Free Fishing Weekend February 13-14
Michigan winter Free Fishing Weekend is coming up soon, Saturday and Sunday February 13 and 14, 2016. You do not need a Michigan fishing license to fish anywhere in Michigan that weekend.
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Panfish under Ice Video
Finally getting some ice here in Southern Michigan so we’ll get out ice fishing soon. Some already getting out. For those of us who haven’t gotten out yet here’s some underwater video of a school of panfish.
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Don’t Forget the Crappie!
However, don’t over look the other panfish species including the Crappie. Experienced ice anglers know this can be one of the best times of year to catch these giant panfish.
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Jay’s Ice Fishing Day
Recently there was a special ice fishing day at Jays Sporting Goods in Clare, MI, and while there isn’t any ice around, we’re all thinking about it so why not get together and talk about it.
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Sportsmen’s Direct Free Ice Fishing Seminar
John Bacarella, the owner of Sportsmen’s Direct and the Co-inventor of the Sonic Ice Hopper, will be doing a Free seminar on ice fishing at the brand new 10,500 sq ft retail store of Sportsmen’s Direct November 28th at 5pm.
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Tapiola Jigs in the Grass
Enter K&E Tackle’s flat-bottomed Skandia Tapiola Jig. The design is based on satellite technology that allows for maximum signal strength as similar sized jigs.
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Al & Bob’s Ice Night 2015
Al & Bobs Sports in Grand Rapids, MI will be holding their special ice event the evening of Dec 3rd, 2015. All are welcome. Events kick off at 5:00 pm. Prizes, Free Seminars and once a year specials will be happening at Al & Bobs from 5pm until 8pm!
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D & R Sports Ice Show 2015
D&R Sports Center is hosting a free two-day weekend Ice Fishing Show on Dec. 5-6. Throughout the day, both Saturday and Sunday, renowned ice fishing pros will give free seminars to share their experience, tips and tricks for successful ice fishing.
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Franks Shanty Days 2015
Head over to Franks Great Outdoors December 11, 12 and 13 for the 2015 Franks Shanty Days. This is one of the biggest ice shows in Michigan. Franks Shanty Days has something for everyone including a gigantic display of ice shanties.
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Yukon Shiners Expanding
The Yukon Shiners have hit the scene and there is no stopping them now. These popular jigging minnows have been on fire since their introduction.
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Smelt Sticks – New Colors
Sitka Smelt Sticks have been a favorite since they were introduced a few years back. Since then the line has grown with new colors and sizes. This year we’d like to introduce two new colors to the lineup, Blue Shad and Red Glow.
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Little Skimmer, Big Help
If you think a small Skimmer might not be a big help, you might be wrong. K&E Tackle would like to introduce you to their smallest skimmer in their lineup – the 4″ diameter Little Dog Skimmer.
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Tungsten Heavy Weight
NEW from Skandia – the size #8 Pelkie Tungsten ice jig! Anglers have been asking for it and now it’s here, the largest and heaviest Skandia jig on the market today.
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Gearing Up for Ice!
Most of us have enjoyed this last little blast of warm weather. However reality is coming soon with colder weather, and eventually snow and ice. This in-between time is a great time to get out the ice gear and get things ready to go.
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Jigging Walleye with Yukon Shiners
Here’s a tip for guys that love to vertically jig for walleyes! When you find walleyes stacked up on a break, hole or rock pile and you want to stay on top of them, try the Yukon Shiners!
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Two Armed Success
This past weekend was free fishing weekend in Michigan. Meaning, no license needed to get out on the water. I took full advantage of this to get my wife out fishing.
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Mark Martin to be inducted into Hall of Fame at Ultimate Sport Show
Mark Martin of Twin Lake, Michigan, has been known as an incredible fisherman since his Monster Walleye nighttime guided trips on White and Muskegon Lakes in the 1980s. This year, his talents and accomplishments are being recognized at the highest level as he will be inducted into the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame.
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Mark Martin wraps up 25th season of ice fishing school VIDEO
There’s little evidence to suggest Benjamin Franklin was an ice fisherman but if he were alive today and inclined to spend a nice winter’s day on the ice, he surely would see the value in Mark Martin’s Ice Fishing Vacation School.
