Northern Michigan anglers?

MallenManson · 03-12-09, 07:37 PM

Where's everyone at? Anybody near Grand Traverse County?
I'm in Benzie County actually but if you've never
A-Lived there
B-Heard banjo music while on a canoe trip,
you wouldn't know where it is

MIbasser · 03-13-09, 08:18 AM

I'm down in Mid Michingan - Lansing area. Get up to TC often for work and pleasure. Have a cottage on Higgins Lake. We have a club tourny on the Elk chain this year as well. Last year we were at Duck Lake.

What lakes do you fish?

MallenManson · 03-13-09, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by MIbasser

I'm down in Mid Michingan - Lansing area. Get up to TC often for work and pleasure. Have a cottage on Higgins Lake. We have a club tourny on the Elk chain this year as well. Last year we were at Duck Lake.

What lakes do you fish?

Nice! I haven't fished a ton of lakes around here since I've always fished boat-less but this year is gonna be different.
Shore wise, I fished Turtle, Mud and Bass lakes last year. Spent most of my time on the Betsie River below Grass Lake . I was pleasantly surprised in the sport I found on the Betsie. Caught 3 Rockies that qualified for the Master Angler List, as well as several Largemouths and smallies.
Once spring hits, I'll be boating all of the above mentioned as well as Green Lake and the backwaters of the Manistee River.
You're familiar with Elk Lake then? I'm gonna fish those stumps near the boat launch in town this year. I expect big things

Bender · 03-14-09, 12:26 AM

Wow, you are way up there! But you are near some of the best smallmouth fishing areas anywhere IMO. I know several people that fished Glen, Ann, and Leelanau last year. Plus you are near Grand Traverse Bay, one of the best spots for catching tons of smallies. I wouldn't be suprised to see a new state record come from your area, say a 10 pounder from Charlevoix. You can do it!
Some day I need to get up there and fish that part of the state. The closest I have been is Burt/Mullet though.

MallenManson · 03-14-09, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Bender

Wow, you are way up there! But you are near some of the best smallmouth fishing areas anywhere IMO. I know several people that fished Glen, Ann, and Leelanau last year. Plus you are near Grand Traverse Bay, one of the best spots for catching tons of smallies. I wouldn't be suprised to see a new state record come from your area, say a 10 pounder from Charlevoix. You can do it!
Some day I need to get up there and fish that part of the state. The closest I have been is Burt/Mullet though.

Ann's another lake I plan on hittin this year. A buddy of mine and I plan on takin a campin trip up to The Burt and Mullet Lake area this year.
GT Bay is out of the question until I buy a real boat though.

freon · 04-13-09, 08:38 PM

Live in lansing....Have relatives on Lake ann though plan on getting up there this year to fish it.

Also have relatives that live on suttons bay.

mother/father in law are from benzie.

MallenManson · 04-13-09, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by freon

Live in lansing....Have relatives on Lake ann though plan on getting up there this year to fish it.

Also have relatives that live on suttons bay.

mother/father in law are from benzie.

Who's your relatives? And your mother/father in law? I'm 20 minutes from Lake Ann.

MIbasser · 04-13-09, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by freon

Live in lansing....Have relatives on Lake ann though plan on getting up there this year to fish it.

Also have relatives that live on suttons bay.

mother/father in law are from benzie.

Freon, where do you fish around Lansing? I'm usually on Lake Lansing most of the time. If I'm not there I'll toss a line at Hawk Island.

freon · 04-14-09, 07:37 AM

Ransoms and bennetts
bennetts owned the funeral parlon in bueulah
ransoms live right on the lake

brad bennett is my father in law
marcia ransom/bennett mother in law

freon · 04-14-09, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by MIbasser

Freon, where do you fish around Lansing? I'm usually on Lake Lansing most of the time. If I'm not there I'll toss a line at Hawk Island.

I have mostly been going to Thornapple and Narrow lake.
I stay clear of lake lansing...too many pwr boaters.

I only got my fishing boat last year and only got out about 5 times
so hoping to go out more this year.

plan on hitting Morrison lake next, north of lake odessa.

Might go out to Narrow lake this weekend if my new fish finder shows up in time. Gotta play with the new toys ya know.

Bender · 04-14-09, 10:40 AM

Check out Lake Ovid too up near Laingsburg. It is a no wake lake and has some decent fishing.
http://www.michigandnr.com/ParksandT...=495&type=SPRK
I've only been there twice, but it is a really nice place and I'd like to go back.

BigBassin144 · 04-14-09, 01:47 PM

What I want to know is, being up in the heart of steelhead country, why in the world are you fishing for bass?! No offense to bass, I love 'em. but If I lived in northern MI I'd do one of two things: 1. fish for steelhead like every day. or 2. move out of MI.

BB

MallenManson · 04-14-09, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by freon

Ransoms and bennetts
bennetts owned the funeral parlon in bueulah
ransoms live right on the lake

brad bennett is my father in law
marcia ransom/bennett mother in law

I was a couple years behind one of the Bennett's in school. Can't think of his name. I was class of 87. His nickname was Digger
Let me know when you're comin this way

MallenManson · 04-14-09, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBassin144

What I want to know is, being up in the heart of steelhead country, why in the world are you fishing for bass?! No offense to bass, I love 'em. but If I lived in northern MI I'd do one of two things: 1. fish for steelhead like every day. or 2. move out of MI.

BB

Screw steelhead. Nothing fishes better than bass. Besides, it's completely different. You want steelhead, you gotta hit the river or the big lake for the most part.
You want bass you can go to about 20 different lakes within 30 minutes

freon · 04-14-09, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MallenManson

I was a couple years behind one of the Bennett's in school. Can't think of his name. I was class of 87. His nickname was Digger
Let me know when you're comin this way

That was probobly Rob...he is the youngest and I think his facebook account may have referenced that nickname from someone.

and yes fishing for steelhead aint happening in my little john boat...I go with buddies on lake erie for that...or head to Rockford in the river.
I want to play on my boat though.

MallenManson · 04-14-09, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by freon

That was probobly Rob...he is the youngest and I think his facebook account may have referenced that nickname from someone.

and yes fishing for steelhead aint happening in my little john boat...I go with buddies on lake erie for that...or head to Rockford in the river.
I want to play on my boat though.

If you have a john boat you have me beat! My boat is 4x8 and seats 2.
And yeah, it was Rob. He was a manager of the football team

freon · 04-14-09, 07:12 PM

That's it a few years back...its got a different motor and seats on it now....but you get the drift.

Wags · 04-14-09, 07:20 PM

Hey Michigan guys!! I have a great little boat for sale. I live in Mid-Mich (near Flint). I have it listed for $1800 but will drop it $200 to $1600 for anyone from this site. Let me know if you or any of your fishin' buddies may be interested. If not, have a GREAT SEASON guys!!!!

http://detroit.craigslist.org/boa/1117667642.html

MallenManson · 04-14-09, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by freon

That's it a few years back...its got a different motor and seats on it now....but you get the drift.

Definitely beats mine!

MallenManson · 04-14-09, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Wags

Hey Michigan guys!! I have a great little boat for sale. I live in Mid-Mich (near Flint). I have it listed for $1800 but will drop it $200 to $1600 for anyone from this site. Let me know if you or any of your fishin' buddies may be interested. If not, have a GREAT SEASON guys!!!!

http://detroit.craigslist.org/boa/1117667642.html

I'm all set bud. Shouldn't have much trouble selling that down in your area. I'm guessing you're familiar with Flint Hooters?

Wags · 04-14-09, 08:03 PM

??? I have no idea where such a place might be....(Miller rd).....never been near it

MallenManson · 04-14-09, 08:06 PM

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??? I have no idea where such a place might be....(Miller rd).....never been near it

Me either! (Parmesan Garlic Wings are awesome!)
Good friend of mine lives in Grand Blanc, we tend to gravitate there from time to time.
I'm seeing a Hooters trip in the cards Memorial Weekend

Wags · 04-14-09, 08:08 PM

I used to live in Grand Blanc also...moved to Swartz Creek a few yrs ago

MallenManson · 04-14-09, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Wags

I used to live in Grand Blanc also...moved to Swartz Creek a few yrs ago

Never been to Swartz Creek but I like Grand Blanc. I'll be hittin the BPS Memorial Weekend as well. Probably pick up the bait monkey hitch hikin on the way down

Bender · 04-14-09, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Wags

??? I have no idea where such a place might be....(Miller rd).....never been near it

Me either.

Last time in that one they suckered me into buying a calendar. At least I got every girl working that night to come over and sign it.

03-12-09, 07:37 PM	#1
MallenManson BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beulah, Michigan Posts: 6,431	Northern Michigan anglers? Where's everyone at? Anybody near Grand Traverse County? I'm in Benzie County actually but if you've never A-Lived there B-Heard banjo music while on a canoe trip, you wouldn't know where it is __________________ Bass fear me. Women pepperspray me.....

04-14-09, 01:47 PM	#12
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	What I want to know is, being up in the heart of steelhead country, why in the world are you fishing for bass?! No offense to bass, I love 'em. but If I lived in northern MI I'd do one of two things: 1. fish for steelhead like every day. or 2. move out of MI. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

04-14-09, 07:20 PM	#18
Wags BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Swartz Creek, Michigan Posts: 163	Hey Michigan guys!! I have a great little boat for sale. I live in Mid-Mich (near Flint). I have it listed for $1800 but will drop it $200 to $1600 for anyone from this site. Let me know if you or any of your fishin' buddies may be interested. If not, have a GREAT SEASON guys!!!! http://detroit.craigslist.org/boa/1117667642.html Last edited by Wags; 04-14-09 at 07:39 PM.

03-13-09, 08:18 AM	#2
MIbasser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Okemos, MI Posts: 1,447	I'm down in Mid Michingan - Lansing area. Get up to TC often for work and pleasure. Have a cottage on Higgins Lake. We have a club tourny on the Elk chain this year as well. Last year we were at Duck Lake. What lakes do you fish?

03-14-09, 12:26 AM	#4
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	Wow, you are way up there! But you are near some of the best smallmouth fishing areas anywhere IMO. I know several people that fished Glen, Ann, and Leelanau last year. Plus you are near Grand Traverse Bay, one of the best spots for catching tons of smallies. I wouldn't be suprised to see a new state record come from your area, say a 10 pounder from Charlevoix. You can do it! Some day I need to get up there and fish that part of the state. The closest I have been is Burt/Mullet though.

04-13-09, 08:38 PM	#6
freon BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lansing, Michigan Posts: 11	Live in lansing....Have relatives on Lake ann though plan on getting up there this year to fish it. Also have relatives that live on suttons bay. mother/father in law are from benzie.

04-14-09, 07:37 AM	#9
freon BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lansing, Michigan Posts: 11	Ransoms and bennetts bennetts owned the funeral parlon in bueulah ransoms live right on the lake brad bennett is my father in law marcia ransom/bennett mother in law

04-14-09, 10:40 AM	#11
Bender BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brighton, MI Posts: 2,414	Check out Lake Ovid too up near Laingsburg. It is a no wake lake and has some decent fishing. http://www.michigandnr.com/ParksandT...=495&type=SPRK I've only been there twice, but it is a really nice place and I'd like to go back.

04-14-09, 07:12 PM	#17
freon BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lansing, Michigan Posts: 11	That's it a few years back...its got a different motor and seats on it now....but you get the drift.

04-14-09, 08:03 PM	#21
Wags BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Swartz Creek, Michigan Posts: 163	??? I have no idea where such a place might be....(Miller rd).....never been near it

04-14-09, 08:08 PM	#23
Wags BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Swartz Creek, Michigan Posts: 163	I used to live in Grand Blanc also...moved to Swartz Creek a few yrs ago

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