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Pro walleye angler Robert Cardenas had a bad day made a better after discovering his loaded Ranger 620 had been stolen and burned by thieves when Worldwide Marine insurance agent Bob Luellen assured him his loss would all be covered and his boat, motor and gear replaced because Robert had the right marine insurance
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Instead of rolling your eyes at the word insurance, learn from this incident and review your policy. Any tournament angler could face the same fate as Robert Cardenas. No one wishes for the worst but everyone should prepare for it. Details »



The addition of Holt Michigan pro angler Chad Pipkens to the Bassmaster Elite Series give Michigan four anglers who will feel right at home with the final legs of the 2013 Bassmaster Elite Series
2013 Elite Series has a Great Lakes Feel
Bassmaster Elite Series Will Finish in the North
Nobody can predict who's going to be this year's Angler of the Year, but since the St. Lawrence River and Lake St. Clair represent the final stops on the 2013 Bassmaster Elite circuit, the Great Lakes are clearly at the center of the battle. Details »


The KVD Charity Classic returns with Kevin VanDam and the Detroit Lions Monday, June 10, 2013 on Kent Lake
The KVD Charity Classic Returns
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The initial details are now out for the return of the KVD Charity Classic, Monday, June 10, 2013 on Michigan's Kent Lake featuring Kevin VanDam, more Elite Anglers and the Detroit Lions fishing for charity! Details »



Does Michigan need a closed bass season considering the bass are bigger than ever like the almost 30 pounds 5 smallmouth bass limit weighed by Kyle Green and Scott Dobson from Lake St Clair
Poll: Michigan bass season options
One of the hot topics this year - Michigan Bass Season
Polls are going on around the Internet this winter on Michigan's closed bass season. Get your vote in on whether or not you think Michigan needs a closed bass season and which alternative option you would like to see. Scroll down for latest results. Click the vote link to add your opinion. Vote here »




Bass Fishing Reports
xx Orchard Lk. 5/19
May 20, 2013, 05:06:21 PM detroit1
Orchard Lk.  5/19
Started about 9 am and was pretty slow. 2 dinks until around 1 pm. Threatened to leave , and,of course, my last hour caught 6 ( 2  keeps). Did not see any on beds....
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xx Higgins Lake
May 20, 2013, 12:18:10 PM Ike Clanton
Higgins Lake
New to the site and first time poster. Nice to see some quality outings here and not all the drama. I'm a prolific smallie chaser....basically, I got the fever.Hit up Higgins this weekend. My buddy has a cabin on the lake and we've talked...
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xx Lake Orion 5/13
May 16, 2013, 09:33:52 PM tubechucker
Lake Orion 5/13
Late report but took a late trip out to Orion with my son. Fished from 6pm to 8, water temps were 57 to 59 and water clarity was pretty good.  Fished even though we were in the middle of the cold front with a good bit of luck.  5 largies all under 3 ...
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moved MOVED: 2013 spring madwags open report
May 14, 2013, 12:00:55 AM djkimmel
MOVED: 2013 spring madwags open report
This topic has been moved to Lake St Clair - St Clair River Bass Fishing Reports.http://www.greatlakesbass.com/forum/index.php?topic=18651.0
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I believe the Michigan Bass Season should be:
Unchanged - 15 (9%)
C&IR Feb 16. - Day before Memorial day; Possession begins Memorial day - Feb. 15 - 20 (12%)
C&DR Jan 1 - Day before Memorial day; Possession begins Memorial Day - Dec 31 - 37 (22%)
Open all year - No closed season - 59 (36%)
$15 C&DR permit, all year, Possession season remains unchanged - 19 (11%)
$10 C&IR permit, all year, Possession season remains unchanged - 13 (7%)
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Lake St. Clair Fishing Reports
xx 5/23/13
Yesterday at 02:31:36 PM Revtro
5/23/13
A little better day today but still a little slow.  We boated probably 25 bass plus a bunch of rockies and white bass.  Maybe 10 or so were keepers and the rest short fish.  It was tough because the wind turned from the North and ramped up making it ...
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xx 5/21 Slow day
May 21, 2013, 09:58:17 PM Revtro
5/21  Slow day
It was a slow day today with only a dozen smallies caught.  It was a mixed bag of smaller ones and several really nice ones including a solid 5 pound first fish of the day.  It started out with a big fish and I was expecting things to only get better...
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xx Golden Days arrived
May 20, 2013, 06:17:42 PM Mojo
Golden Days arrived
Ok first - before you read you must repeat after me : "I ____________, do promise if I go out and use the info in this tale, and catch a pre spawn, loaded female, that I will return her immediately to the waters caught, after photo of course" . Ok y'...
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