When fishing a new lake for crappie, the first and biggest question is where to begin? This can be answered by taking a look at a lake map and eliminating water that likely holds no fish. The second question is, what is the best bait for finding crappie. And to that question, I have the […] The post Best Bait for Finding Crappie first appeared on The Great Lakes Fisherman ..read more

Walleye fishing on the Detroit River should be on every walleye fisherman’s bucket list. Nowhere in the world are walleye more concentrated then they are in this river during the spring spawning run. But even if you miss the spring spawning run, there are very good numbers of walleye present in the Detroit River all […] The post Top Plastic Jig Baits for Detroit River Walleye first appeared on The Great Lakes Fisherman ..read more

Crappie fishing one of my favorite species of fish to chase. This is because they are found in most fresh water lakes and streams, they’re a prolific breeder, meaning that they are found in large numbers, they are one of the best tasting fish, and they are a perfect target for young anglers. And probably […] The post Basic Equipment for Spider Rigging first appeared on The Great Lakes Fisherman ..read more

Walleye are a great fish to eat and can be caught any time of the day when using the right technique. This makes them a very popular gamefish. But one of the best times to chase these toothy critters is at night. That’s when walleye become the apex of apex predators. And when fishing for […] The post How to Catch Walleye at Night first appeared on The Great Lakes Fisherman ..read more

Visibility and scent are two of the three main ways fish sense their prey (vibration is the third). They are also the ones fish rely on the most. When fishing, it is therefore important that we try to make our baits appeal to these senses as much as possible. And there is a product on […] The post Spike-It! first appeared on The Great Lakes Fisherman ..read more

Flashers and flies have been used for years as part of a salmon fishermen’s trolling spread. When the right color is used, the bright flash allows fish to see rig from many feet away, even in deeper water. And when they do, the darting movement of the fly chasing it is irresistable. But what is […] The post The One Flasher/Fly Combo You Must Have first appeared on The Great Lakes Fisherman ..read more

There’s been some debate on the use of livescope technology. Does it really help you find fish quicker? Does it help you catch fish faster? Is it worth the money? And to all of these questions, I would answer with a resounding yes! This, of course, doesn’t mean that everyone should go out and buy […] The post Livescope…Yes, It’s Worth It! first appeared on The Great Lakes Fisherman ..read more

If you’re getting cabin fever and looking for something to get you out of the house, why not try some early spring fishing on Lake Michigan? With the winter ice all but gone, the shores of the lake are heating up both literaly and figuratively. And although some days can still be quite nasty out, […] The post Early Spring Fishing on Lake Michigan first appeared on The Great Lakes Fisherman ..read more

One of the most common mistakes I used to make as a novice fisherman, was fishing too fast. Don’t get me wrong, there are times where a fast retrieve makes perfect sense. But if you want to catch more fish, learning to slow down your retrieve in the right situations will pay huge dividends. There […] The post Slow Down Your Retrieve for More Fish first appeared on The Great Lakes Fisherman ..read more

Here's a short write up on the importance of high-vis line. The post When & How to Use High-Vis Line first appeared on The Great Lakes Fisherman ..read more