merkman Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 I want to plan two out of state trips this year one to ND one to MI.Anyone here from ND or MI who can give some tips on where to go etc?ThanksMerk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonmichalski Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 where in michigan are you looking at? I know of two GTG this year I'm going to and I'm in charge of one. The first looks like it will be the first weekend in Janurary and the second is on Ground hogs day. The first is at a no size limit lake and the second is home to some huge pike. Let me know if you want details or as to an idea of what your after in Michigan and i can help steer you in a direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordie Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Merk my buddy lives in Minnewauken in NoDak a block off Devils Lake he will have some great reports and I'm sure lodging will be close at hand also.He's deer hunting this weekend so I will probably talking with him this Sunday Night I bring up the subject of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merkman Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 where in michigan are you looking at? I know of two GTG this year I'm going to and I'm in charge of one. The first looks like it will be the first weekend in Janurary and the second is on Ground hogs day. The first is at a no size limit lake and the second is home to some huge pike. Let me know if you want details or as to an idea of what your after in Michigan and i can help steer you in a direction. When and where is the one you are in charge of?That is the one I want to go to.-Merk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merkman Posted November 8, 2012 Author Share Posted November 8, 2012 Merk my buddy lives in Minnewauken in NoDak a block off Devils Lake he will have some great reports and I'm sure lodging will be close at hand also.He's deer hunting this weekend so I will probably talking with him this Sunday Night I bring up the subject of it. Yes... Let me know... maybe the last weekend of the year or something... Am I hearing you volunteering to drive my truck out there for a weekend? 407 mi, 7 hours 10 mins one way according to Google. -Merk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonmichalski Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Well we just today nailed down a date it's January 12th @ Lake Saint Helen Lake#1 here is a map of the lake and here's what we get on tip-ups when we spear in 4' fow I will find a link to the public access for you later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonmichalski Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 http://maps.apple.com/?lsp=9902&sll=44.364380,-84.431722&q=8947%E2%80%938989%20W%20Airport%20Rd,%20Saint%20Helen,%20MI%20%2048656,%20United%20Stateshttp://www.dnr.state.mi.us/SPATIALDATALIBRARY/PDF_MAPS/INLAND_LAKE_MAPS/ROSCOMMON/LAKE_ST_HELEN.PDFHere is a link to the DNR lake map and s link to the public access. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finnedfakes Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Jason, Im interested in those spearing events. Can you tell me a little about them or perhaps email me some info? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonmichalski Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Jason, Im interested in those spearing events. Can you tell me a little about them or perhaps email me some info? If you would like i can email you the links to the forum pages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finnedfakes Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Jason, My email address is: [email protected] you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonmichalski Posted November 8, 2012 Share Posted November 8, 2012 Jason, My email address is: [email protected] you I will send them now because this site just changed and deleted two trys to pm you and merk the links! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merkman Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 Could you send them my way too?merkAtprodigydot netThanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonmichalski Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Links emailed let me know if you don't get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finnedfakes Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 I got mine, thank you. Discussed with you the other day about Cadillac spear fishing contest.Links emailed let me know if you don't get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merkman Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 I got mine...I am pretty sure I will be out there for one of these...I have to finalize plans for the winter in the next couple weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonmichalski Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Cool hope to see you guys, making a decoy fir each and one for the Mn Gtg as I just lost my company phone and computer as i was downsized which is an excuse because greyhound out I have narcolepsy. So i have answer post on wifes cell, so it takes longer. But carving decoys and blacksmithing is now my full time job. Im starting to carve in the deer blind tomorrow. All will be available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merkman Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 What are the size restrictions on Houghton Lake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ1657 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Cool hope to see you guys, making a decoy fir each and one for the Mn Gtg as I just lost my company phone and computer as i was downsized which is an excuse because greyhound out I have narcolepsy. So i have answer post on wifes cell, so it takes longer. But carving decoys and blacksmithing is now my full time job. Im starting to carve in the deer blind tomorrow. All will be available. Sorry to hear about your job Jason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonmichalski Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Houghton lake 24" min with 2 fish limt but I wont be they not worth the time for pike, walleye jogging is good, I know a guy that caught 200+ pike last winter there and one was a keeper. And thaks MJ, 10 years and corporate finds out about the narcolepsy this spring and at the end of a two year state contract , the very day, im out the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonmichalski Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 Week I'd look at Higgins lake many 40"+ fish taken each year mainly be spear. Crystal water max depth 200+ a local spearing lake that is under fished for pike 90%, come for trout, smelt, and perch. Ice can be tricky follow trails, im going to learn the lake this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finnedfakes Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I hope to spend more time on Higgins this season aswell. Ive been there several times for the smelt but never to spear pike. Lakes Cadillac and Mitchell are good lakes to spear on. Lots of keeper size pike with a chance at a 40+". Easy access points. St. Marys river system between L.Superior and L. Huron is also good. Lots of pike, muskie, walleye, perch. Downside is you need a machine or vehicle to get to your fishing spot. I live on Drummond Island which is at the southern end of the St. Marys. Good spearing/fishing there too. Lots of Islands to fish around but. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonmichalski Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 The Saginaw bay is another sleeper spot nobody goes after the pike my dad lives on the bay and perch fishing we had many bite offs in 3' feet of water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merkman Posted November 17, 2012 Author Share Posted November 17, 2012 Looks like there are alot of good options!!!I would't mind clear water with big pike... That sounds like a good place to get some good video... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonmichalski Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 My uncle's friend was perch fishing in Higgins and hooked a smelt ,and put it in a line and set it in the rod holder and he looked down in 20' just in time to see a 48" pike take the bait. The water is crystal clear, and sand bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonmichalski Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 IMG_20130104_201035 by Darkhouse Forge Decoys and Spears, on Flickr A plaque I'm working on for the GTG I'm hosting next weekend, I know finnedfakes is coming should be a good time sounds like around 30 spear chuckers will be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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