2010 Dk Open Report.

[dartag]

Most of the west side crowd are probably still on the road home.    Had a great day fishing with CY.  His first day on SC started slow at Ford cove.  I managed to lose a nice largemouth right away.   we caught a few then headed up the shore to 9 mile.  We caught some nice ones by the Green can in front of nine mile tower.  We hit a spot out deep with nothing there.  Then headed in to Memorial park where Cy put on a crankbait clinic.  He put some nice ones in the boat.      We ended up with 10 keepers for the day.  Cy landed a nice walleye on a tube.  We finished the day fishing largemouth by the launch..  Got a couple rock bass and one nice largie.  Great day on the water with lots of laughs.  Clean water would have been nice but all in all it was a great day on the water.

Thanks Dan for putting the event on.

Shot a couple of photos.  Had to show off his new shirt.

[1javelin]

Who's the guy with the bird crap on the back of his shirt??  Good job Cy, just throwing a jab out there.  See you soon.

1jav

[thedude]

our fish came on the same basic pattern - 3-5 FOW on a flat w/ scattered rock/weeds. Fish weren't holding on anything particular just had to make long casts and cover water. pretty much everything was on a red-eye shad. got 1 on a jerkbait and a crank. all males biggest was just under 4 (according to the board).  had 3 fish hit right at the boat, think they had a hard time finding the bait in the dirty water.

[Revtro]

Well I'll echo most of the same sentiments.  Dan, thanks!  It was and continues to be my favorite tourney of the year to fish.  Yes, the fishing was tough.  We covered quite a bit of water, but I never got smart enough apparently to fish shallower than 7 ft.  But I had a great partner for the day and really enjoyed meeting and getting to know him.  I wish I could have stayed for the food, but unfortunately I had a ton of work I had to get finished, so I had to immediately get home to get to it.    As of now, I'm planning to be at Ovid.  I love that lake and look forward to it.  Sorry I couldn't hang out and get to know more of the GLB peeps.  But there's always next time.  If anyone ever wants to get out on St. Clair, I'm only 10 minutes from the ramp and would be happy to take anyone out, just about any day.  Just give me a shout.

[Firefighter Jeff]

Who's the guy with the bird crap on the back of his shirt??  Good job Cy, just throwing a jab out there.  See you soon.

1jav

LMAO    I was wondering what the heck that was on his shirt!!!!

[Firefighter Jeff]

I fished with Brett from the Michigan State fishing team....  I didn't hold that against him, considering I'm a Notre Dame fan.  lol  Well, we stunk, errr I did as a guide anyway.  We hit a few spots Tcook and I had fished the day before and didn't do too well.  Bunch of short fish actually.  Guess we were too far in at 9 mile from the reports I've seen.  We ran down to Grosse Point flats to see if the water clarity was any better.... ummmm fished there 8 minutes and headed back.  lolol  It was a good move.  We only had ONE keeper at the time with an hour or so to go.  We stopped back at 11 mile and started getting fish on Excalibur xr50s.  They weren't big, but keepers.  We finally get to cull a fish.  a 1 pound 12 ouncer....... we cull it with a one pound 13 ouncer!!!!  lolololol  Woohoo.  Well, we did cull that one too, so at least all our fish were 2 pounders, but that was all.  Wish I could have done a better job Brett. We did get a musky and a sheepie.

 

[fiker]

I fished with Eric. He was a most gracious host, and put me on largies in places I had never been before.   If it hadn't been for him, I might still be looking for smallies in chocolate milk.
Eric  took me all over the lake, and I never hurt my back once. 
For me, the day was a total success just on that note.  It takes a guy that really knows how to drive a boat to do that.   Eric sure does. 


The DK's are about the only tournaments I fish each year.  I love meeting you guys, and spending the day on the water.   After that, it's all icing on the cake.

Thanks again Eric.

[mikesmiph]

OK, I slept now. When do we start planning the fall DK Open? I can think again now, lets get things moving lol.

[djkimmel]

Ok... you're in charge of something.

[Riser145]

Hey I'd like to thank Jeff for being my boater out there on Saturday...super nice guy. I had fun we didn't stick any pigs but not to bad for a guy from Indiana and a newbee thanks again lookin forward to the next one

[djkimmel]

Thanks for signing up. I look forward to seeing a whole bunch of you at the fall DK Open coming to a lake near you (on the west side, probably White).

[MadWags]

Dan, the Spring Dk Open on St. Clair this year was truly a great time. Thanks for putting on this event. A special thanks to all the members and sponsors that stepped up and made it even more special with food, beverages and prize donations. Mike and Brian did a great job with the cook out.

My partner 1javelin (Herman) was great company on the lake and knows how to set the hook on those smallies. We caught our entire limit in 24' of water but did not manage to get that kicker or two to seal the deal. Our largest fish went 4lbs but I know there were larger ones there. What do they say about not leaving biting fish? I did that twice during the day. Sorry Herman. But I knew we were close and wanted to find that toad.

On the Dk Fall Open being on White Lake, I would have to say that a 2.5 hour drive to fish St. Clair is one thing, but after last year on White Lake you will be hard pressed to get any eastside guys to drive 2.5 hours to possibly catch a fish. I would suggest that another option be offered.

[bob o]

On the Dk Fall Open being on White Lake, I would have to say that a 2.5 hour drive to fish St. Clair is one thing, but after last year on White Lake you will be hard pressed to get any eastside guys to drive 2.5 hours to possibly catch a fish. I would suggest that another option be offered.

+1. hardy, croton, gun, grand river....the list goes on and on

[thedude]

white is one of the best fisheries on this side of the state. every lake has its off days.... for a late summer fishing event - there is nothing that will be "lights out" over here (or anywhere to my knowledge).

[Cy]

white is one of the best fisheries on this side of the state. every lake has its off days.... for a late summer fishing event - there is nothing that will be "lights out" over here (or anywhere to my knowledge).

I have to agree with Justin 100%.  White is normally awesome all the time, but there is no argument that it was off that day.  There isn't a fishery over here that is anything like St Clair.  No mention fishing styles in West MI can be completely different then the Eastside.

Bob o...In my opinion, the 4 lakes you mentioned will be an absolute grind and skunk-fest during the time of year of the DK Fall Open.

I would say if we want awesome fishing we all would need to drive a while and got up north somewhere from Ludington to "The Bridge"

Cy

[TCook]

Could always come to Paw Paw Lake, but I agree White is the best option over here. The fishing is always good and everyone should catch some nice bags.

[thedude]

yeah, i mean if you don't like white - then you gotta go further like to hamlin or cadillac/mitchell (which would be cool too!). Paw Paw would be a good choice also.

[Firefighter Jeff]

Hey I'd like to thank Jeff for being my boater out there on Saturday...super nice guy. I had fun we didn't stick any pigs but not to bad for a guy from Indiana and a newbee thanks again lookin forward to the next one

   Woohoo congrats on your first post Brett.  I enjoyed fsihing with you.  I've been telling everyone back home how I fished with  a guy from the Michigan State bass fishing team!!!  Goodluck  Now if Notre Dame or Ball State get a team together, then I'll have to change my alligence.  lolol

[Firefighter Jeff]

I in no way know St. Clair like a bunch of you, but I was there for 3 days last October and it wasn't so great.  My brother and I had days of very few fish. So all fisheries have tough days.  Can't remember exactly how many we got but NOWHERE near the spring fishery.  I understand that catching fish is a big part of the opens, but isn't it also to get together with guys you don't only see but on the computer???  If it was more of a true tourney I'm sure we'd want to pay more than $5 to enter.  I'd like to go to White if I'm not at the station.  It's a 2 1/2 hour drive instead of 4 hours for St. Clair.

[t-bone]

I fished many tournaments at White and your not going get the st. clair numbers but the weights have always been big. It has always been a good fishery from what I've seen.