If you're reading this, you probably remember your first fish and its impact on your life. Most anglers get their start early on in their lives and the reason is because somebody decided to take them fishing. It's always fun to introduce someone to fishing and the "take a kid fishing" mantra has been stated for years, but the important part is to make the experience enjoyable and catch fish.
An ongoing fish die-off on Lake Macatawa, near Holland in Ottawa County, stems from the virus responsible for causing viral hemorrhagic septicemia, or VHS, the Michigan DNR confirmed.
Abu Garcia has added a new model to the Zenon spinning selection with the Zenon X.
This new model fills the gap by offering the flexibility to fish lightweight finesse style baits while also providing the power to handle heavier baits when needed.
(Provided by Michigan DNR)
Michigans muskellunge program turned a huge corner recently as the second crop of Great Lakes muskies produced at a Department of Natural Resources hatchery was distributed across Great Lakes in early November.
The DNR has been raising muskellunge (for stocking) at state fish hatcheries for decades, but had always used northern muskies, one of two strains native to Michigan, for broodstock the mature male and female fish that are kept separate for breeding purposes.
This is the second year the DNR produced strictly Great Lakes muskies.
D&R Sports Center is hosting a free two-day weekend Ice Fishing Show Dec. 1-2, 2012 at its Kalamazoo store.
World-ranked ice fishing pros will give free seminars to share their experience, tips and tricks for successful ice fishing.
The two-day event also will include hands-on displays and demonstrations. More than 25 manufacturers of ice fishing equipment will be on hand.
Keith Stanton will demonstrate his PikeKilla lure and the vertical jigging techniques he has perfected. He will also share his proven methods for spearing pike and the proper use of pike decoys to attract trophy fish.
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