St. Joe Bass, Walleye Had a Good 2013

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Published: 19 May 2014

By Louie Stout

Walleyes purchased by the DNR and MWA are doing well.Drought periods may not bode well for steelhead runs, but low water flows during 2012 appear to have been very good for gamefish in the St. Joseph River.

That’s the observation of Daragh Deegan, aquatic biologist for the city of Elkhart.

Deegan spent a lot of time sampling the St. Joe last summer and was astounded with what he saw.

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Pure Michigan, B.A.S.S. to Conduct Championship at Escanaba

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Published: 09 May 2014

(Provided by BASS)

Pure Michigan, B.A.S.S. to conduct championship at Escanaba.Michigan's world-class fishing opportunities will be in the spotlight this September when the Bassmaster Elite Series heads to the Upper Peninsula for a four-day competition in Escanaba. The Bassmaster Elite Series AOY Championship tournament is part of a new partnership between Pure Michigan and Bassmaster to promote Michigan as a top destination for anglers.

In the past few years we have amplified our efforts to showcase the diversity and quality of the fishing experience here in Michigan,î said Leslie Hornung, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). This partnership with Bassmaster is a terrific way to reach anglers and highlight all we have to offer in terms of fishing, as well as an overall recreation experience.

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