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by vano397
Wed Aug 28, 2024 10:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bass Pro Shop coming to Lansing
Replies: 1
Views: 16285

Re: Bass Pro Shop coming to Lansing

I'm genuinely surprised to hear someone expanding a physical retail footprint!
by vano397
Fri Jul 26, 2024 7:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recommendations for boat insurance providers?
Replies: 2
Views: 17458

Re: Recommendations for boat insurance providers?

Not sure what company you had. I had a long discussion with my agent from Auto Owners, and he assured me my home owners policy with enough personal property coverage to cover all of my stuff was sufficient. I'd start by making sure you don't have redundancies, and t hen attempt to fill in any gaps ...
by vano397
Sun Sep 13, 2020 2:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Important Bruce Memorial Info
Replies: 3
Views: 59203

Re: Important Bruce Memorial Info

Brad Moskal caught a fish... I only got to fish a couple hours in the afternoon, one solid rip, but didnt stay pinned. Sounds like the story of the day for most i chatted with. Enjoyed chatting at lunch with many that were there.
by vano397
Tue Sep 08, 2020 9:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Important Bruce Memorial Info
Replies: 3
Views: 59203

Re: Important Bruce Memorial Info

We are planning to meet at Charlton Park around noon. Hope to see you all there.
by vano397
Mon Aug 17, 2020 8:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Muskegon and Mona Lakes
Replies: 8
Views: 109075

Re: Muskegon and Mona Lakes

Growth potential is certainly theu the roof!
by vano397
Sun Aug 16, 2020 11:56 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Muskegon and Mona Lakes
Replies: 8
Views: 109075

Re: Muskegon and Mona Lakes

I haven't had any luck on Muskegon, but haven't given much effort yet. The couple times I have been there the bait has been absolutely scattered, which makes for a difficult time maintaining confidence. Hopefully a couple people on here that fish it more often can chime in?!? Incidental catches on ...
by vano397
Wed May 27, 2020 10:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Phantom softtail vs squirrelly Hellhound
Replies: 5
Views: 86570

Re: Phantom softtail vs squirrelly Hellhound

Not sure if my thinking or logic are correct, but it works in my feeble mind...
I like hellhounds because you can get a really wide glide, the tail on them slows that down, and reduces that advantage. If that is what the particular situation calls for they are my go to.
I like phantom softails ...
by vano397
Sat Apr 11, 2020 12:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Motorized boating banned until May 1
Replies: 1
Views: 54495

Re: Motorized boating banned until May 1

Interesting take here, but just a few short years ago this order would have only affected the majority of this group for a few days at the end of the month and wouldnt have put an ounce if impact in lake st clair fishing or UP seasons. Just a reminder that tho it stings to be told you can't do ...
by vano397
Sun Apr 05, 2020 4:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Social distancing!!! Please read!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 80421

Re: Social distancing!!! Please read!!!

A friend was just down in detroit [smilie=brickwall.gif] and as he was taking out police were at the launch confronting everyone with more than 1 person in the boat. They aren't messing around anymore...
by vano397
Mon Mar 30, 2020 9:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: muskie story
Replies: 19
Views: 364834

Re: muskie story

Good read! Thanks Duke
by vano397
Mon Mar 30, 2020 9:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reels for big blades
Replies: 6
Views: 123437

Re: Reels for big blades

I've used the Okuma, Daiwa lexa and all the shimanos for blades, and agree with Matt. Tranx 400 is a great all around reel. I am not an enormous fan of the power handle on the high gear, and have replaced the plastic/metal knob with a rubber oval-ish knob from a curado 300 ej, and it works well. But ...
by vano397
Tue Mar 24, 2020 7:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can we go fishing?
Replies: 2
Views: 49337

Re: Can we go fishing?

Here is the post from the DNR...

We've received some questions concerning the activity of fishing following the recent "stay home, stay safe" order from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The order given today stated that individuals may still engage in outdoor activities while following proper social ...
by vano397
Tue Jan 21, 2020 7:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Banquet 14 inch Suick paint job.
Replies: 5
Views: 62853

Re: Banquet 14 inch Suick paint job.

Dark Copper back and gold perch. Orange under the chin, creamy white belly. Keyhole shaped vent.
by vano397
Wed Oct 30, 2019 6:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Muskie Fisherman / Fall Trolling
Replies: 9
Views: 119258

Re: New Muskie Fisherman / Fall Trolling

Like with casting, fish often like change of direction. Baits like streetwalkers do a lot of that on their own...
others need help, by constantly controling the boat, s patterns and speed changes, etc.
Figuring out if they are in weeds or open water is the hardest part for me sometimes, and usually ...
by vano397
Mon May 20, 2019 7:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MI-DNR Volunteers Needed
Replies: 18
Views: 400462

Re: MI-DNR Volunteers Needed

Will Schultz wrote:
Steve S wrote:Thank-you to everyone who participated . What was the story on the two no tagged.
16 acoustic transmitters and 18 fish, those two lucked out and didn't have surgery.
Did they floy tag them anyway?