Category: "Bass Fishing"
2017 D & R Sports Center Spring Fishing Show
By editor on Mar 11, 2017 | In News, Sponsors, Bass Fishing, Boating | Send feedback »
29th Annual Spring Fishing & Boat ShowFri April 14, 2017 9am-8pm
Sat April 15, 2017 9am-5pm
Announcing the 29th Annual D & R Sports Center Spring Fishing & Boat Show! It's their largest sale of year with factory reps and FREE seminars by professional anglers. As always, parking and attendance is FREE!
Beginners Bass Fishing Class May 13
By editor on Feb 10, 2017 | In News, Bass Fishing, MI Dept of Natural Resources | Send feedback »
In this class for beginners, starting at 10 a.m., the Outdoor Skills Academy pro-staff will present various strategies and techniques for chasing northern Michigan bass. Feel free to bring your own gear. This clinic will cover a wide range of techniques for pursuing both smallmouth and largemouth bass, but will focus on the use of various plastic presentations, including Texas rigging, Carolina rigging, tube jigs, etc. Cost for this class is $25.
Bruce Kraemer lands pending state record Michigan smallmouth bass
By editor on Sep 13, 2016 | In News, Bass Fishing, Fishing, MI Dept of Natural Resources | Send feedback »
9.98 pound smallmouth bass landed from the Indian River
UPDATE: Bruce Kraemer's giant smallmouth bass was certified as the new Michigan state record a couple days later by the Michigan DNR.Bruce Kraemer of Indian River, Michigan likes to fish the Indian River. It's just a few hundred feet from his house so it's convenient to fish his favorite shore fishing point. On September 11 Bruce was using his favorite rig he calls the tri-rig - a three way rig with a weight dropper. Bruce does this to keep the gobies from gobbling up his live nightcrawler he uses for bait.
Steve Clapper Inducted into the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame
By editor on May 27, 2016 | In News, Bass Fishing, Fishing, Boating | Send feedback »
Big water angler; innovator earns his dueHayward, WI (May 9, 2016) – The mission of the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame is to recognize extraordinary members of the fishing community who not only fulfill their dreams, but also create an environment to expand the sport of freshwater fishing.
Greg Gasiciel Lands Michigan State Record Smallmouth Bass
By editor on Oct 20, 2015 | In News, Bass Fishing, Fishing, MI Dept of Natural Resources | Send feedback »
Rhodes, Michigan bass tournament angler Greg Gasiciel landed the smallmouth bass of a lifetime Sunday, October 18, 2015 while fishing the Bass Anglers of the Sunrise Side Hubbard Lake Open. Gasiciel was fishing a grub shallow along the shoreline when the giant 9.32 pounds smallmouth bass bit. Tournament partner Scott Somerfield netted the monster smallmouth bass.
MDNR public meetings on bass fishing
By editor on Jul 10, 2015 | In News, Bass Fishing, Fishing, MI Dept of Natural Resources | Send feedback »
DNR to host public meetings in July regarding proposed changes to fishing regulationsThe Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced a schedule of public meetings in July to discuss several fishing regulation changes proposed for 2016.
Selfridge boat ramp now open
By editor on Jul 10, 2015 | In News, Bass Fishing, Fishing, Public Access, MI Dept of Natural Resources, Boating | Send feedback »
Selfridge boat launch now open with improvements
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today announced that the Selfridge boat launch on Lake St. Clair (Macomb County) has reopened following construction that began May 18.
Yamaha showcases latest outboards for bass anglers
By Jeff Nedwick on Jun 29, 2015 | In News, Products, Bass Fishing, Boating | Send feedback »
You don't need to sell Chad Pipkens on the importance of a reliable outboard. The second year Bassmasters Elite Series pro from Holt, MI qualified for the 2015 Bassmasters Classic by winning the Sept 4 - 6, 2014 Bassmasters Northern Open on Lake Erie when motor problems delayed the tournament leader on the final day.