New Group Supporting Michigan’s River Monsters

Michigan is home to one of the most unique fish species in North America, the Lake Sturgeon. The Lake Sturgeon has long been an important fish to the Great Lakes region. In the early days, the sturgeon was commercially prized for its roe, meat, isinglass and...

Plastics = More Perch

We are now in the heart of the bigwater perch season here in Michigan. The weather hasn’t been to kind over the last few weeks so the amount people that have been able to get out has been very limited. To top it off the bite has been a little tough also. But...

OIM Give away

Its time to get started stocking up for ice season. This October Out in Michigan with my partners over at J and S Custom Jigs is going to giving away a 45 piece kit of some of my favorite ice plastics. How you can win. Like Out in Michigan’s Facbook page Like J...

Weekly Fishing Report September 29th

Great Lakes Temperature Map   As September comes to an end, anglers are reminded that all Type 1 and Type 2 rivers and streams along with the Type A and Type D inland lakes will close to fishing on September 30th. Salmon anglers are reminded that it is unlawful...

Catch Mate fish counter

Recently I came across a product that is one of those things that make you think that’s a cool idea why didn’t I think of that.The Catch Mate Fish counter and bucket lid is one of those things. I found it while doing one of my window shopping trips to...

DNR Confirms Presence of Cougar in Houghton County

The Department of Natural Resources today confirmed the presence of a cougar in northern Houghton County. The animal was captured on a trail camera on Sept. 24, walking directly toward the front of the camera and clearly showing it has a radio collar. cougar in...

Frabill “MAX” its about time!

Finally a company has done something that has been in my head for a about 7 season of ice fishing. They have made an ice shanty that is like having storage similar to that of the modern bass or walleye boats.There is a very good chance this is what I will be fishing...

Wolfs, and Hunting is there room for both?

This is a question many people are asking themselves here in Michigan and also out west where wolfs have been introduced into the eco system. This is a complex issues that seems to be getting worse. I personally feel that we should have some wolfs but there...

Weekly Fishing Report September 22nd

Great Lakes Temperature Map   Lake trout season on the waters of Lake Huron and northern Lake Michigan will close on September 30th. The waters of Lake Michigan between Arcadia and New Buffalo will remain open until October 31st for lake trout. Salmon are running...