St. Clair "first timer"
Rattlin RB
Posted 6/11/2007 9:41 PM (#260441)
Subject: St. Clair "first timer"




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I am interested in going on a trip to St. Claire in July and was hoping some of you guys here on the board could provide some helpful info. We are looking at the Bell River area. Lodging, fishing methods ( I know trolling is hot, but would also like to do some casting. Any good maps of the fishing area etc. I just want to purchase a hand full of trolling baits, so tips on colors, brands etc would be greatly appreciated. ANY AND ALL help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks to all who can help in advance.
Rattlin RB
muskynightmare
Posted 6/12/2007 7:05 AM (#260472 - in reply to #260441)
Subject: Re: St. Clair "first timer"





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Location: The Sportsman, home, or out on the water		send fichaser a pm in two weeks. He's headed out there this weekend.
Trollindad
Posted 6/12/2007 8:48 AM (#260482 - in reply to #260441)
Subject: Re: St. Clair "first timer"




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send me a pm before you go, that is the time of year we have gone up the last 2 years. Get some mordas minnows, wileys & shayla shads in a bunch of different natural colors, find the bait - you'll find the muskies. If it's not working, keep changing colors every 1/2 hour until something hits. A very strange lake for first timers to get used to. But a fun challenge. There really are no "spots" just find areas with the least amount of floating weeds and try to find the edge of the clean water/dirty water and go. It will move every day.
Jeff
PS You will know you found a hot pack of fish if by the time you a release a fish 6 BIG boats have moved in on your way-point (with their boards 100' out on each side) and circle your waypont in such a way that you cannot get back to it. Wait until after 1-2pm and go back to it, they will all be calling it a day and be going in to drink.

Edited by Trollindad 6/13/2007 12:02 PM
Rattlin RB
Posted 6/12/2007 8:28 PM (#260620 - in reply to #260482)
Subject: Re: St. Clair "first timer"




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Thanks for the helpful info. I really appreciate it. This board rocks!!!!!!!!
Rattlin RB
pistol pete
Posted 6/12/2007 8:49 PM (#260622 - in reply to #260441)
Subject: Re: St. Clair "first timer"




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Check out the new Esox Angler, there is a pretty good article about St. Clair in there.
mikie
Posted 6/13/2007 10:46 AM (#260703 - in reply to #260441)
Subject: Re: St. Clair "first timer"





Location: Athens, Ohio		Good article in Muskie magazine a month or so ago, too. m
Walt.C.
Posted 6/14/2007 5:42 AM (#260846 - in reply to #260441)
Subject: RE: St. Clair "first timer"


RB, check out the Michigan Muskie Alliance web page. There is a lot of info and good contacts to be had there.