Fishing Michigan

That time again, where the FLW Bass tour comes to town with the Chevy Open.

Wednesday, July 9th:

6 to 8 pm is Chevy Pro Night @ Jefferson Chevrolet (2130 East Jefferson, Detroit)

Thursday, July 10th:

6:30 am start from Elizabeth Park Marina with a weigh-in at 3 pm at the Marina.

Friday, July 11th:

Same times as Thursday, no new scheduled events.

Saturday, July 12th:

6:30 start at the marina at Elizabeth Park

Noon, Family fun zone opens at the Macomb Hall at Cobo

4 pm weigh-in at Cobo

Sunday, July 13th:

6:30 start at EP Marina

Noon, fun zone at Cobo

2 pm Youth Fishing Clinic, FLW Main Stage at Cobo

4 pm Final Weigh-in and Ranger Boat give-a-way @ Cobo.

Its always fun to come down to these pro events for the amateur anglers and their families.  The activities and the chance to question the pro’s about techniques and styles, not to mention the goodies that are given away.

Every trip is a learning experience, a chance to try new things and hone the skills you have developed.  Here are the results from the bait shops first annual tournament.

1st Place Team Tony Vitale 19.15lbs
2nd Place Team Bob Porcs 17.75lbs Also won Biggest fish at 6.65lbs
3rd Place Team Ron Crabtree 17.10lbs
4th Place Team Jay Mauter 17.05lbs
5th Place Team Paul Bolling 16.80lbs
6th Place Team Chuck Mason 16.15lbs
7th Place Team Steve Web 15.11lbs
8th Place Team Nick Girano 14.14lbs
9th Place Team Andy Wiltis 14.00lbs
10th Place Team Jason Soave 13.10lbs
11th Place Team Larry Amy 4.10lbs

So what did I learn?  It seems like the school of hard knocks was in session.  I learned to always check the plugs on the outboards the night before the tournament.  After catching that first 5 lb fish, the kicker conked out, crossing every single line we had out.  That half hour of fishing was valuable time lost, but all was not lost.  Still had a decent showing, had a blast thanks to the great event that Jason and Mike put on at Matthew’s.