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- Captain Dan's Fishing Report
- Ed Clements Fishing Report
Hi There Fellow Fisherman, Captain Andy here with this week's Fishing Report
The recent winter blast is starting to make things very interesting to say the least. We finally have some good shore ice forming from the mouth of the Saginaw river all the way up to AuGres. Most anglers are only getting out to about 4 feet of water but some of the best fishing has been in 2 feet or less. There are some nice perch being taken but just like always, you have to move a few times and probably do a little sorting. For you guys that like to spear pike, now is the time. I have talked to quite a few folks that have been successful out on the bay this year.
It seems like winter is in full swing all across our great state so get out and enjoy it before it’s 95 degrees outside again. If you like ice fishing, snowshoeing, predator hunting, or just plain being out in the crisp clean air, let the folks at Frank’s outfit you for a safe and successful adventure.
Everything you need for ice fishing is here and on display so get in and gear up for the upcoming season.
From Captain Andy and the crew at Frank’s, Good Luck And Good Fishing!
E-mail Captain Andy at CaptainAndy@FranksGreatOutdoors.com
Captain Dan's Fishing Report
Hey Everybody,
Sorry again for the laps of time between reports. The last couple of weeks have either been to cold or wet for Ol' Capt.Dan to get back out in the boat. Seems every time we planed a trip, Mother Nature would throw us a bad weather curve ball. Of course we go through this unpredictable open water to ice transitioning period every late fall and it doesn't get any easier to put up with. The river fishing for walleyes did not seem to improve much since my last report, possibly having a lot to do with the weather again. The perch fishing however, did improve at the Saginaw and Quanicassee Rivers Moouths, as well as the Bay near the shipping channel out as far as the first spark plug. And I've heard that these last few days have really produced some real jumbos for those willing to suffer a bit with the cold wind and air temps at these locations. Me and the brother did manage to get back out for one last open water walleye trip and I managed some revenge on some BIG Northern Pike from our last trip, where they cut my line and took both of my Capt.Dan Custom Fire Perch Bombers. With Franks being temporarily out of them, I was forced to custom paint some up using my own air brush kit and reeked my revenge on these toothy lure steelers on that last trip out. Those pictures are below. We also caught a few other walleyes using them and by the end of that day my own new paint jobs were totaly destroyed. Me and my son Brian also made a couple of trips to the Tawas Pier just after deer season opened for White Fish and did O. K.. Those pictures below as well. I'm guessing those will be my last open water reports for this year. And it might be a while before I post any ice fishing reports.
So until then, be safe, fish smart and tight lines. Capt. Dan.
Got back out 12-13-11 on the bay for one last trolling effort. Went 10 for 12 using Bombers again, but only 3 nice walleyes were included with this catch. Also caught 6 BIG pike and one HUGE Smallmouth. Water temps were in the low 30's so it won't be long now for ice.
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Ed Clements Fishing Report
Last Chance Open Water Fishing
The past couple of weeks on Saginaw Bay have been very good for walleye trolling; and the mouth of the Saginaw River has been steady for perch. Walleyes have been taken consistently in 12-18 foot of water, two to three miles out from Bay City to Linwood. The fish are in roaming schools gorging on shad; find a school of fish and a limit will come in quick order. Water temperatures are around 35-37 degrees so slow trolling is a must. Try keeping your speed around 1 mph. Stickbaits have been producing the best action: Rapala Deep Husky Jerks, Storm Deep Thundersticks, and Smithwick Rogues have all been putting fish in the boat. Any color variation that includes purple has worked well, along with clown and firetiger. Running multiple lines on Church Tackle Walleye Boards has been a difference maker during the late fall. Presenting 6-8 baits while trolling makes a big difference in your catch rate; in the cooler temperatures the fish are turning on and off all day long; being able to put a lot of lures in the water and getting them in front of feeding fish is paramount to success. It looks like the milder weather is going to hold for a few more days, so if your boat is still ready, get out and go. Please remember safety first, December fishing and colder air and water temperatures adds to the danger factor. Make sure you tell someone where you are going and when you plan to be in, keep your cell phone dry and handy.
Perch are biting on minnows around the mouth of the Saginaw River and in the marinas and cuts that lead to Saginaw Bay. This has been one of the best years for perch that I have seen in a long time. Limits of 8-12" perch have been the norm and it has been consistent all fall.
Good Luck & Good Fishing
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