Tight Line Extreme from Ice Hopper

From the makers of the Sonic Ice Hopper, comes the Tight Line Extreme Reel! This is the next logical step in the evolution of ice fishing reels. It addresses all of the issues that ice fishermen experience when ice fishing. The Tight Line Extreme Reel is an...

Ice Fishing Perch Using Hard Beads w/ Joe Balog

Michigan DNR catch sturgeon poacher in St. Clair County

A cooperative effort between the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Clay Township Police Department has resulted in the citation of Wadhah Noori Jabro, of Sterling Heights, for taking sturgeon during the closed season in St. Clair County. DNR...

Michigan DNR establishes experimental brook trout regs in Upper Peninsula

The Department of Natural Resources has approved five stream segments in the Upper Peninsula for an increase in the daily possession limit for brook trout from five to 10 fish. The rule becomes effective April 1, 2013. This limited experimental regulation is in...

DNR land surveyor locates rare, 162-year-old piece of land-mapping history in Montmorency County

Department of Natural Resources professional land surveyor Matt Dontz used a pair of waders, GPS coordinates, notes from 1850 and a lot of resourcefulness in a recent discovery that he said will undoubtedly be the highlight of his career. While working in Montmorency...

The New Pro Series Heavy Metal Tungsten Jigs!!!!

Tungsten old, Tungsten new,  Tungsten black and Tungsten Blue.  That’s right I said blue. We have added even more to “The Original Heavy Metal Tungsten” jig line up, making it bigger and better than ever. We’ve brought back some favorites, some...

Weekly Michigan Fishing Report – Nov 8th

Water levels are low and clear in the rivers and streams. Cold weather pushed steelhead up into the rivers however warmer temperatures by the weekend could slow the bite. Walleye are moving closer to shore. Those fishing the inland lakes for large and smallmouth bass...

DNR partnership paying off with more opportunities for hunters in Southeast Michigan

A partnership between the Department of Natural Resources and the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge is paying off with increased opportunities for Michigan hunters. Working with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, DNR Wildlife Division staffers helped write...

Weekly Michigan Fishing Report – Nov 1st

The effects of hurricane Sandy shut fishing down around the state. Action this week was found in the rivers or smaller inland lakes. Waters around the state are turbid and murky so it will take a few days to clear up. Catch rates should resume once the waters settle....

Cold windy day on St. Clair = 100+ fish day

Yesterday I headed out on the pond aka Lake St. Clair for a little panfish action. The game plan was to head out on the main lake and go after some perch with plastics. When I woke up in the morning the wind had already started whipping out on the lake. So it was time...