Fishing Michigan

I had a very nice experience with six of the other “bloggers” at the booth yesterday evening.  Talked to quite a few people, and was able to hand out some DVD’s on using flashers for ice fishing.  Lots of kids liked the Mustad Hook books, Power Pro Stickers and the Frank’s Great Outdoors catalogs.

It was nice to sit down finally after walking through the fair, taking pics for the blog, running into some old friends from Summerfield, Ida, Dundee,and  Maybee .  I would have liked to have spent more time actually talking to the folks who write their blogs to get a better understanding of what they write  about.  Its amazing how fast time flies while you are having fun talking to folks coming through the expo area, and our time slot in the New’s booth just flew by.

So thanks to Dan Shaw for setting it up, glad to see you were feeling better.  Nice to see Paula again, finally put a face to the Luna Pier Cook and Veteran’s Review.  Jessica, a very nice young lady,  and Em whom really has a LOT of energy.  Think it was the powdered sugar,  and there is nothing fishy about me. 

Stealing the pic from Dave’s food blog, it was as much fun as the pic show’s.  And for a certain smart-alec, that is my smile so lay off.  Sitting on the right is me.

Yesterday while walking through the Expo Center I even found something for the pups,  each got a new bright green ID tag for their collars.  Bebba’s Engraving was set up in their booth, and for $5 each, they had their names and two of my phone numbers engraved.  Ruby was very nice, and did a great job.

There was another booth set up, but these folks were extremely helpful, and it seemed like the thickness of the metal was greater.  I learned my lesson with Piper, whose ID tag wore right through after a few months.  It was well worth the three dollar difference in price for the better quality in my book. 

Besides dog tags, they do Bridle and Saddle Plates.  I was really tempted to get the little tombstones for Piper and Shelby, but I had just made some myself not that long ago.  Anyway, if you have a need, these folks seemed like good people and they are right here in Monroe.

You can email Ruby at sweetezzi@hotmail.com

or call  734.241.3536

As I walked all over the fairgrounds the last couple of days, I found several exhibits of interest.  The first one is Absolute Taxidermy, located in Carleton, Michigan.  The owner is Vaughn Chambless, and this wasn’t the first time I had seen his work.  At the boat show back in the spring Mr. Chambless was set up and I was able to see (as were many others who walked by) his work first hand.  He was doing his work right there in the booth as he applied this fascinating craft.  Today and Saturday he will be doing it as well.

If you are in the Expo Center,  stop by along the East Wall and see his booth up close.  The pic above is the display, and everything  looked pretty darn good.  If you have some time to surf the web as you read this, you can go to his site.  Learn info on his experience and the pride he takes in his work.  Check out the gallery for the many mounts he has won awards with.

www.absoutetaxidermy.com

There should be six or so bloggers tonight in the Expo Center.  You know that fine building with all the air conditioning at the fairgrounds!  The Luna Pier Cook will be there, Jesse Mayo who writes on Veteran affairs,  and I will have some goodies to hand out as well.  Stickers, catalogs, patches..etc.

I will also be bringing some items to keep myself busy,  so if  you want to learn how to snell a walleye harnesses, come visit, talk some fishing in general……..come on out.

Bring the kids and the questions!

Eyes are holding steady,  and the perch really haven’t been located in big numbers lately.  Here is the latest report from Jason @ Matthew’s.

I will be down in the new Expo Center on the 31st with some of the other bloggers between 6 and 8 pm.  The Monroe Evening News will have a booth in the SW corner of the building.  Some of the companies that I am staff with have provided me with some stickers and other goodies to hand out so stop by if you have a chance and talk a little fishing.

This just in from Jason at Matthew’s Bait and Tackle in Bolles Harbour.  Like the sheephead idea, well not really !  Is there anything worse than thinking you have a monster walleye on, only to find out it one THOSE fish?

and the Perch fishing isn’t to bad either.

Here is the latest report from Mike and Jason from Matthew’s Bait and Tackle:

The date and time is yet to be determined,  but it sounds like I will be at the paper’s booth at some point during fair week.  When the details are worked out, I will post them and get them on the blog. It will be nice to meet some of the folks who have emailed me their comments and questions in person.  Depending on how much time I have at the booth I will try to have something set up for folks to see, perhaps tieing their own harnesses and have some rods rigged up as well.

Make sure you ask for the GPS waypts when you pick up your crawlers: