:'(
Sadness. When I think of the club last year to this year I get all misty. I was fun. But what happened ? I know - the economy stupid (old Clinton cliche') or do we fold because Mr Tom is away ?
Chime in if you are still interested in making the scheduled dates OR do we focus on lakes that are cheaper to fish ?
I don't know what has happened, I could only guess.
As you know, I/we, have posted as to "who's still interested" each time an event comes up. I've even emailed individuals to see who's in or out. In most cases, I can't even get a a response.
I am still interested in the "club of old". Also interested in meeting the remaining times this year. Including this Saturday.
I'm also interested in fishing lakes that are smaller. If we go to smaller lakes, then my boat becomes an option. But, frankly, 16' of aluminum on Lake St. Clair just isn't my idea of being smart.
I'm up for a meeting, to see what we can salvage out of the remainder of the season.
How about the B dubs in Novi again?
where did Tom go??
No where.
Tom has had a busy summer.
I have missed a couple of the events. Conflict with other tournaments, not sure what else but time seems to fly by without enough days.
I am good to go this Saturday. This is prefish/club for the BFL for me. Already have a rider.
I propose we change the launch to Algonac or Ballard. We had talked about Marine City, but I guess there are some boat races that are closing the river between Fawn and Pine River.
Anyone hear if the fish are in the river at all yet? Cool weather, i fear they might be behind schedule.
Seth
I am in sans boat as usual. I have made but one of these this year and am looking forward to the big water. Haven't made that at all this year.
Gosh, I miss fishin with y'all as well. I miss Tom, too!
I vote for B-Dubs in Novi...soon
I vote for Ballard Ramp on Saturday
I plan to be there weather permitting and all that...with boat...and I'll take anybody fishing. I'll also take a passenger for the trip to the east side. First come, first to get the seat. Don't have the Can. License, so I'll stay on the American side.
Cheers
Sorry guys,
I have been M.I.A. for awhile but this summer I have just been really busy and it seems the events fall on a weekend that I already have plans. THis weekend I have a wedding then going camping so not going to be able to make it again. I also think we should focus more on the smaller lakes. But that's just me being selfish I guess, too much money in gas, ramp fees and everything for me to drive down. Hopefully I get to see and fish with some of you guys later this year. Good luck saturday! hope you guys whack em!
I'll ride with you Eric.
I heard a rumor that they might be up in the channels. If so, Algonac might be a good idea.
Without the Combat Fishing Newsletter I'm not sure.
If anybody knows for sure, jump in.
As of right now, I plan to launch at Algonac at 6:15 AM. If they are not in the channels, it is a short run down the south channel to the main lake grass - not much of a different run to the firecracker than from Ballard.
I really wanted to fish the Stag area, but that goofy race...how in the world can they 'close' the river for that? Why can't they race in the lake and stay out of the way?
If we find them in the river, I may trailer up to Stag later in the day...who knows.
Seth
Seth Id like to buddy up with you for the river. I have my Canadian L, was looking to start at the A20 (dynamite top water along the reeds at 6:30 am) and work through Russell, Fawn and Stag. Starting at Stag is just as awesome.
My vote obviously is for Algonac !
If anyone is going to the south shore PM me and I can help with waypoints where got on em good.
I'm game to ride up with Fiker...and I'll fish with GDavid...he called first dibs and I'm easy. Rick...we can fish anytime locally. Call me, we'll set up details.
I'm cool w/ Algonac...it's a longer drive in the car...but shorter in the boat. BAllard is easier for us west-ish siders and I can find my way there in the dark. I'll also need a refresher on location if we launch Algonac. (DNR ramp if I recall?)
At least we're looking at sunny skies, warm temps, no rain. 8)
Eric
So as of right now we have....
Boaters
Eric
Seth
Nonboaters
Fiker
GeeDavid
Mojo
I'll be there with my dad, he is in town for work (golfing) and I think he was spoiled from out trip to the south shore last year so he will be fishing with me. I think there are resident fish in the channels and river so we should be able to find some.
The Boat races are from Stag Island down to Pine River. So, Marine City would still be an option with plenty of fishable water if desired.
Course area is roughly from the Stag Island Shoal Light (lower light) south to an area just below the Pine River (Light 48).
River closure for - Racing
This closure applies to ALL non-commercial vessel traffic (pleasure and fishing craft)
Coast Guard PATCOM will begin enforcing the established safety zone at 11:00 AM
River closures will be in place from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time
At the decision of Coast Guard PATCOM, traffic may be allowed between races
Pine River traffic will be restricted during active racing operations
Tentative Race Times
12:00 NOON
1:30 PM
3:00 PM
Hi guys,
Sorry to be MIA. Yep, been an unusually busy summer and unfortunately I cannot make Saturday. HOWEVER, from here on out, I should be able to make most Saturdays. As you know, Jack has also been sans boat which is another reason we've been short a boater at our scheduled events. I'm up for a meeting whenever. I'd like to see us fish at least a few more times this year. Let's get it going for the next couple of months K?
Hay y'all! Long time no talk to! I've had to switch gears from bass to muskie beginning of June to help a friend out run his boat. If he doesnt need me Saturday I would like to join you guys. Its been a while since I caught a smallie lol. Non boater here.
So do we have Wolk and Rev as boaters ? Do either of y'all have a canadian L ?? ::) Always a bonus.
To get to Algonac ramp, take I-94 East going to Port Huron, I found going past 21 mile up to the New Baltimore exit (route 19) and go east (right) will give you a nice short cut to Route 29. Take left onto 29 (Walgreens on LHS) and follow several miles. The DNR ramp is across from a Kroger and you'll see it on the LHS.
no boat here. not yet anyways lol. but do have canadian though
So it looks like...
Seth/ Mojo
Eric/ David
Chris/ His Dad
Wolf Fisherman - non :Dboater w/ a Canadian license
Fiker - non boater - w/ no Canadian license
Mojo just backed out - he said something about having to sew some curtians for the wife. Sissy. ;D :P
I have a guy from work (Brian) that will be riding with me.
Seth
for the record. I'll be at the Algonac ramp...6am-ish.
Gee David...see you there.
248-444-4395 is my cell if y'all need it.
I'll be there with the boat, between 6:00-6:30
I'll b there for sure guys. Not sure what to bring so just gonna bring plastics, topwaters and 3 poles.
We will try to be there at 6, not sure since it's about 1 now and an hour and 15 minute drive. Hope to see you there.
Well, that was NOT a good day! :P
Started in the river, caught a couple small ones, best going about 2.5 lbs. Worked up the main river a little ways, nothing special going on. Worked back down the river into the S Channel. Still nothing great.
Headed into the lake to find it kind of bumpy. Fished the firecracker and then headed east to Mitchels bay. Found fish scattered from 10' to 18', no concentrations other than groups of 10" - 14" fish.
At about 11:30, my motor started acting up. Way out in the lake, it would idle ok but hardly get up on pad. Took forever to get up on top, not a good thing in rough water. Since the motor was acting bad, I headed back to the launch. Really bad ride with no throttle response.
Checked the plugs, had one with a small crack in the ceramic, so replaced all the plugs. I had meant to order them online a month ago ($12 each), but I needed them now, so I spent $18 each. Dang.
Of course that didn't fix the problem, I put the light on it and the #5 cylinder has no fire. Coil is toast. So now I really hope the dealer has one that they can swap me under warranty, otherwise I have to pay out of pocket to overnight one in.
Starting to not like the 250 ProXS as much as I used to...
Hope the rest of you had a better day on the water!
Seth
Bummer Seth. Sorry to hear about that. I figured it was gonna be pretty bumpy out on the lake. The breeze was kicking up all day on land. If all goes well, I plan to get the boat back on the water this weekend. YES! Man have I ever missed being out there. Can't wait.
David and I followed Chris and Dad for a while in the North channel. David caught a small striper and a Rock Bass. David then picked up a dink largemouth near some docks south of the state park. We drifted the state park one more time and he picked up a 3.75 lb smallie.
We headed back up between the launch and the ferry and David picked up a decent 4 lb smallie. Then nothing so we headed to the middle channel. I managed to pick up a rock bass...but that was it for the day for me.
We didn't have the equipment issues Seth had...but we didn't find many fish at all. The channel was getting bretty busy and choppy (by my standards at least) when we left around 1pm. All said...not a bad day, but not a great day either.
report respectfully submitted...Eric
I think we went 34 miles for the day, just in the channels and a little up the river. My dad caught fish here and there but I didn't have my first bite until after 1 o'clock in the middle channel. A very nice bluegill decided to eat my goby there. :P Finally I got a 2 1/2# LM on the west side of the channel in the weeds and another short. We moved over to the North channel before heading in and I got a 4-4 and another about 3. Funny how we only needed to run about 1/2 mile to find fish. The boat traffic was pretty crazy and we were both pretty beat up.
Hi Guys,
It's been a crazy summer with me also. Between my daughters graduation (she's now a doctor), marriage, family get togethers, parents 60th anniversary party, working on my daughters house in Cincinnati, birthday parties, family reunion (today), I think I've only been on the water on weekends 2 or 3 times at most. I would also rather not be on the water because of the tuna boats with my neck and back, so I end up not fishing. I wish we put some inland lakes on the list for this reason.
Let's pick a date and get things together again. This was a fun club, let's keep things going.
Mark
Yeah, this summer has been nuts. But since I decided to keep my boat, I'm all about fishing as a club next year and even this year again if we can get something together. With as hot as it is these past couple of weeks, I bet we have plenty of good fishing weather yet to come. I'd love to see us get together more. It's been a great club. This was just a down year I guess, but hey, let's salvage another date or 2!!!