
Count on these early-ice hot spots in Michigan
Come January, about all Michigan’s army of ice-fishing fanatics can do is nervously wring their hands and pray that cold weather will lock up their favorite lake with a thick covering of ice. Some years
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Come January, about all Michigan’s army of ice-fishing fanatics can do is nervously wring their hands and pray that cold weather will lock up their favorite lake with a thick covering of ice. Some years

On a cold February morning I made a big “T” out across Tobyhanna Lake. Four holes, more or less straight out, starting at 5 feet and stretching to 8; and then, because 8 feet was

With its sharp shoreline breaks, incredibly deep water, and long, narrow shape, Roosevelt Lake in Outing is a unique system, especially in this part of the state. The lake has a reputation for kicking out

As 2023 dawns, and readers leave 2022 in the shadows, Michigan Outdoor News takes a look at some of the top stories that graced the pages of the paper during the past 12 months.

Fish may not think things through in depth, but they can be picky.

In my opinion, one of the most common mistakes that ice anglers make is heading too deep, too early.

But the bass here do tend to run to nice sizes. Laurel Hill offers up three to four times as many fish longer than 12 inches, and about three times as many fish exceeding 15,

Some tactics for this time of the season to take advantage of this tremendous bite.

Use a lure that falls a little slower and utilize the proper rod, hook size and plastics.
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