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By Mark Martin
For many, the thought of setting foot on top of a frozen waterway does not compute. The only ice their brain can even conceive are of the cube variety floating around a glass full of their favorite drink. What those individuals don’t understand is how strong solid ice floating upon a waterway can be, and as a result, how much weight it can hold without as much as creating a hairline crack.
But just because ~Read More~
 I sit staring out the window at the falling snow, knowing that eventually I will have to go outside and jump on the tractor to plow, and then man the snow shovel. There are a few February activities that put a grin on my chin – plowing and shoveling not being one of them. Great ice fishing is one of my most cherished winter activities.
There’s plenty of ice – guys around here are driving their trucks ~Read More~
 Image Courtesy of Michigan Cottage Cook
Now the fun starts. I have already started to salivate thinking about freshly caught perch fillets and cole slaw. My pillow in the morning makes me wonder if my wife’s lap dog was getting me back for denial of treats. First ice is here! I am pretty sure the ice is now at a thickness that will safely hold my body from taking an ice bath.
Like I have said before, ~Read More~

Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow! We have been blessed (or cursed, depending on your attitude) with a substantial dumping of the cold, wet stuff. Here in the eastern half of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan we have had between 12 – 24 inches depending where you live.
Better get those snowmobiles tuned up folks! We have one the best trail systems in the entire Midwest here. Hundreds of ~Read More~
 I love the fall. There is sooo much for the sportsman when the leaves are falling. I am so excited I just got one of those shudders. The twitch you get from holding a really fine fishing combo or that gorgeous gun you have always wanted and now it’s yours. I mean it is kinda like when your woman cooks up an excellent meal, gives out a little shoulder rub and gives you one of those ~Read More~
 LOCATION: Port Clinton, Ohio
EVENT: Cabela’s Master Walleye Circuit Tournament
I pulled in to the parking lot of the Super 8 motel in Port Clinton. It was about 9pm, but it seemed unusually dark. Then it hit me. Right in the mouth, a flapping bug. Too late, a couple of juicy mayflies apparently caught a reflection off one of my cavities and attacked. I now can attest they DO NOT taste like chicken. The flying ~Read More~
 Welcome to the new home of LureSecure Lure Wraps. As you can see, we have an all new look! We’ve got a brand, spanking new logo, and more spacious quarters with great new features. We want the time you spend with us here to be fun and informative, enjoyable and helpful.
Whether you spin the “Tagged Fish” ball (careful, it’s addictive), check out our videos, read our posts, take in some Fish Stories, or follow our day ~Read More~
 “Want to spend a day fishing for walleye with legend Mark Martin?”
“Just tell me when and where and I’ll be there!”
Mark Martin invited me to spend a day on the waters surrounding Sault Ste. Marie, MI with him and a couple of friends, for a day of pre-tournament fishing for the upcoming 3 day Bay Mills Invitational. I was so excited I hardly slept the night before.
The Bay Mills Invitational is a stop on ~Read More~
 Gary Fish Finder
I want an avatar, that mythical carbon copy of myself. It would be great. Just think how cool that would be. “Honey, what chores on my list will you be working on today?” would be answered with what females love to hear “what ever you want!”. While Gary Avatar slaves away cutting the grass, cleaning the basement or painting the sewing room, Gary Fish Finder could be out drowning some worms or makin’ ~Read More~
 No matter where you looked this weekend you saw something consistent throughout the show. Regardless of age or gender, or what outdoor activity brought you to the show, or whether you were an exhibitor or attendee, you eventually ended up wearing one, if not many, of these. It didn’t matter the time of day, what you had on, what side of the table you were occupying or whether you were giving or appreciating a ~Read More~
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