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New Manistee Net Info:  Net locations info has been updated on 6/24/09 in the interest of public safety and can be reviewed by clicking here

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Today's Update and, ...or Fishing Report

7/3/09  Have a safe and great 4th of July Weekend.  We're still about 2 weeks out on prime time summer Salmon fishing.  So, look for fishing in the central MI ports of Ludington, Manistee and Frankfort to gradually gain more and more fish.
         I rate July 15th thru September 15th as the big deal when it comes to pursuing Mr. King Salmon on our Great Lakes.  Question is: are you ready for the next 2 months?
         Today's featured photo is from Capt. Chris who fishes out the Port of Ludington, MI.  This was the best early July catch seen on this website from about a year ago.  It's a tease of what's in store for us over the next 2 months. Click 7/6/08 Ludington Salmon

7/2/09  First order of business today is to apologize to Cole for misstating his age as being 10.  Come to find out Cole is 8 years old, not 10.  Click for Cole's 17# Salmon
          Next on the list is to put rhyme to reason why a unnamed promoter shot himself in the foot and ruled against using completely legal bait in Manistee's upcoming July tournament, or tournaments.  It's just not too bright to alienate part of the contestant list when tourney participation is already dwindling for several reasons. 
         Could this be a hidden secret agenda, cuz reel-meat has an unfair advantage over strictly artificial/fake offerings when it comes to catching larger fish?  Is there sums of contingency monies at stake from the larger artificial lure manufacturers involved?
         The 3 big fish tourney in question was taken on meat in 2008 and I never made mention of this, or used it as a promotion in any way.  I only draw attention on my product line when our website members are involved in tournaments, because we are a community.
          My online tackle store uses no such cheap tactics on it's shopping cart pages to sell product.  This can be verified by viewing all pages at: www.michiganangler.com 

7/1/09  Haven't been fishing in a while?  Do you need a visual fix to get over not being on the pond?  Then, I have a remedy linking to a short 3 minute video that should help. 
         This is not a smooth, glossy edited work, but it's exactly the raw footage like most of us would shoot under the same circumstances.  That being, 10 year old Cole doing battle with a diver rod on a 17# King with slight assistance from his dad, Bob.  Also, the videographer (Nick L) was the net man doing double duty and let me add, ...did a fine job!
         Stuff like this and photos emailed in makes this website, cuz it's not about me, or the tackle I make.  It's about our fishery first & foremost.  Be sure to run the video to the end & see the excited grin on Cole's face. Click cute video from Kewaunee, WI
         After hearing rumors afoot, it's confirmed using reel-bait in certain MI tournaments is no longer allowed after the promoter had honesty issues raised against the those in the said tournament.  Nothing like accusing your support base of being untruthful and not abiding by the MDNR laws regarding bait usage on Lk. MI.  More on this tomorrow!

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