Open Water??

[Flippin222]

Went to Kent today. Pretty much ice free from what I saw. West ramp is no good due to low water. East ramp, I would only use the far right slot. They started to raise the water a couple of days ago so the launches should start to improve over the next couple of weeks.

[Bloomer]

wind this evening broke the ice on most of the north oakland lakes this afternoon. Very little ice left, has all drifted to the wind blown shore, should be totally ice free by wed....Dont know if i can have the boat ready in time, just picked it up yesterday.

[nelsonk44215]

I'm new to this site and I wanted to say hello to everyone. I actually heard about this while fishing Lobdell Sat. and today. I was asked by two different guys if I was a member of this site. I was in my boat on sat, 88 tracker tournament 18', and my buddy's polar craft today. So to the guys that asked, yes, i am a member now. Looking forward to talking with you guys. 

Nelson

[yukonjack2]

Welcome aboard nelson!

[djkimmel]

I’m new to this site and I wanted to say hello to everyone. I actually heard about this while fishing Lobdell Sat. and today. I was asked by two different guys if I was a member of this site. I was in my boat on sat, 88 tracker tournament 18', and my buddy’s polar craft today. So to the guys that asked, yes, i am a member now. Looking forward to talking with you guys. 

Nelson

Thanks for coming home and signing up. That's the spirit.... and thanks for the 2 persons who told you about the site. 5 'free' posts for everyone on me!!

[thedude]

all the bigger lakes in Northern Kent co appear to be open... i might do some "crappie and pike" fishing this weekend.

[cr]

Hi Nelson , glad to see your on board , that was me in Ranger monday . I know you'll like this site and enjoy reading some of these guys stories . Do you fish any tournaments or just fish for aggravation/fun ?.........Charles

[Bloomer]

will be doing some serious "crappie" fishing tonight myself....

[thedude]

ebond - thanks for the heads up - i would hate to target a species out of season! That would be just tragic.

[nelsonk44215]

Hi Nelson , glad to see your on board , that was me in Ranger monday . I know you'll like this site and enjoy reading some of these guys stories . Do you fish any tournaments or just fish for aggravation/fun ?.........Charles

I have fished a few small tourneys when I was going to school in Indiana, but I have never fished any up here and I am looking to get into some local ones to get my "feet wet" so to say. I know there are tourneys every wed. at lobdell and I am sure I will do a few of those. I am not looking to get on a trail just yet, I want to fish with some local clubs near that area. Do any of you have any suggestions? How did you guys end up doing on Hoisington after we passed you? 

[cr]

Nelson , check Other bass tournaments listed in the tournaments board, Roy Randolphs list , or if your up to going to kent lake , in kensington metro park , McCarter has a tournament every other tuesday . Its listed there also . Plus theres a tournament on Ponemah every tuesday . Have you been on Lake St Clair yet ? I mention this because the DK Open is coming up I think may 10 or so , and its on LSC . Great chance to check it out , 30/40 smallies per day are not uncommon at that time of year , and going in a group is a good way to experience for the first time . You can sign up on this site , its a paper tournament I believe , inexpensive , and one four pounder is worth the trip!!!!!

[cr]

OOOOPS! DK open May 3rd. But check it out .

[Revtro]

Hi Nelson,
Check out the bass clubs section of the boards here too.  There are few that might interest you including The Eastside Bass Anglers which is the club I'm in.