Taking a Break!

There is no doubt that we have experienced some of the very best Great Lakes fishing right outside our doorstep all this year. I know my freezer is well stocked, and I'm well on my way to being set for winter. So, yesterday I decided to "Take a Break" and fish for pan fish. I went to Lake Menona with my good friend, JB.

To start with I "slept in" until 5 am. I grabbed a couple of rods, a small tackle box and some worms. (Lunch and something to drink is always with me also!) I met JB at 6 am, and we were at the water at 7. At 7:30 lines were in. First bite was within 30 seconds. It was a 7" blue gill and I threw it back (Big Expectations!) We fished for four hours.

Our final count was 32 fish kept (31 gills and 1 10+" perch). We also threw back at least 20 other fish. All the fish were caught with a small (1/16,1/8 oz) jig and worm. We anchored in 10' to start and drifted over 14-16' later. We always hugged the bottom. It was a fun filled, productive and very relaxing day.

I was glad to do something different and found myself recharged to catch something bigger than 8 oz real soon.

Enjoy the summer! I look forward to talking with you on the water!

All the Best,

Glory Days