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It’s simple math really: Zero eggs equals zero fish for future stocking programs.
So, the spring walleye and steelhead egg collections by the Michigan DNR are critical components of the strategy for maintaining world-class fishing opportunities in the Great Lakes State.
Nearly fifty years have now passed since the first paddletail swimbaits splashed down in U.S. waters, the earliest designs having likely originated in France. Today, paddletails have almost singlehandedly rewritten the rules of soft plastics engagement. Fans of catching bass, crappie, walleye and inshore slams nearly always cast these ingenious tail-driven baits, each version capable of different retrieve speeds, actions and the almighty thump.
New Gear
Lew’s introduced the Custom Lite SS at the 2024 Bassmaster Classic in Tulsa, Ok.
The 200 size Custom Lite SS Spinning Reel fits in perfectly with the lightweight design and smooth drag offered in the rest of the series, but specifically excels in situations where one would normally use backing tied to a braided main line.
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By Louie Stout
Just when we thought wed lost any hope of gaining an access at Eagle Lake in Cass County, the DNR has stepped up and made an offer on another property.
The Ontowa Township Planning Commission will hold a public meeting Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. in which details will be explained. The Hall is located across from Lunkers.
A conceptual drawing of the proposed site can be found by clicking here.
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By Louie Stout
The majority of the proposed regulation changes Indiana announced recently deserve public support.
State biologists have put several recommended changes up for sportsmen to consider and offer them a chance to express opinions on the states website www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/7373.htm. Thats also where you can find details on all of the proposals. The deadline for comment is Feb. 28.
Here are my thoughts and the DNRs rationale for those proposals that would impact most Michiana sportsmen:
Bluegill bag limit: The change that calls for a 25-fish daily bag limit is long overdue, matches Michigans bag limit on bluegills, and makes sense.
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