-native passengers on the company tours will need to have a state-issued fishing license, and fish catch reports will be turned into the state for quota records. Fishing Tournaments and Events Several fishing tournaments and events will offer local anglers a chance to land bragging rights – and cash and prizes – across the region this summer. On June 7, the 2014 West Bay Beach Trout Derby will pit two-man teams in a six-hour competition on West and East Grand Traverse Bays to catch the biggest trout. The rules of the competition have been honed so that the event “can be won by anyone,” according to organizers, making it fun for amateurs and pros alike. Entry fees are $125, with first place netting $1,000 (based on 30 entries). On June 15, Grand Traverse Area Sport Fishing Association (GTASFA) will host the 15th Annual Bihlman Memorial Fishing Tournament at Mineral Springs Park in Frankfort. The event awards prizes in several categories, including Largest Youth Fish, and donates 100 percent of its proceeds to Camp Quality Michigan. GTASFA also hosts a weekly fishing league from May to September, with a $10 entry fee and cash and prizes (including kids' prizes) for largest fish caught each week. Finally, after a five-year absence, the Salmon Classic will return to West Bay Beach, a Holiday Inn Resort, on August 29-31. The weekend offers over $75,000 in cash prizes and multiple events, including the Big Box Shootout, Ladies Classic, Big Fish Shootout, Sweet 16 and Main Event. Two “mega-fish prizes” are also offered, including $50,000 guaranteed for the largest Chinook salmon over 80 percent of the state record and $10,000 guaranteed for the largest Chinook salmon over the current Salmon Classic record. For registration and details, click here.

License for non-resident kid?

Strange question but I'd like to be sure. My 12 y.o. nephew will be here from out West in July and wants to fish. Obviously, Michigan kids under 17 don't need a license but what about non-residents? I don't see anything in the guide that makes a distinction but I don't like not really knowing. I can always call the DNR too, just thought I'd pick some brains here. Don't mind buying him one and may do it just to make sure he understands about licenses. I can always get him a sportcard, too.

More truth about Cancer.

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have posted a couple good articles lately,but the censors of M-S have deleted them because they contained cannabis content. Yes it has come to that !:lol:



It seems as though sharing truth and health among friends and fellow sportsmen has its limitations after all. I have been told that I cannot post that stuff here any more. It appears that some of the folks who donated money to the Fishing for BBQ events and the cancer center have a beef with me talking about cannabis medicines on this site. Perhaps their heartfelt donations are supposed to buy silence of injustice and lies.



:lol:

Please pm and let me know how much I conned out of you for that cause. I will gladly refund your money out of my own pocket.I already feel bad enuff that I asked people to donate anything to the cancer industry.Almost as bad as having pretend friends stabbing me in the back.



Karma fascinates me ! :D





The above article has some useful info on ways to prevent cancer from coming into your life. Wouldn't it be great if an industry that was interested in improving our health, would tell us these things before we get the disease? I see it all the time, people refuse to change their bad habits until something bad happens with their health. There are people who still smoke cigarettes while on oxygen . People with ulcers still drinking alcohol or soft drinks, stuff like that. Lots of cancer centers dont even mention diet changes to their patients. Hope the article helps a few last longer. Generating revenue has replaced health care in this country.

Petoskey

Guys,



I am going to Petoskey this weekend and can't bring the boat. Are there any places from shore anyone can recommend for bass, steelhead, really anything. I've never fished the bay and I have some spare time and would like to.



Thanks!!



Bill

Looking for a guide ?

Id like to give an endorsement to my friend sswhitelightning. If your looking to try bowfishing or want to go but don't have a boat or bow give steve a call. He's got a great setup and supplies you with everything you need. Just go and have fun. Steve is a stand up guy I met here on ms. You will have a great time.



Look at the smiles on these two newbies.



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Gull Lake Bass Fishing

I have a tournament on Gull lake June 7th. I have never been on the lake before and really don't know where to start. Any recent reports or areas to start or look for would be great.

Pop-Up Camper and Generator Question?

The cable that pulls out from the side of my camper wont fit my outlets on generator but it fits with an adapter in the 5-20r outlet which says household.Will this outlet power a TV,DVD player and a 60 watt light?Here is a pic of it plugged into this 5-20r outlet!!







Here is a pic of the RV ready plug that says TT-30r but none of my plugs fit this outlet.The outlet is way bigger than any of my plugs.Here is a pic of TT-30r outlet on generator.











Here is a pic of air conditioner plug that also doesnt fit any outlet on the generator.What kind adapters do I need for the plugs?

1985 johnson 8hp long shaft

1985 Johnson long shaft . motor runs good, new seals in lower unit. gas tank not included - See More Here: http://ift.tt/ScrP8l

Found big cat sign

I was out morel hunting near a swamp in Ogemaw county this past weekend, and found what looked like a cougar kill. There was a deer carcass near a large pine tree that was just fur and bones left on the ground. What I thought was odd is that it looked like the carcass had fell from the tree, as a few broken branches hung just above the carcass. As I looked closer at the tree, I seen deer hair stuck to the bark in several spots going up, as well as many deep claw marks. In addition, there was some large scat near by as well, large as a bear's but shaped more like coyote. Do any other animals drag their kill up a tree? I got some pic's of the tree and scat i can post later.

Value

I just upgraded to an HDS 7. I have a perfectly good 3500C plotter with the 4000 antenna. Also a Lowrance 67X graph that works perfect. It has speed and temp. The 3500C has a lakemaster chip in it.



Does anyone know what these would be worth as a package deal???



Thanks to all who reply.



Grizzly

Ad won't post

I got through all the steps. Add pics. When complete it takes me back to the start page without any information as to why it didn't post. I tried this twice last night. The second time after waiting an hour for it to show up in case it took a while.



Advise??

Thumb smallies!

With the big boat in to be re-powered and a weeks vacation to kill I've been pounding the smallmouth from Caseville to Grindstone. All the fish are being caught while wading or off shore. Last night I landed 3 bonus walleyes. Leeches are the ticket for me. I even managed to stumble across a couple of dozen morells while walking the woods to and from my fishing spot. Going to fish out of a canoe this morning to get to new waters. Good fishin!

First northern of the year

Not a huge northern maybe legal size but not bad for a half hour a screwing around mid day. Caught on big white twister tail grub and 1/4 white solid white jig with spiner



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hot ponds

fun fishing caught 57 cat fish all released:)

St. Hoe 5/26

Well hit the lake this morning for my first time in awhile on my buddies boat. Fishing was quite good offshore 100+ FOW. Rigger and slider took our first bites of the day then died off besides a laker later. Diver took two hits with one coming off and the other being a Laker. Coppers started firing as the sun got higher. 150-200'. Green spoons were good. We kept 3 decent kings, stomach content was three medium sized alewife in one, and the other two were empty. Marked isolated bait balls most of the day, more so from 60'-90' when we first set lines. Total we released a small king, a steelhead, a coho, and three lake trout. 9 for 13. A few of the fish we lost felt decent, but hooks pulled. On our run back in while full throttle the outboard suddenly dropped a few mph, then quit completely. We were left floating in 70'. After a few phone calls to a buddy who is a mate, a local charter was kind enough to pull us back to port. Not sure if he wants his name mentioned or not but thanks a ton Capt. Mike.

Alpena

Went to Alpena out bye Thunderbay Island and boated 2 Lakers and a King on 5-23..Great night watching the sun go down over Thunderbay Island lighthouse. 70 FOW 50 down on the Lakers.King hit a Dipsy. All on spoons.

Sat and Sun reports....not good ..not bad

Saturday 3 of us hit the upper about 6:30am. Boated 8 of them across the river from the morning Techno crap. Then bang, they shut down. Called it a day.



ALmost the exact same thing further up river on Sunday except we managed 9. All in all a reasonable weekend. Limits are always the best but days like these keep you humble.



Marty

Lapeer County Open to ORV Road Use

Effective 5-7-2014 Lapeer County Roads are open to ORV use. Looks like the first county to adopt under the new law opening up the entire state to allow county road use by ORV's



Link to Ordinance



The City of Ithaca (Gratiot County) also has passed an ORV road use ordinance effective May 27, 2014.



Steve

5/25 Bolles Harbor Evening report

Well, I just had to get the boat out on Erie this weekend. So, me and my 16 year old son decided this evening would be a fine time. Got to Bolles about 6:00 and ran out to about 3 miles north of Toledo Light, turned our tail to the rather fresh east wind and set out 4 rods with dipseys. Trolled for 1 1/2 hours with a couple silvers and a couple white perch to show for it. covered almost 4 miles without a sigle walleye hit and (maybe worse) never even saw a school of 'eyes on the Lowrance.



Launching and recovering my boat, I talked with 9 different boats, the talley: one boat had a 3 man limit (fished 9 hours) one boat had a 2 man limit (fished 10 1/2 hours), 2 boats had 1 fish each the other 5 zero.



Still.........gasoline $40, 4 doz crawlers $10, a half dozen Bates burgers and fries $10, 4 hours uninterrupted quality time with my 16 year old son......PRICELESS! :)

Port sanilac

Am today went 9 for 10 , 1 king, 8 Lakers,1 pink. Lost another screamer king. 40 to 50 fow. Surface temperatures 46 degrees. Cutbait rigs blue frog,green frog,clear red caught most of our fish. Cant believe still kings still around. King had several small fish in stomach looked like shinners. Hard to tell forsure.

Southside 2 man

Went out of qcee this morning lines wet by 830 done by 11 all nice eaters 17-20" lots of throwbacks and some big **** catfeesh no pics phones been dead since I got up there lol all colors worked 9-11fow

East Lake - Eastern UP

Hey all, I'm looking for any information on East Lake in the Eastern part of the UP. Anyone fish it? Is there any camping in the area? Looking for a place to take my little girls pan fish fishing for the most part. Thanks!

Metal - mobile home / Trailer roof repair

I have been doing a lot of mobile home metal roof and ceiling light repairs over the last few years due to the disappointing weather. Examples are specific area repair or entire surface refinishing, not looking to make a living just supplemental income. I would even be willing to barter or cut the price if you give me a hand



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St. Joe Friday

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Fished Friday am for four hours from 45 foot of water out without a hit. Around 12 pm we got into a school of Kings. We picked up three cookie cutter, 15 lb Kings along with another seven over eight pounds. All but one fish came on boards and magnum spoons with purple being the best color. We had 150 copper and 3-5 color lead on the boards. Our seven year old rider, Lucas reeled in many of the Kings including the last 15 pounder.

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video of kids night bowfishing the bay

Took my kids to sag bay night fishing and they rocked it for 3 hours filling 2.5 barrels. We were over loaded and back at the ramp by midnight. I didn't even bring my bow. My wife brought hers but only shot after the kids would miss. Best night ever watching them have so much fun!



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Deer blind

Does anyone know of an outfit that will come out to your property and build an elevated blind? I cant do it by myself. If I keep waiting for my kids or my buddies who come out of the woodwork in the fall hell will either freeze over or it will be season and I dont want to be doing this then.Or does anyone know if a manufactered blind easy enough to put up with one person.



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Great day on the water

Son got into the ten pound club today. Ended up with 3 and a 13" perch in front of Fermi 19ft of water bb 80 back with crawlers no limits but a great day on the water.

First timer - LSC Smallies

Took a bud out for the first time in front of Selfridge this am. Caught a ton of Smallies. Black plastics and drifting crawlers took the most fish. Nothing hit lipless or jerk baits. Saw Walleye Mike net a nice one out there too.



Was fun introducing my bud to the pull of LSC Smallies in May!







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Neighbor's barking dogs

Our next door neighbors have 3 of those "ankle biter" yappy dogs that wouldn't shut up when they were let outside.



We got this device from Amazon and pointed it to where they let their dogs out. It's been up for a day now and so far it works great. As soon as one of the dogs bark it immediately stops. The dogs seem to be frustrated by it, but at least are now being quiet, even when people walk by.



Anyone have any experience with this device? I'm concerned the dogs might eventually ignore the discomfort and start barking again.

Hello

My name is Dale from northern MI. Looking forward to getting to know some of you and share thoughts and ideas.

Lost drift sock-Augres

A friend lost one this morning. If anyone would mind helping another out, please send some info. Thanks!!

GLSDA At Pine Hill - June 7th

Great Lakes Sport Dog Assn. will be at the beautiful Pine Hill Kennel and Sportsman's Club in Belding on June 7th for a combination Upland / Retriever Hunt Test. All of our events are open to the public and no membership is required, only the $45.00 entry fee to cover costs. These fun events are put together to give opportunities to get your dog in the field or marsh, socialize with other dog owners, train for a possible competition event and to have a good time. Please consider attending and bring a few friends, entry deadline is June 2nd so that birds can be ordered. Registrations can be made via our website. We hope to see you there.

Boats! Boats!

I got here while the lovely orange and red was on the horizon.



I cannot believe how many boats and people I am seeing everywhere I go on the east side. I did not see this many people on duck opening last fall.



We may be able to walk from boat to boat this weekend. I'm not looking forward to fighting over the planer board spread.

Lost net tonight Linwood Bay Marina

If anybody finds a net by the fish hooks at the cleaning station at Linwood Bay Marina let me know. It is a nice black extendable net. I left it by the cleaning station while cleaning fish at about 8 o'clock pm on Friday evening. I went back at 8:15 and it was gone. If you look at the background of the Attach picture you'll see an image of what the net looks like. Thanks







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31' silverton convertible 1978

Great family fishing boat. Never fished before I purchased 2 yrs ago. Selling with 2 downriggers, six rods and an assortment of lures. Garmin 541 and all the life jackets needed. She's ready to go in the water when you are. - See More Here: http://ift.tt/1hidpKa

US buying Russian made rocket engines

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atlantics and pinks trip help please!

Ok guys....



Our group of guys are avid steelie and salmon chasers down state, but want to come up on two trips and chase some up offerings. one trip early for the atlantics and another one for pinks...



can you help us in any way, i am sure we have all the needed gear already but we are not familiar with these two. also any help on locations, lodging, sports shops in area would be great. I dont need to know your holes just need to get to a starting point, we can read water and arent greenies. PM me if you some semi "special" info you dont want to post.



we are lookin at a trip soon for the atlantics so just tryin to get ready...





thanks in advance!

mrfishalot

Anyone else going west this fall?

Are any of trad guys out here headed west for a bowhunt this year? Elk? Deer? Antelope?



Two buddies of mine and I are doing a drop camp hunt for elk in southern Colorado the last week of September. I did a lot of DIY backpack hunting when I lived in Wyoming and I have done one guided elk hunt, which I didn't really care for. This will be a tweener. A wall tent camp will be set up and all the cooking gear will be there. We just bring food and hunting gear. We will camp on private ground and there is a wilderness area that butts up to the private ground. It is 12 miles to the nearest trailhead to get close to us in the wilderness area. I am taking gear to spike out if the urge hits me.



I will be shooting a 60# Schafer Silvertip recurve with Beman MFX 400s, 50 grain inserts and 225 grain heads. I just got home from a walk around the outdoor course at the archery club at daylight and I shot lights out. Now I just need to do a bit more conditioning.



D.P.

What is wrong with this Lake Trout???

Caught this laker last night off Empire. We thought the girth was unusual, and it surely was! It's stomach was abnormal. Very large with tube like extensions. At first I thought possible VHS, but now I'm doubtful. Fish obviously seemed generally healthy, it sure was eating well!

Has anyone seen this before, any idea what it was? Is it safe to eat?

Shaggy boat blind

Anyone here use one? How you like it? I'm just wanting to buy the panels. The two I am looking at is Mud Buddy's shaggy panels and Rancho Safari's. I'm leaning more toward the Rancho as they seem to look much better and it's American made. I know Rancho made mud buddy's before they outsourced into China. That's besides the point.



How have they held up? How do they blend in around here, as in marsh environments? How are they in the cold? Just looking for opinions. Thanks.

Need Surveying Help

My brother and I own property in Battle Creek and are having issues with a neighbor as it relates to the one property line. We have all the necessary paperwork but need one side of the property to be re-done. We were quoted $1300.00 for one side. If anyone has experience and wouldn't mind helping out a couple of Sportsman members, send me a pm.

Luna Pier...Anyone having luck casting from the pier?

Just wondering if anyone has been out at the pier and having any luck?



Thanks

-Cody

8 Week Old Male GSP Puppy

Due to a large litter of 11, we have one AWESOME MALE ready to go! Usually our pupppies are sold by the time they are born.



He is already sleeping though the night and already crate and paper trained at 8 weeks of age.



Colonial Farms GSP Puppies:



We are German Shorthaired Pointer breeders and only have 1 litter of quality GSPs each year. Our females have a litter every other year (at ages 2, 4 and 6) because foremost they are all field guide dogs on our Private Gamebird Preserve in Chelsea, Michigan.



All of our puppies are raised and socialized in our home.They are already crate trained and paper trained by the time you take them home!



They will have a two year (25 month) health warranty and lifetime support.





All of our puppies go to their new homes with the following:



*AKC Full Registration with FULL breeding rights

*Puppy Contract with Our Guarantees in Writing

*2 Year (25 month) Health Warranty

*Lifetime Support

*Raised and Socialized in Our Home

*Crate Trained (sleeps in crate)

*Paper Potty Trained Already

*First 5-in-1 Puppy Shot

*Dewormed at 3, 5 and 7 weeks

*Tails Docked

*Dewclaws Removed

*GSP Pet Owners Manual (93 pages)

*Puppy Kit form Iams

*Dog Food

*Heartgard Packet with 1st month dose

*GetMeHome.com ID TAG - Personalized online website for your puppy (lost and found ID)

*K V Vet Catalog



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battle creek area ?

Headed that way for family vacation begginnig of July. Looking for suggestions on any private campgrounds over that way. Something pop up friendly or cabins and with a pool preferably. Thanks!

Kids Turkey Season

I'm grateful for the wonderful Spring turkey hunting I've been able to spend with each of my boys this year.



April 22, 10.5" Beard, R - 1.25", L - 1.3", 26#'s!





May 2, 10" Beard, R - 1", L - 7/8", 20#'s





May 17, 9.5" Beard, R - 7/8", L - 7/8", 19#'s

The Nakina drive

Heading to Nakina in June, wondering if anyone has taken the "shortcut" from Manitouwadge to Caramat route. The road can be "dicey" but will save you time. Used it last year with a lot of wash-outs and decided to do the Hornepayne route on the way back. Have a new Dodge Ram Crew 4x4 this year for the trip so it should be better than the Mini-van used last year. So, if anyone has used this route I appreciate how the road was. Thanks

hi everyone

been checking this site all spring, taking in all the info i could to learn to jig...thanks for all the great info everyone. Had to join just so i could thank everyone...

St. joe 05/22 pm

Fished from 3 pm to 8 pm. Heavy fog until last two hours but very calm. Tried water from 75 - 45 with 50 - 55 deep the best. Landed 4 - 9. We caught 3 Coho and 1 King (16 lbs.) Best depth was 30 feet down. Every application had a hit except for wire. No fish hit a fly. Magnum spoons best.



Try again on Friday. Good luck fishermen.

Brookies

Haven't been trout fishing in many years. Got a bug up my butt to go do a little small stream fishing, hoping to catch some brook trout. Anybody willing to share any tips or general areas to try-not looking for anyones hot spots. Thanks for any info.

Where did you get a second mortage???

Looking to see if anyone can help me out. I am looking at purchasing a cabin( its actually someone's main home on 19 acres) in the northern lower. I talked to a mortgage broker at my local bank and everything sounded great to get pre-approved at a decent rate (3.375% for 15yrs or 4.25% for 30 yrs). Until I showed up and explained the property. Once they found out it was over 10 acres they told me they couldn't finance it and still sell off the mortgage. They currently sell off all mortgages to Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae. But said neither will buy a vacation/2nd home mortgage on anything over the 10 acres. But they could do an in house loan at over 5% which they would not sell off. So I went to Greenstone knowing they do vacant land and farm properties. With them I am looking at 5.25% for 15yrs or 5.8% for 30 yrs.



I'm planning on calling around to several places in the morning looking to see what I can find out. I am suppose to be looking at the place next Thursday and planned on putting in a bid. I have no problem providing the 20% down payment and shouldn't have an issue getting approved. But this road block could be a make or break the deal. It makes a huge difference in monthly payment and amount spent over 15/30yrs. I just cant believe the amount of acreage can actually make any difference what so ever on an interest rate. Thanks for any help/suggestions.

2006 Dodge Ram 1500 ST 4DR 4WD Quad Cab Pickup

FOR SALE BY OWNER



2006 Dodge Ram 1500 ST 4DR 4WD Quad Cab Pickup



V.I.N.: 1D7HU18PX6J187125

Mileage: 159,816

Engine: 4.7 Liter V8 Flex Fuel

Transmission: 5-Speed Auto

Options: A/C, Radio AM/FM: CD, Power Windows/Mirrors/Locks: 1-keyless entry fobs, Cruise & Tilt.

Exterior: Patriot Blue Interior: Gray Cloth



This truck is clean inside and out



4 wheel drive

New Goodyear Wrangler tires!

Nice capper with locking windows in rear and sides!



Im getting it detailed tomorrow, so it will be clean and shiny for you!



No lien, clean title, drive it home!



Listed well below blue book value!



Call, email, or text with interest or questions.



$9150 OBO



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Hooks for kings

Gonna try floating skein for kings this year. What kind of hooks do you guys use? Size? I use gammy octopus hooks in size 8 for steelhead. Not sure if you guys beef up your hooks for kings. Any advice is appreciated.

Sony S40 whiteflash homebrew build

Put this build together when I had some free time this winter. Not a long term build due to the limitations in the size of the case but should be acceptable for someone who can check their card every week or so.

Sony S40 whiteflash cam, 1020 Pelican case with pipethru tube for mounting and security purposes.

Snapshot Sniper SSII board with trail and feeder settings and it's own self contained 3.6 volt lithium battery for its power source.

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Scherzer ...... Ouch!

Could be a long game today.

Draft pick

Just heard the news that the pistons move down to ninth in the draft means they have to give their pick to Charlotte for the Ben Gordon deal. My god I really loved joe d as a player and he's a good person but what a lousy gm he was. Terrible draft choices and fa signings as well. Charlie V, Ben Gordon, josh smith, darko. The list goes on. Good luck Stan. I hope you're the guy.

Walleye For Warriors boat Slips

Anyone needing a boat slip for the w.f.w. event for sat night? Send me your name, phone number and/or e-mail. Also need to know how long your boat is. This is Only for boat capts. that are send up. Have only 5 slips spoken for so far. Send me a e-mail at ronwsutton@hotmail.com They will go fast. I in charge of the slips. please Do Not call Nels Larson. His plate is already full. Thanks

You might be a redneck if...

...your aluminum boat is more JBWeld than aluminum.



Good news is, it should sink more slowly now. ....The Aluminum Pony rides again! Might hit the tibb Fri or Saturday depending on how bad this rain messes things up. Its POURING and almost constantly lightning here at my place right now.

Avila may be looonng gone,

Ah ha made ya look! Just kidding, but it looks like Al Avila (Alex's Dad) could be offered the GM job with the Snakes. It also looks like Gibby may be in a bit of trouble there with some questionable in game moves. Remember Gibby's responses when asked about the Detroit job, says all is good in Arizona. I thought sure Arizona would be battling for 1st place out there in the West. Its up to La Russa, maybe he will consult Jim about Avila...



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Something different.

Well needless to say I didn't get these out of the bay but I thought you guys would like seeing something new. Was in Florida last week and went grouper fishing. Caught two nice grouper and 20 lane snappers. Snappers are just as tasty as perch. Very fun to catch. Boat is ready to go (my dad switched points and condenser for electronic ignition) so hopefully I can get some gators this week.Attachment 63492Attachment 63493Attachment 63494Attachment 63495



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Munuscong Bay

Walleye perch? Anyone been fishing? Heading up Friday looking to wet some lines on the batmobile(aka old boat we use)



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Leftover Montana Tags

I got this from my outfitter a day or so back so it's pretty current. If anyone didn't draw in some other state and has a few (alot!) bucks laying around.....



Here are number of licenses still available:

Big Game Combos: 2,522

Elk Combos: 1,935

Deer Combos: 1,561

Democracy Alliance Network Revealed

So as not to interfere with the Koch thread....:lol:, or in other words put your whines about Koch brothers there not here.

I'm sure we'll see harry reid on the senate floor lambasting this network of slush funders......:dizzy:.

And no I don't have a problem with them doing this, but to whine about the Koch brothers and cheer this steaming pile of socialists is the ultimate absurdity from the left.



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Funding ‘snapshot’ details nearly $40 million in Alliance support for 20 groups this year.



A secretive dark money group backed by George Soros and other liberal mega-donors is looking to steer nearly $40 million to left-wing groups in 2014 to support high-profile political and policy efforts, according to documents obtained by the Washington Free Beacon.

hello

Hello:fish:

Boat value?

I am looking to find the value of a boat. Its a 14' Lund Adventure series, circa 1992, I believe. My wife's gma owns it, but I am the only one that uses it, she doesn't drive, husband has passed. I would like to buy it from her but I am having a hard time finding a price for it. I looked at the NADA book price and it said "suggested list price of $2850, average retail of $1010. Was the $2850 the original price back 22 years ago? Also does $1000 sound about right for a 22 year old boat?



This includes boat, 25 hp Johnson of about the same time frame, and shorelandr trailer.



Thanks

Southwest mi

I found 70 whites on sunday morning,some been there awhile some actually pretty fresh.that was going to be my last hunt for the season,but im having a hard time convincing myself to stop!been a banner yr for me but i almost want to go back and check my 2 best spots 1 more time.

what do u guys think,done down here?

anyone else still hunting south of kent co.??

The Koch Bros are at it again....

:rolleyes:



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Millions of unsold NEW cars wasting away around the world

"Houston...We have a problem!...Nobody is buying brand new cars anymore! Well they are, but not on the scale they once were. Millions of brand new unsold cars are just sitting redundant on runways and car parks around the world. There, they stay, slowly deteriorating without being maintained.

General Motors is particularly guilty and whose inventory at dealer lots just hit a new record high.

The car industry cannot stop making new cars because they would have to close their factories and lay off tens of thousands of employees. This would further add to the recession. Also the domino effect would be catastrophic as steel manufactures would not sell their steel. All the tens of thousands of places where car components are made would also be effected, indeed the world could come to a grinding halt."







Quite a detailed story and many more photo’s:

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went out

Started to go out tonight but lights went out as I was leaving canal. I checked everything I could in the dark. All visible fuses are okay, everything else works including bilge, motor, live well, and trolling motor. I got caught in a heavy rain Friday night which I guess can have something to do with it. My lights and fish finder are on one fuse and neither work. I'm going down when it gets light to work on it but if I have no luck I will pay someone for their services if I can't get it to work. If I take the boat out to dealer because it's under warranty I'm looking at 3 weeks without a boat.

Lake MI Lake Trout Consumption and Fish Advisory

Just wondering any opinions and/or any known facts about the dangers/risks of eating Lake Michigan Lake Trout, specifically from the grand traverse bays? The advisory suggests eating ZERO lake trout, but they spend millions of dollars raising and sticking them? I catch and love eating them but due to risks have severally reduced my intake to probably 1 or less meals in a month. I've heard the toxins in them can due harm to your reproductive organs, and since I'm 28 and just starting a family, I figure it's best to take caution. Whenever I clean and do eat them, I trim away as much fatty tissue / lateral line dark meat as possible. I've also heard they grind up the entire fish, entrails and all, when testing them, so I wonder if care is taken If moderate consumption is ok? Or do they test then at all with a well trimmed fillet? Thanks In Advance, tights lines all!!





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Avila STILL sucks!

Someone please find us a real catcher. His brief moments of professionalism are far outweighed by his lousy hitting and mediocre catching.



Right down the middle and he watches it go by. Swing and a miss on a ball way out of the strike zone. Over and over and over and over and over again.

Indian Lake Walleye

I'm going to be fishing Indian Lake near Manistique this weekend. Can anyone tell me if there biting and where at?

West Side 5/18

We launched out of Gambills at 8 am fished from 4' to 17' took all day ended up with 14 keepers, lost several fish on short bites. threw back a couple shorties, most fish caught around 14' preatty spread out no real schools. caught on husky jerks and harnesses. very best color was glass minnow or white. white and purple and white and pink caught fish also. left water at 5 pm. nice day of fishing with friends, tough bite for sure.

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Wset Virginia whitewater rafting trip-50% off!

Anybody interested in a rafting trip, I have "credit" at Rivers.... http://ift.tt/1lGf2nw



I can get you up to 50% off any designed trip you want...design it, I make the reservation in your name and then you just pay me after you get all the reservation information.



PM me if seriously interested and we can start the process. Thanks

Close loop floor heating for in concrete use.

I just thought I share a few pics of what I did today.

Its a closed loop hydro floor heating system heat source will be a geo thermal heat pump. The loop is on a layer of concrete and three layers Styrofoam. After the pressure test, im waiting on the concrete guys to put another layer of concrete on top the loop.











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DYI Kayak rack.

Threw this together yesterday to get our yaks off the ground. Spiders and ants loved to call the yellow one home last year and that didn't sit well with my better half. 64ft of schedule 40 1.5" PVC for $93 out of Lowes. Let's see your projects!

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big john auto stops

have older cap packs w/ auto stops - just can't make the stops work- button pin failure- any advice would be appreciated-thanks in advance

Spoonman

Ortiz

I was just thinking how if Ortiz doesn't get a sure double or xtra base hit he shows no hustle and how I would not want him on my team. He does not show any kind of hustle! Low and behold Jon Kruk has a rant on it! How his lack of enthusiasm might bring a struggling team down! I kinda agree with Kruk.

Tawas 5-18

Went 7 of 10. 2 kings, 3 browns, 1 laker, 1 eye. Lost another small king at the boat. 2 other fish were decent, not sure what they were.





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Strangest place I've found a morel

Found the two biggest blacks of the year today. Neighbors crushed limestone driveway. Only trees are a couple white and Jack pines not even close to there. Guess you can't exclude anywhere!

Pontoon Duck Boat

Pontoon Duck Blind or float deck will trade for jon boat 14'or16' awesome condition pontoons are like new!!!!! - See More Here: http://ift.tt/1oEFxyv

Muskegon 5/17

Had the priveledge to take 4 veterans out thru the armed forces salmon assault tournament. After excellent prefishing results Friday morning we were greeted with what seemed to be a baron wasteland of a fishery. Had an undersized laker and a brown to show until 9 am then the sun came out and so did the fish. Ended 11/11. 1 laker 1steelhead 1 brown 7 kings and a walleye. Walleye was caught on a silver streak mini copper perch on a 150 copper in 50 fow go figure.

Riggers 20-25 dn with streak blue mango and veggie delight

25 copper with streak uv mix veggie

50 copper with streak margarita

75 copper with streak sprint car

Wire 40 back with streak panty Ho.

It was a great event and I look forward to doing it again next year. Thanks to the vets and to everyone who made the event possible

Grayling fishing video - NICE!

Hey all,



I found this short video about fishing for the mythical arctic grayling. The underwater footage is just downright cool. Gotta catch one of these one day.



How to Fish for Arctic Grayling >

How to Fish for Arctic Grayling on Vimeo

How to Fish for Arctic Grayling on Vimeo

Fish on!,

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Fred for Cy Young.....

Another gem thrown by the number 4 man in the Tiger rotation!!!!! What if the Nats wanted him instead of Dougie, he's making DD look like a genius by not trading him in the Off season for so many years now. Just like Max, his curve ball is making him an exceptional pitcher thus far. $#%^ canning the hanging slider was a smooooth move, bold! Just stay away from the Angels though lol. I'm a liking him more and more each start, I'm starting to believe!!!!!!



On another note, did I see that correctly? Tigers bully went from worst to first this month???



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Jigging U.S. side Sunday morning

Well, due to the lack of reports from TI and TLH I am guessing that jigging L.E. wasn't exactly on fire today. So we are going up against the odds and will try the U.S. side of the DR Sunday morning. Probably midriver. Wish us luck. Seems almost all activity has been coming from the Canadian side. Will post a report from the American side tomorrow night. Will

walleye

Headed up to the bay in the morning. What colors and depts should I run?

Lamiglas dropshot spinning rods

Two Lamiglas "Drop Shot Special" spinning rods with graphite Tennessee handles. Like new, never used. One is a light action for 4-8 lb. test and other is medium action for 6-10 lb. line. Can ship but prefer to meet halfway or at Crocker boat launch. - See More Here: http://ift.tt/1oBiyEw

Barry County game area

Have had lots of action but haven't sealed the deal yet. Does anyone know why the DNR stopped plowing fields around here? They always used to but now every public field is grass. Really seems to have affected the hunting





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550 white bass

Don't ask me why but me and a buddy decided to break our record of 350 white bass. We showed up on the river at noon and nobody was fishing for them, must have been the forecast.

However the weather was perfect. We were set up and ready to go. Have to have braid to hall them in without a net and have to have a glove on to avoid getting your hands chewed up.

So the count between two of us in six hours was 550. I'm not sure I want to fish for them again this year.

Stubborn

Been a very quiet morning at my field set. 9 am I see a tom coming down the edge of the neighbors woods. I can see him looking in the woods. He goes that way and hooks up with another tom. Then another tom comes from the west inside the woods and joins them. I'm guessing they got hens. Will gobble every time I call but only move 100-150 yds left and right. If I could only hunt that woods it'd be lights out. Going on 1 hr 30 minutes of gobbling their heads off now.

Who will win the cup this year?

So the wings obviously didn't make it. (There's always next year) I'm sure glad to see Boston get beat out. Also pretty glad Pittsburgh didn't make the cut either. Next team I wanna see go is Chicago. I watched a bit of the LA/Anaheim game earlier and LA looked top notch. Quick was AMAZING in goal. If he can keep it up, I think LA has a shot at the cup. What do you guys think? Any favorites or predictions?

Muskie charter help

Looking to book a charter this summer looking for any input on who to go with or stay away from. Any suggestions would be great thanks.





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Greatest Switch Hitters

I was running thru some baseball sites on the net tonight and came across "Sportsbreak.com". They had a spread on what they determined to be "The Greatest Switch Hitters in Baseball History", they had listed 10 of them. I saw some no-brainers there and then some that were maybe questionable or maybe not, and one that was left off the list that I felt was very glaring. I tried to download it here but couldn't so I went ahead and typed it out so please bear with me.



1. Pete Rose LHB .307/119/937

RHB .293/ 41/376



2. Mickey Mantle LHB .281/370/1004

RHB .330/161/486



3. Eddie Murray LHB .293/362/1341

RHB .276/142/576



4. Roberto Alomar LHB .314/140/824

RHB .268/ 68/298



5. Chipper Jones LHB .303/361/1206

RHB .304/107/417



6. Tim Raines LHB .294/119/686

RHB .293/ 57/294



7. Lance Berkman LHB .304/316/1001

RHB .260/ 50/233



8. Reggie Smith LHB .287/251/790

RHB .288/ 63/302



9. Frank Frisch LHB .320/73/869

RHB .304/32/374



10. Carlos Beltran LHB .281/256/970

RHB .287/107/372





The glaring omission IMO, Victor Martinez as a LHB Victor hits .305/106/576 and as a RHB he's .302/59/268. Not only that, but in limited at bats Victor hits .368 Right Handed vs. a Right Handed pitcher. Another thing I noticed is there are quite a few "Modern day" players on here. Without looking back over the entire MLB History, it would seem there would have been more switch hitters than Frankie Frisch. I did notice that the players seem to hit near the same or mostly better left handed. Do Lefties make for better switch hitters? What say ya'll, do you think Victor should be on this list? What should be the cut off for years played to get in the Hall, or included on lists like this?

What shrooms are these?

I'm not really a mushroom guy. I don't like store bought ones and have never tried wild ones-- mostly because I never find them in the woods. Well today while turkey hunting I found a group of these, there was about 30 of them total. Anyone know what kind they are? Are they edible?



Sorry for the quality, I took the pics with one hand while I tried not to shoot myself in the face.

Great Lakes HRC

Good luck to all the handlers this weekend at fenwick.

P.S.A. for those recording with a phone

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PLEASE!

Republicans block tax credit

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Bow Bird Down

After a few close calls with the BIG Boss my season comes to an end with his little brother. 10.5" Beard 7/8" Spurs



The coolest part about this bird is I got him without being in my blind and using my new Magnus Bullhead setup.



Knowing that I had to leave the silent woods around 9 to get to work I decided at 8 to get the camo on and ventured out of the Double bull with the bow, my hen decoy and mouth call.



Leaving behind at the blind is my Full strut and Jake.



Walking slowly about 300 yard down a ridge away from my blind I hear a faint gobble, so I go another 100 yards find a huge Oak to hide behind and set up the hen and wait.



I think OMG they are coming right into bow range….. WRONG a hen totally busted me :rant: and they all take off down the ridge away from me.



All bummed out thinking that the morning is over I walk back around the ridge towards my blind only to see 2 Tom's beating the crap out of my decoys that are 10 yards from my blind.



Now I'm at least 80 yards from them thinking I should have stayed in the blind, I carefully sneak from one Oak to another getting closer and closer until I get within bow range and let the bullhead fly.



Total decap. :yikes:



There is no wondering if you had I good shot or bad shot with this broadhead.



Certainly not text book but it was a pretty exciting morning’s hunt.



I think next year I will be spending a little more time out of the blind after the big one.



Kickin & Spurrin '14

please identify

can someone offer the name of this. located at the base of massive cottonwood. cant tell from photo but approximate size of a football.

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Never leave the table....

Never leave the table...that is, when you're having fun!



This is a pic of our 14' craps table that we use for our school's fundraising casino events. For years, we had used a little table that a volunteer slapped together out of a sheet of plywood. Only about 5 players could get on the table to play on the piece of junk. This table can handle 22 plus the dealers.



I purchased this battleship on eBay from a dealer-school in California for $2,500, including shipping. Then, we slapped on a new, custom layout with our school logo printed on it and put this baby to work.



A few people screamed that even at $2,500, that we'd never make our money back. WRONG! Recovered the investment on the first night! And, that was about 10 years ago.



Now thinking about buying acquiring a second table, as the game is gigantically popular with players, young and old. Anybody know of a 12' or 14' craps table for sale or that somebody might want to donate? Maybe we could get the thing in action for our huge school festival that we put on over the 4-Day Memorial Weekend?



Look closely at the spots on the dice. Uh oh!

Hendrickson Hatch on the Au Sable River

Finally a heavy hatch yesterday afternoon after that rain went thru in the Big Waters of the Au Sable River. Some giant browns were up and rising. One of the few times these big browns rise in the afternoon!

Will this cold tonight slow down production?

I'm a rookie when it comes to morel hunting. Will the cold temps tonight screw everything up? Either way I will be hitting the woods tomorrow.





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SB 869 bass season bill passes House 108-1

Great news! SB 869 the bass season bill has passed the entire Michigan House today 108 yes to 1 no. The bass season bill is returned to the Senate to be enrolled in their next journal so it can be sent to Governor Snyder for signing. Both chambers approved immediate effect so as soon as Governor Snyder signs it all the old bass season limits in state law are removed.



We are communicating with Governor Snyder tomorrow to make sure we are still on track with his support of SB 869.



Once he signs SB 869 the NRC will have real authority to create a new Fisheries Order to create a new bass season for 2015. Right now, the options being reviewed to go to the public soon all include some type of year-round bass season for Michigan.



We are waiting for final languages on 2 or 3 options to go to the public very soon, all of which allow some version of year-round Michigan bass season. We have a great deal of support from other angler groups and the politicians.



The odds that we will finally have a year-round bass season in Michigan starting in the 2015 season have greatly improved. Many persons have worked hard to get to this point including Mark Zona and Kevin VanDam among the many others. Thank you very much to Michigan Legislator leadership from numerous elected officials - particularly Senator Hansen and Representative LaFontaine.

June, 7, 2014 All Species fund raiser fishing tourney

Ok, back in the middle of March, I asked a question on who would be interested in a fundraiser tournament to help the Michigan Steelheaders with the 2020 Tribal Negotiation.I did this on a few other sites. There seemed to be a lot of interest in this. To read more about the Tribal Negotiations go to http://ift.tt/1lFQL2m. We have have decided to go thru with it, and I think this will be a lot of fun. Remember this is to raise money. The rules are as follows.

1. Start fishing any time after 6am


2. Fish for what ever species you wish, yes Carp , Sheep Head, Cat Fish, Salmon ,ANYTHING.


3. You may fish with as many rods as you wish and have as many people on you team as long as you abide by all Mi DNR rules and laws.


4. Weigh your biggest 5 fish of ANY species


5. You may fish lake Macatawa or lake Michigan


6. Entry fee is $25 per group whether its 5 guys fishing carp on the bank or a group of guys in a boat trolling


7. The fish must be caught on hook and line, no bow fishing or spearing.


8. and the weigh-in is at 1 pm

The weigh in will be held at the fish cleaning station across from the DNR boat ramp in Holland at 1 pm on June 7. The trophy will be awarded to the team with the heaviest 5 fish.

There will be a sign up list at http://ift.tt/1lFQL2m starting tomorrow May 14. For those of you that are interested in donating there is also a place for that

Mother's Day 2014 trip

Fished with my mom and brother on Sunday for our annual Mother's Day trip. We fished from 9-3 ended up catching about 12 northerns, about 10 small mouths and about 5 largemouths. Fished east side of Grosse Ile, tried trolling picked up one bass the switched to casting bomber long a's and medium little Cleo's. silver and gold were the best colors. The biggest pike was 34" long the rest were 25"28" long!

Anyone catch that 40 inch bass seen during ice fishing season at genos?

If so please take a picture..... Sorry I will never let this story die :0)

Pike fishing this Saturday, Any suggestions?

I have a few ideas as far as where to go, but it doesn't hurt to have options. Maybe someone has a fishing spot that needs to be rid of some pike?

Grindstone city water temps

Does anybody know the water temps around grindstone city/port Austin area? Thinking of trying for the smallies this weekend

How long can I keep a scammer on the phone.

It's been five minutes so far. I told him I had to run out to the barn to start the generator to power my computer and that it would take about 25 minutes to get it going. :evil:



He said my email is sending out error messages and he wants to access my computer over the internet and fix it.

Weapon locking system.....

I'm not sure how I feel about this system lock. The piece states that the NRA is against, but doesn't give what their exact position is. What say ya'll? Safer? 'Mo better? I've have always been of the opinion "New isn't always better"? Will this system become a Political hot potato? Any remarks?



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And then we have this possibly coming on line in the Military, and as we know once it has been established it will probably be offered in a civilian model. Myself, I like it but I doubt I could get used to it the ole "Can't teach an old dog new tricks. How do you feel about weapon firing capability being basically taken out of the hands of the shooter and put into the control of a computer?



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GK Calls Limited Acrylic.....Watermesh!

I wanted to share GK Calls latest run of Comp Slayers and Canucks. A very limited run of Blue and Citrus Watermesh Acrylic has just arrived at the shop! Due to the limited availability and high demand of this Acrylic there were only 15 total calls produced! I always enjoy seeing new quality products surface! Anyone interested, contact Glenn @ GK Calls.

248-547-4291



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05-14 SCR limit. Plus some possible good karma

Launched out of Marine City this morning after all this rain. The water was like chocolate milk. Motored south until I finally found clean/stained water. I fished the edge of the mud line in the cleaner water and picked up 7 before 10:30, then it shut down. I lost another coho near the boat (2nd of the year). The wind was less than they forecasted and it was very pleasant out there until the rain returned. Nearly all fish were caught in 40 fow on the set up shown in the attached picture (edge of live-well).



While out there today, can't help but think I saved 4 lives. I was on my drift when another boat struck something while making what appeared to be another run back up to the top. I heard them attempt to start the engine several times to no avail. Just then I noticed a freighter make the turn around the island and head north. The disabled boat was in the middle of the shipping channel and had a kicker motor on it. After a minute or two nobody was on that kicker attempting to get it started, all while the freighter was heading right at them. I yelled to them "freighter" while pointing. No response, and didn't even look. Two more attempts, nothing. I threw my rod on the boat and motored over to them. I told them they better get out of the way a freighter was heading right at them. They literally just looked at me like a deer in headlights. They had a rope in the front of the boat, so I began yelling give the that "effing" rope, I gotta get you out of here. Finally one of them threw me the rope while the freighter was sounding the horn. I didn't even have time to hook the rope to my cleat. I held the rope with one hand while throttle/steer with the other. I even had to yell to the guys to steer the boat while towing them. We got out of the way with seconds to spare.



With my blood pumping, I looked over to the 4 guys and the driver says "someone forgot to take the thing off the motor." I look, and I see the transom saver stuck in the prop. I asked if they were good to get back to shore, and the driver said yes. There was a little language barrier however, I find it hard to believe none of the four guys knew how to say "thank you."



There is no doubt that freighter would have hit them because they were not signaling they were disabled at all. The freighter captain would have just figured they were "some stupid/stubborn walleye jiggers."



My very next drift I punched my ticket after a my longest drought of the day. Apparently the walleye Gods were watching.

Walker Wheels vintage 'base ball' team's season gets under waywith big win over the D

Walker Wheels vintage 'base ball' team's season gets under way with big win over the Detroit Early Risers



Contact: <a href="http://ift.tt/1qIcneK 24805c0&u=mailto%3Aperkinsl1%40michigan.gov">Lauri e Perkins, 517-241-0731

Agency: Natural ResourcesMay 14, 2014



The Walker Tavern Wheels vintage "base ball" club opened its 2014 season May 10 with a home game against the Detroit Early Risers. The Wheels were victorious in the opener, beating the Early Risers by a respectable score of 28-3. Base ball games, played according to 1860s rules, are just part of the fun this summer at Walker Tavern Historic Site, located in Cambridge Junction Historic State Park near Brooklyn, Michigan.



This is the seventh season for the Wheels. The season runs through Aug. 30. Many of this season's games will be played on Sundays, in conjunction with the popular Walker Tavern Farmers Market.



"We play 'base ball' by vintage 1860s rules, which means no gloves and wool uniforms in July," said player Jim Terwilliger. "We have a loyal fan base that not only roots for us at home games but follows us to the away games as well."



The complete season schedule and other team information is available at http://ift.tt/1msIv73. The team is sponsored by the Friends of Walker Tavern.



Walker Tavern is one of 11 nationally accredited museums administered by the Michigan Historical Center, an agency within the Department of Natural Resources. It is located at the junction of U.S. 12 and M-50, southeast of Jackson. For more information, call 517-467-4401 or visit http://ift.tt/1msIv73.



To learn more about the rest of the state's historical museum sites, go to http://ift.tt/1jvgnum.



The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state's natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.











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Where can you get non ethanol gas for outboards

Looking for non ethanol or recreational gas in the downriver area. Just had my carbs done and they recommended using it in my outboard.

What was it? Help.

This past ice fishing season I was icefishing gull lake around kalamazoo. I was fishing 107fow suspended at 35 - 40 ft and got something massive on. I was using a jigging rap. Fought it for about 30 seconds and it got off. Pike? Laker? Rainbow? Brown? I will never know the real truth and it will haunt me forever lol. Would appreciate your opinions. Thanks.

daytime handline report for wednesday

lets see...launched at alter rd...plenty of water in the canal.



the entire river was pretty clean. canada was clean too. temp 54-55° f



worked our way down river til we got to 40+ depths.



started rook son-in-law with a single 5ft lead...let him try whatever bodybaits he wanted...i ran 3 spoons...finally i hooked a wally on the middle lead. stuck the whole lead on his shank. of course i only had one spoon that color...anyway he caught 2 more on it pretty quick...me tryin all kinds of lures that ''almost'' looked the same...then i got one on cracklefrog...gave him that for his short lead...he got his third fish on that....we're pressed for time now (10:45 and supposed to quit at 11)...i got another on crklfrog and one on rainbow trout to pull even...



man time flies when ur havin fun. oh! heres the hot lure...

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Azek (plastic) for exterior column bases?

Hello guys,



A trim carpenter is recommending Azek (PVC plastic) to replace my rotted column bases on the front portico/entry of my house.



He said they will be solid Azek, attached to the existing wood vertical (cylindrical) columns using stainless screws, then putty to cover the heads of the screws.



The column bases at the bottom are 12 x 12 square, about 2” tall, with a 12” diameter 2” thick round element, followed by a 12” diameter 2” tall element with a profile (ogee, sort of).



Question is - is Azek the right material for this application? He said it will be all solid Azek, cut on a CNC router.



Thanks for any input.