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Title: Catch and Release Opener 2009
Post by: Skulley on April 17, 2009, 07:47:57 AM
With the catch and release bass season just a little over a week away, I would like to know what the plan is.  In other words, what is your plan for that opening weekend??? 

My plan is to try to get to St. Clair.  I noticed that the Lake St. Clair temps on the Mile Roads are the warmest so far at about 46 degrees.  South of Windmill Point the water temp is at 50.6 degrees.  Belle Isle as reported by the NOAA is about 44 degrees. 

Although my son has a Saturday Soccer game at 1330 on Saturday April 25, I may hit an inland lake like Long, Pontiac, Tipsico, or Woodland.  For the long day on the 26th of April I am headed to St. Clair.  On Sunday the 26th, if one of my kids don't want to go, I will have an open seat.  PM me and I will let you know toward the end of the week whether or not the seat is still open.  I have to give my kids first shot at being the rider.

So where are you going?!?!?


BD               ;D
Title: Re: Catch and Release Opener 2009
Post by: djkimmel on April 17, 2009, 01:35:23 PM
I haven't thought past opening day yet, but it has been suggested that I go over to Kent Lake next Saturday. I might drag cameraguy along (so he can take pictures of all the fish I catch ;D ) if he doesn't have to work. Guess I better get the boat ready quick!!

We'll have to see about Sunday. Maybe Lake Ovid? Depends on how tired I am from all the fish we catch Saturday :D
Title: Re: Catch and Release Opener 2009
Post by: matt on April 17, 2009, 03:04:57 PM
I got a wedding shower i have to go to.....Might sneak out around 5 in the morning while everybody's asleep and be back around 10am in time before they wake up. ;D

I'm going to need a lot of coffee.....
Title: Re: Catch and Release Opener 2009
Post by: Cheetam on April 17, 2009, 03:11:17 PM
Quote from: djkimmel on April 17, 2009, 01:35:23 PM
I haven't thought past opening day yet, but it has been suggested that I go over to Kent Lake next Saturday. I might drag cameraguy along (so he can take pictures of all the fish I catch ;D ) if he doesn't have to work. Guess I better get the boat ready quick!!

We'll have to see about Sunday. Maybe Lake Ovid? Depends on how tired I am from all the fish we catch Saturday :D
There should be a few of us out there.  And I believe we are going to Conference Room "H" afterwards.
Title: Re: Catch and Release Opener 2009
Post by: Durand Dan on April 17, 2009, 03:32:04 PM
Kent Lake ;D
Title: Re: Catch and Release Opener 2009
Post by: yukonjack2 on April 17, 2009, 06:14:47 PM
I'llbe at Island lake for the TRout opener with the Boy scouts till noon - but planning on taking th boat, and sneaking over to kent in the afternoon.  I hope you guys leave us a few to catch.  See ya out there!

Title: Re: Catch and Release Opener 2009
Post by: dartag on April 17, 2009, 07:53:57 PM
i will be with Cheetam on Kent.  look for the Ranger with a guy flinging many custome painted crankbaits and a short old guy drop  shotting or throwing some kind of worm.  we will see who tires out first.   weather is looking fine. 
Title: Re: Catch and Release Opener 2009
Post by: motocross269 on April 17, 2009, 07:59:06 PM
Lake St Clair for me....yahoooo!!!!  My boat is getting tuned up and checked out for the season as we speak.....I can hardly wait..
I will probably go after some walleyes Tuesday or Wednesday next week as a tune up...
Title: Re: Catch and Release Opener 2009
Post by: thedude on April 17, 2009, 08:13:43 PM
Hardy pond for me.
Title: Re: Catch and Release Opener 2009
Post by: chrisvmo on April 17, 2009, 10:04:57 PM
I will be at Hardy too. Best time of year to fish there!
Title: Re: Catch and Release Opener 2009
Post by: Waterfoul on April 17, 2009, 10:15:43 PM
I too am considering Hardy.  Or Croton.  Or both!!
Title: Re: Catch and Release Opener 2009
Post by: djkimmel on April 18, 2009, 12:36:17 AM
Hey...!?! Hardy would be fun too. But not for the opener. Maybe the next weekend? I can probably hold out for St. Clair until the 16th.

I'm probably going to have to go to my super secret spring hog bass and big crappie lake next Sunday since I can't go tomorrow...  :'( I bet the fish will be wondering where I'm at tomorrow!
Title: Re: Catch and Release Opener 2009
Post by: csfishslayer on April 18, 2009, 07:21:04 PM
Ohio Bass islands. A buddy of mine is a charter Capt in that area and has caught some pig smallies the last few days so Im going on my annual Bass Island trip.
Title: Re: Catch and Release Opener 2009
Post by: dartag on April 19, 2009, 07:06:43 AM
Sat weather

Sunny
High
71°F

Precip
20%

Wind: WSW 12 mph
Max. Humidity: 62%
UV Index: 7 High

Pack the shorts and sunscreen
Title: Re: Catch and Release Opener 2009
Post by: skeeterman190 on April 19, 2009, 12:03:22 PM
 Ill be on Paw Paw lake
Title: Re: Catch and Release Opener 2009
Post by: TCook on April 19, 2009, 01:01:07 PM
hopefully on Paw Paw
Title: Re: Catch and Release Opener 2009
Post by: Waterfoul on April 19, 2009, 10:52:50 PM
Well, looks like I'll be working most of the day Saturday.   >:(  But I hope to get out for a bit in the afternoon.  Probably on Reeds since it's close.  Then Sunday I'll be fishing dawn till dusk somewhere!!
Title: Re: Catch and Release Opener 2009
Post by: River Rat on April 20, 2009, 11:58:34 AM
My wife and I just picked up our Champion from Lake Drive on Saturday and if the doctors give me clearance to start walking (or attempting to) again this wk we'll head for Pinckney SP.  Not the same as the bigger ponds but I don't want to risk rougher water with bum legs plus my Dad and brother might meet us from Grand Ledge.

Good luck to all wherever you end up!
Title: Re: Catch and Release Opener 2009
Post by: Hooksetter on April 20, 2009, 07:46:59 PM
I will be working all weekend. >:( Hopefully the overtime will end sometime this summer, I am tired of it.

I am going to try to get out Tuesday after work, provided we only work 10 hrs. I will probably go to Half Moon. It is the closest to my house.

Willie

Title: Re: Catch and Release Opener 2009
Post by: skeeterman190 on April 20, 2009, 07:55:37 PM
 Hey Willie if u wanna give up some of that overtime ill take it off your hands..haha glad to hear your still working and doin good. gonna see ya @ Burt and Mullet again this year?? good times last year..
Title: Re: Catch and Release Opener 2009
Post by: PIGSMALLIE on April 20, 2009, 08:13:42 PM
St.Clair if anyone wants to go..... just kidding.....I wish....i'm going in May sometime....Even though the weather looks pretty decent this weekend.... :-\' :-\'
Title: Re: Catch and Release Opener 2009
Post by: Hooksetter on April 20, 2009, 08:22:52 PM
Phil, if I could give up the overtime I would. Don't get me wrong, I know I am fortunate to be working steady and getting alot of overtime when alot of people are struggling to get by but I could sure use a break. We have been working 60 plus hours a week since December and it is not scheduled to let up for the next couple of months.

Yeah, last year at Burt/Mullet was a blast. I even had my buddy talked into going this year but I'm pretty sure I will not be able to make it. We are moving to a bigger building the last week of May/first week of June so we can continue to grow.

If I could go this Saturday I would be going to Rainbow Lake just north of St. Johns.

Willie
Title: Re: Catch and Release Opener 2009
Post by: Wolf_fisherman on April 21, 2009, 12:10:46 AM
I will be on my favorite lake st clair with the E.B.A guys! Can't wait!