Garrett and Nolan Mandel repeated as Lake St. Clair Champions in the West Michigan D&R Series tournament last weekend.
Hayley Dodd and Tanner Hursh won the Southwest Michigan Anglers Club (SMAC) Tuesday night tourney at Magician Lake.
What’s the next new thing in fishing tackle?
It’s got to be new advancements in braided line. We got to see two new lines that anglers are going to love.
Michiana antique fishing tackle collectors will be displaying decades-old items made by home-grown tackle manufacturers at the Niles Riverfest Aug. 3-5, 2012.
This 1920s Heddon Muskie Minnow was purchased by lure collectors at a previous Niles Riverfest. Although it had prop blades, it was weighted to run underwater and create a disturbance to attract muskies. (Photo by Doug Bucha)
In addition to showing their valuables made by the likes of the former Heddon, South Bend, Paw Paw, Creek Chub and Shakespeare tackle companies, the collectors are seeking any historical information people have from the pre-1970s era, including that about obscure smaller tackle manufacturers as well.
The St. Joe Valley Bassmaster will conduct their 36th Youth Fishing Contest at Potato Creek State Park Aug. 11, 2012.
The event is free to boys and girls who will be divided in three age groups, 4-7, 8-11, and 12-14. The park will be charging an entrance fee.
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