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April 2026

Mike Raykovicz: Choosing a new fishing rod no easy task today

Blogs, Featured, Features, Fishing, Gear & Gadgets, National Fishing, New York, Opinion /

When it comes to fishing equipment, there is certainly no shortage of things from which to choose.
I was reminded of that recently when looking at the display of lures, lines, reels, and rods at a local sporting goods retailer in New York. The choices were mind-boggling. Walleye season doesn’t open for another month, but just for kicks and giggles, I convinced myself I needed a new rod for walleye fishing.

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Walleye stocking, bass catching still big at Otter Lake in Michigan’s Houghton County

Lake Profile, Lake Profile, Michigan /

Four fish that earned spots in Michigan DNR’s Master Angler Program in 2025 came from Otter Lake – and three of the four were bass.
That bit of information likely comes as no surprise to anglers who frequent the 890-acre Houghton County water, which has enjoyed a reputation with the state’s bass anglers. What may be a surprise – a pleasant one at that – is that new classes of bass appear to be growing at a good pace.

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‘Habitual offender’ gets jail time, 7-year fishing ban in Michigan

Fishing, Michigan, National Fishing, National News, News /

Labeled by Michigan DNR as a “habitual offender,” a Macomb County man with a history of skirting the state’s wildlife laws will do jail time for the most recent offense of fishing without a license – and also fishing while his license was revoked.
Derek Dermyer also will have his Michigan fishing privileges revoked for seven years.

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Commentary: Michigan United Conservation Clubs is on the ropes – can sportsmen really afford to walk away?

Featured, Fishing, Home Page News, Hunting, Michigan, National Fishing, National Hunting, Opinion /

Michigan United Conservation Clubs – MUCC – is on the ropes. In a Feb. 27 announcement, MUCC indicated it is pausing its youth camp and magazines while dealing with financial issues.
“It’s tight right now,” board President Stephen Dey told Bridge Michigan.
Please understand this group of clubs and individuals is a perfect example of a true grassroots organization.

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