Fishing Michigan

Walleye fishing is picking up on Brest Bay.

One of the latest trends in early season walleye fishing has been the use of hair jigs over the last four or five years.  Purple jig with purple hair seems the most popular.  The tactic works the best in 16 feet of water or less.  Matthew’s over in Bolles Harbour does have a really big selection of these jigs.

Reason for bringing up the jigs,  a 27″ eye was taken recently inside Brest Bay with that tactic.  Its started folks and right now you can do all the fishing you need right here in Michigan waters.  Current licenses are available at Cook’s, Sterling State Park Party Store, Matthew’s Bait and at the sporting goods counter at Wal-mart and Meijers.

I made a few calls this morning, just to check and see if either of the places I mentioned carried the equipment for shooting carp with a bow.

Matthew’s B&T does not, but referred me to Bottom Line Tackle on West Jefferson.  Its about a 15 minute drive or less from Sterling State Park.

Cook’s Sportland will have the gear in next week, they are sold out right now.  Call ahead before going to check.  Unless you just like going and looking around a bit like I do.