Will this rig work with spawn sacks for salmon and steelhead on the pier right now?

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Hi all,

I am going to take a shot at salmon fishing a few spots on Manistee river next weekend. I am your typical bass/pike fisherman and have only trolled in Huron for salmon. This type of fishing is a different beast for me and to be honest kind of overwhelming. I don't have high expectations other than just learning for the next time we go. That being said, of course I want to try and catch us some salmon.

I have my float fishing setup that I want to try and will be bringing a few Mepps #4 and #5 spinners. Something that im unsure of is salmon eggs.

I called a tackle shop up there and asked if they had their own eggs to sell. They said yes. But what I didn't ask was if they have them ready to rig up or do I have to make the sacks on my own. Of course, I've been trying to call back but no one is answering today.

Has anyone gone to the local tackle shops and bought eggs that were ready for immediate use? Is that a thing or am I a fool for assuming ? lol.

Thanks everyone!

Hey all, I have a Lowe 1775 deep v and have been thinking about picking up a couple downriggers and trying out some trolling. Ports from St Joe up to Sheldon in range.

The question is, do you think my boat is safe enough for most days on the water? How far out would you go and what wave size would keep you on land?

I know an epirb and radio are recommended as well.

I was wondering if the hesperia, tippy, and croton Dams were open to fishing year round. Also the platte river wier and homestead dam and the river in Custer. I'm aware that some close to fishing at the end of September, just unsure if these places did.

Got some new waders and my cottage is not too far from Greenville. What's kind of fish would be in there right now and what kind of tackle should I bring. I'm not very familiar with River fishing and it gets a little confusing learning what's running when and where. I was hoping some small mouth now that trout season is done

Anyone try Lexington harbor for salmon yet this year? If so are they biting yet?

Live in Ottawa County and wondering what people use when fishing off the pier for salmon? Also, any good spots if anyone is feeling generous?

Has there been any good fishing on this lake in the last 5 years? 10? Does anyone any good spots for small mouth or just about anything you don’t need down rigger for. Is fishing charlevoix even worth it or is it best to go out to Lake Michigan. Any tips would be greatly appreciated I’m kind of slow.

A friend and I are coming to Michigan this week and want to try our hand salmon fishing. Is it worth it to bring a canoe and try to camp and fish between the dam and high bridge? Or should we camp near the truck and hike to different spots? We only have 1 night so it would need to be a short canoe/shuttle trip. Thanks for any input on this suggestions or better ideas.

Going salmon fishing the weekend of October the 6th, are there any spots that would be good for king salmon? I know that 6th Street dam is a popular spot, but does anyone else know of other decent spots? Can you fish anywhere on the Grand River for salmon? (Public land ofc). I was looking at public land, maybe Deer Creek Park near Coopersville? Going to be just shore fishing.

So I'm pretty sure this is a dogfish, but just wanted some verification. Caught right of the Grand river in Eastmanville

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Group of 4 looking for walleye day trip charter May 2025 anywhere from Grand Haven, down to MI city and over to Battle Creek. Thanks!

Any spearfishers willing to have a new beginner join their crew? I’m in SE area and willing to drive a few hours to link up. I’ve been fly fishing all my life and looking for a new experience.

I’m new to the area and recently learned about the legal spearfishing regulations in Michigan. Admittedly I have never spear fished, but I have all the gear besides a speargun. I’m very comfortable in the water and have been training on my breath holding. I would absolutely love to get into the sport!!!

Alright you guys. Would really appreciate some input here. Got a charter this morning, fished thundersticks in the dark into floating skein and beads later in the day. Charter ended at 10, not a single bite even. Put in a rainbow bend. Talked to some locals. Hit a bait shop to refresh some gear and fished bear creek. Saw tons of fish but not a single fish caught by us or any other angler in the vicinity. Threw arctic spinners, mepps, flys on the fly rod (eggs and streamers), and floated beads. Nothing. Quick bite to eat and drove down to tippy dam. Got out in the water and threw spoons, flies, and thunder sticks. Still only saw two actually caught— 90% sure they were flossing which at this point I’m not above.

Would really appreciate some insight after a 12 hour day of not a single bite.

Hello!

My daughter and I were thinking about driving out to Milford saturday morning to fish at kent lake. I saw there are fishing piers but row boats available as well.

Does anyone have any recommendations for us? Any spots to try? Are the areas by the boat rental overfished like Stoney Creek?

Thank you!

Hey there! I am doing the research regarding one of my favorite hobbies and I would appreciate so much if you could help me out with this one!

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Thanks!

I was wondering if anyone could tell me when the best time to go fishing for salmon in the salmon run is in Lake Michigan. I live in Indiana but me and my dad want to go up to Lake Michigan to do some salmon fishing during the run. There is just one problem though, we aren’t exactly sure when that is. Is it going on right now, and if not when should it be prime time for it?