Lake Michigan

[Havin' Fun]

Well, it's getting ever so close to Spring, and it has me thinking about Salmon, Rainbows and the like. I will be fishing Lake Michigan for my first time(in my own boat) So I could use a good list of things to ADD to my boat. I pretty much have very little. I fished lake Superior, so I have some planner boards, flys, spoons ect. But what do I really need? A good list of flies, spoons, dodgers, DOWNRIGGERS(which size?) I have app 17ft lund tiller. Line, stackers, ect. Hopefully you get the idea. And if there is anyone in the G. Bay area who would be willing to take out a Vikings fan sometime this summer to show me the ropes.....please nominate yourselfs now!!!!

All help, suggestions and perhaps a little ribbing welcome!

[SuddenlySummer]

Capt. Chip Porter puts out an excellent video on salmon fishing Lake Michigan. Spend the dough and get it. It's got everything you'll need to know.

[DARK30]

Hey Hammer, Come July you can put me in there!

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cast,cast,cast,cast......

[Surface Tension]

I'll start a list.
GPS
Marine Radio
Compass
Flares and Flare gun
Mast for trolling boards
Trolling boards in addition to in-line boards
Rod holders, four or five on each side of the boat. make your own.
Down Riggers {look for my reply on the equipment forum)
Stackers
10-12 lb pancake weight
Releases for the board lines and the down riggers
Dipsys
Flashers and Dodgers
Howie Flys are a must for Mi Chinooks
If I listed all the tackle our heads would spin
Good sonar with temp
Kicker motor 10-15 HP
Big hooped long handled net
Large cooler
8 Big Lake rods and reels
Assortment of chain bead 1-3 oz weights

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