Every year fisherman die needlessly by Propane heaters. Know all about it.
One of leading causes of DEATH ice fishing is being overwhelmed by propane heaters in shanties. So as a reminder to all make sure your shack is well ventillated and read this.
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It's a very fast server with average pings under 100.
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Remaining Safe on the Ice
This is an article about being safe when on the ice. I’ve fished through the ice on Saginaw Bay for almost 20 years; my father has fished the bay for almost 50. I’ve learned most of what I know about staying safe from him. Mo... (23888 more chars)
Definitions of Recognition Categories ENSHRINEMENT: Considered are persons who have had a lasting National or World impact to the benefit of freshwater sportfishing. LEGENDARY ANGLER: Considered are persons who have had at least regional achievemen... (1169 more chars)
Here is a goal for you to go for.
http://www.mepps.com/master_angler_program/
Angler Awards
It's Challenging and fun
Go fishing with a Mepps lure and catch a fish that meets the minimum size requirements listed below.
Print and fill o... (2102 more chars)
I have fished for many years but only resently purchased a fly fishing rig.( 9wt. 9ft.St. Croix rod and Okuma reel). I am very anxious to get out and try some river Steelheading, however i don't know how to set up line and terminal tackle. Help me ple... (4 more chars)
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STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – October 8, 2008 – AccuWeather.com Chief Long-Range Forecaster Joe Bastardi today released his 2008–09 Winter Season Forecast addressing issues of average temperature and precipitation impacting the nation. His forecast calls... (2060 more chars)
I truly believe that this will be one of the best runs in recent years. We got a lot of rain in West Michigan late summer into early Fall. That brought the water levels up and will make for a great run. This is what I call the transitional week. This ... (246 more chars)
With all this species guessing how about the amount of species in Lake St Clair. I will take a stab at 225. What is your Guess??? We will let HO2 research this so his guess don't count.LOL
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 Muskie Growth Age Factor I have been doing a lot of reading lately about rapid growing Muskie and Slow growing along with What is Ideal growth for really Big Fish that is a 70 pound fish. Fish that grow to fast die ve... (1751 more chars)
Feeding Time It is time for the big girls to put on the feed bag. They will start to chase the bait fish into the shallows for their lets fatten up for the ice cap. It is Mother Natures way of their survivial to keep the species going. From what I un... (538 more chars)
This article is in today's free press: http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080902/NEWS03/80902065 A rash of sudden deer deaths along the Clinton River in Oakland County has state and local wildlife officials wondering if they ar... (2163 more chars)
This is a good independent pertspective of current political climate and things that are wroing with our country. A must see regardless of your political affiliation. We are talking about American pride here, and how it has been eroded by political cor... (98 more chars)
My 56 1/2 inch fish should have never been landed but the Muskie God was smiling on me. I was fishing alone in my 14 footer with a 15 horse engine. I had a 20 inch ring Bass net. I was using an old 7 foot Ugly Stick and a Mitchell 300 with 10 pound Trilen... (3598 more chars)
You can now embed videos into your blogs and articles! Upload it to youtube and note the video ID number (something along the lines of DV81bAghxBU). When writing an article or a blog, insert the youtube videoID in between the youtube tags like this: (r... (687 more chars)
The list at the link below is fresh from Channel 7 investigators and was passed down to fleet managers in many metro municipalities. All the stations on the list got nailed giving you less than a gallon per gallon paid!!! I usually don't engage in p... (290 more chars)
I am taking my 14yo to Fletcher's Flooding the second week in June. We will be camped on the West side of the lake (near the sunken railroad bridge) and fishing out of a 10ft Jon boat with 2HP Honda. Any tips or sugestions would be greaqtly appreci... (530 more chars)
I believe in scents for several reasons.
#1. Gives me confidence.
#2. Fish smell alot better than people.
#3. Puts a slime coating on bait.
#4. Masks foul odors.
#5. Could trigger a strike on a follow.
#6 Puts a scent in the water colum... (2393 more chars)
I've seen it alot, Mr. or Mrs. Muskie hits and the fisherman just loses it, adrenaline, starts flowing and the brain goes into tomarrow. Try and stay in control the whole time and lose it after it's landed. That will help your chances of landing that fish... (847 more chars)
Ontario fishing changes could affect locals
The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources has revised its fishing regulations and management structure, effective Jan. 1, with some of the changes affecting Lake Erie, the Detroit River, and Lake St. Clair,... (1475 more chars)
Tell us what you want on Greatlakesforum to improve it,change things, anything you can think of to help our site. Give it some thought and we'll do everything we can to make it as you expect a fishing, hunting, ect. outdoors forum to be. Thank you for you... (14 more chars)
We are revamping the content system and making it alot easier for folks to write front page articles. This is essentially a blog article that any member can write and enable for comments. Try commenting on my entry, it's very easy!
31 Crappie today on a lake so small I can never find it on a map, I love to fish so much if I could not walk I would crawl to it. They say I am disabled 47/XXY & MM (35 medical problems last count Crappie were between 6 inches and 12 1/2 inches at 30 fee... (82 more chars)
Quitting Smoking Resources and Links Chantix Forum | (Use comment form below this article to post your questions) Chantix Website |Manufacturer's website (Phizer) How Chantix Works | Manufacturers info on how chantix works Qu... (39073 more chars)
Thanks for not reporting this one guys.... Smileys are back. So are multiple attachments. We are going to keep it limited to four attachments per post since some mods like posting 7 megapixel photos (ouch). If the limit needs to be bumped up please l... (15 more chars)
I am just wondering if anyone has any info on Pickerel, Emerald, Sylvan about the Walleye in there. Where is a good place to find them, and what as been the hot bait to use. Thanks for the input!
I'm heading up to Great Slave Lake in a couple of weeks, and I was wondering if someone on this site could fill me in with any tips on locating the bigger lake trout. I've spent hours going over old In-Fisherman and F&S mags, and the info is slim... (511 more chars)
Greetings fellow anglers! This is my first time writing to you and I hope you find the following info helpful if you travel north to ice fish.
I've been fishing several area lakes to get a feel for what places are good and which ones are slooooow.
L... (773 more chars)
Spent Friday afternoon and all day Saturday on Fletcher's Pond. Had a chance to finally cut holes with the new Jiffy and put that Vex to use. We caught and released about 8 panfish (pumpkinseed-crappie-bluegill) and had no flags the whole weekend. ... (196 more chars)
While fishing with Minnows the best way to hook them is through the lips and hook them upside down as this creates more action. They fight harded to get upright and therefore take more fish for you
Two lakes that I've been keeping a close watch on with regard to the ice thickness are Walled Lake and Orchard Lake. Both, close to the shoreline at least, have around 4 inches of ice. Pretty solid ice. I'm going to be targeting these two lake... (161 more chars)
h2o : Doing good Bob, I have a server for the game and it's a blast.
muskiebobsr : I know {Pees me off
Zib : Those late seminars don't get too many people
muskiebobsr : 8 Thursday
muskiebobsr : HO2 is playing his GAME
Zib : Sunday I'll be working the DWF booth 12 to 5
muskiebobsr : I'm on the lake at (
Zib : Thursday
muskiebobsr : Hey Mike what day are you coming to the Show????
muskiebobsr : HO2 how are you?
Zib : We have a full house & no one is talking
h2o : Hi Pauly
muskiebobsr : Oh Well
Zib : Good morning ladies
h2o : Beer it does suck fish to the lure than boat.
muskiebobsr : He's afraid of me Beer
Beermaster : Greg, you gonna sensor that one or what?
muskiebobsr : Fire Line Sucks
h2o : NEW FIRELINE TRACER LINE TOOK 1st Place
muskiebobsr : I m printed these books myself so it was a labor of Love. LOL
muskiebobsr : I'm having a real good deal on BRs at the show. I have 10 copies of Muskie of Lake St Clair with New Map for $26.00 including tax.. Map is laminated and it does roll up.
muskiebobsr : Not a bad Minnow but I have caught bigger.
Zib : Thanks for the tickets Mr. B, got them today.
Beermaster :
Beermaster :
Beermaster : the other one didnt work, nice minnow mr B.
Zib
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