Fishing Michigan

Well I was really hoping that Gauge spent a better night than Belle did here at the house.  So while I am standing in line with the rest of the folks for my pickup,  I get a clue that she might have had her own issues being away for one night.  There is just something about your own beagle’s howl that sets it apart from other beagles.  Needless to say, she could be heard through the whole building over all the cats and other dogs.  She is home and resting, Belle is relieved, and so is Bonnie who thought she had done something wrong when i made her stay in the garage last night to keep Belle company!!!

Reef Runner’s popularity must be limited to the Midwest region because there were only 11 items during this search on Ebay.

First off is the Ripshad, these lures are limited I think to basically fishing the smaller inland lakes, like Houghton (tip up town fame).  There are two sizes, and the larger of the two are more effective on the big water than the smaller sized ones.  These are the 400 series, the larger of the two, the smaller ones are 200’s.  Love the “Cheap Sunglasses” color, not only for catching fish, but my fav ZZ Top song. Hmm, well right up there with “Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers,  and I’m Bad/I’m Nationwide”.  Fine, I like all old ZZ Top before Eliminator came out!

These are the Ripsticks , a shallow running bait that is popular for getting in close during the spring while the eyes are running shallow.  These are not my favorite colors to choose from, but the Chrome/Blue at the far right is an excellent color choice.

Next, you have the deep running baits, and they come in two sizes as well.  The 800 series does seem to better in the spring while the big girls are in town.  I like running them on my far outside board, so on the retrieve they can come in under the 600 series.  I see some of the better purple and perch patterns in these two lots.  The rest I haven’t used.

More later……………