Super User Lund Explorer Posted June 29, 2014 Super User Posted June 29, 2014 Well, the big father's day fishing trip has finally come to an end, and the only thing left to do is to clean up the motorhome and boat, store the fishing tackle, and probably make a trip to the doctor's office. The numbers came out to a total of 18 guys in and out of camp over the two weeks we were there. Most days we had 9-10 in camp and we split trips between who stayed inland and those of us who ventured onto the big water in search of trout and salmon. I'm not even sure how many fish were caught overall, but I do know that my boat average 45 keeper sized (14" minimum) each of the seven days I spent bass fishing. Biggest five fish string came in at 91.75 inches which included the fish in my avatar that taped out at 21.25". Not overly huge, but I caught it on my newest combo. A 6'6" ML action G Loomis crankbait rod (CBR781) paired with a Shimano Curado 200G5. Spooled with 6lb P-Line Fluorocarbon, a 1/16oz jighead, and a Baby Rage Craw (Summer Craw), this rig was bought specifically for use on the ultra clear waters near Lake Michigan. FYI, the Baby Rage Craw perfectly matched the live craws that bass were puking up, and accounted for over half the bass I caught during this trip. If you'll notice, that background of the picture is buried in fog. That was the one big constant of the whole trip, FOG! With water temps inland holding in the upper 60's and Lake Michigan temps less than two miles away in the low 50's, it only took the daily onshore winds to bring the fog banks rolling onto the shoreline. Only bad news is that I seem to have hurt the pinky finger of my left hand. Maybe too many hook sets where the trigger on my baitcasting rod's trigger dug into it. Every morning for the last week finds me waking up to that finger folded over and locked up. The only thing that loosens it up is holding the first knuckle straight and then bending the finger at the second one. Sends a pain right up the tendon all the way to my wrist, but it does free it up. I hate getting old! 1 Quote
jbw252 Posted June 29, 2014 Posted June 29, 2014 Sounds like you had a great trip! (Except for the finger issue...) Quote
z7master167 Posted June 29, 2014 Posted June 29, 2014 Haha same thing happened to ke on lake erie last weekend me and my buddy caught around 250 fish, 90% on 1.5 square bills, i wore a blister on my hand from the hooksets and my shoulder feels like its going to fall off.. Fish from the big lakes will surely wear you out. Im glad u had a good trip. Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted June 29, 2014 Super User Posted June 29, 2014 Congrats on what surely sounds like a whale of time. That fog makes venturing out on the lake an adventure but it may have helped you out in the "getting bit" department. Hope your digit's OK. Definitely get it checked but I don't think it's anything to worry about. I have the same "wake up with a finger locked up deal" I say it's a reward for lasting so long . . . . A-Jay Quote
Cgrinder Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 Sounds like fun! Good tip on the summer craw baby Rage. I've got a trip to Elk Rapids/Charlevoix coming up. Quote
Super User Lund Explorer Posted June 30, 2014 Author Super User Posted June 30, 2014 Congrats on what surely sounds like a whale of time. That fog makes venturing out on the lake an adventure but it may have helped you out in the "getting bit" department. Hope your digit's OK. Definitely get it checked but I don't think it's anything to worry about. I have the same "wake up with a finger locked up deal" I say it's a reward for lasting so long . . . . A-Jay Fishing in the fog reminds me of driving in the winter. I'm safe, but it is the idiots that I have to worry about. Safe as long as I hug a shoreline and stay out the places the charter boats travel. Speaking of fingers and adventure, I'm not liking this typing with only one shift key. Maybe I should just join the no punctuation crowd! 1 Quote
Super User Lund Explorer Posted June 30, 2014 Author Super User Posted June 30, 2014 Sounds like fun! Good tip on the summer craw baby Rage. I've got a trip to Elk Rapids/Charlevoix coming up. Right now would be a great time to upgrade your PB on a few of those East Bay smallies. Hope you have a great trip. Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted June 30, 2014 Super User Posted June 30, 2014 Sounds like a great trip. Give the finger a week or two & it might heal itself. 1 Quote
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