Even though the water is still a bit high and the water sill a bit cloudy the Kalamazoo River near Comstock it fishable.  I had three hits, two fish on and caught and released a nice 11" Smallmouth Bass.  What's happening with your fishing so far this summer?  Have you sent us your photos yet?

 DELTON CROOKED LAKE ASSOCIATION

CARP SHOOT

June 19, 2010

General Information

Start Time: 9:00 PM

End Time: 1:00 AM

Location: Public Access, Crooked Lake, Delton Rd (Prairieville Township)

Contact: Sam Tone (616-460-2785) or Ed VanderMeeden (269-207-5907)

            Phil Kinney (269-760-8436) or Dennis Kibler (269-217-1921)

Fees/Registration

Start Time: 8:00 - 9:00 PM at the public access (Prairieville Township Park)

Entry Fee: $5/boat + $5 Park Fee

Payable to: Delton Crooked Lake Association (DCLA) or cash 

Rules 

• Carp must be counted
• No alcohol or drugs allowed
• Good sportsmanship required
• Life jackets must be on when gas powered motor is running
• No boat allowed within 25 feet of another
• All live wells will be checked at start
• Committee Director will have final determination of any rule violation or unsportsmanlike conduct
• You must not leave the boat at any time
• All Michigan water laws must be followed
• Disposal of carp is provided

Prizes

1^st Place - $100

2^nd Place - $50

3^rd Place - $25 

Send your fishing photos to our Great Outdoors Page (click on "user submitted photos" and you could win a gift certificate from D and R Sports Center.  We'll draw a winner from all the photos submitted during June.  Now that Bass Season is open we should see some more lunkers photos flying in.  Are the Bluegills off the beds now?  It's been darn hot. 

What is YOUR favorite lake or river to fish on in Michigan.  We'd love to hear from you!

Well, I had 2 days where I caught at least 30 trout on the Muskegon and Manistee Rivers.  Before you get all excited realize that these fish were all under 10" and catch and release.  It's still fun, though.  There's just a few days left for you to send us your fish photo for a chance to win a Toro mower from Steensma Lawn and Power.  Check the Great Outdoors page for details.

I'm off for a weekend of fishing on the Manistee River for trout.  Last year a teenager caught a sturgeon while I was at Tippy Dam.  Boy, did he have a handful on the line!  It was 3 foot long and heading for Lake Michigan.  We helped him land the fish and explained he had to let it go since they're protected.  What's the biggest fish you've ever caught? - Rusty Hooks

It's that time of year when the 'gills are on the beds on area lakes.  Do you prefer an orange or yellow spider?  I like to use a mini-popper in the shallows and black ant flies in the deeper water.  Has anybody had any bluegill bedding action yet?  Send us your photos and we'll show the world on wincountry.com.

The pike was released right after the pictures. The FUNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNY thing is that while reeling in a Crappie the pike bit my neon green casting bober and would NOT let it go! The Crappie got off but still the pike  chomped onto the bobber. After almost 10 minutes of fighting it on my 8 1/2 feet "Slab Seeker" rod with 4 pound test the pike was landed and I still ad to force open it's jaws to get the bobber out! The minnows - hooks -BOBBERS all were bought from Double L Bait and the redworms used to catch the Carp also are from Double L and cought on my "Slab Seeker" ultra tackle. 

Has anybody been out in between the raindrops?  I tried to get out for some trout fishing yesterday but the river was nearing flood stage an showed a lot of color.  Plus there was a threat of thunderstorms.  Mt graphite rod tends to make a good conductor of electricity.  Has anyone been out to bluegills on the beds or is it still a bit early.  Comment below or send us your fish pictures for a chance to win a Toro mower.

Check out http://waterdata.usgs.gov/mi/nwis/rt for up to date conditions on many Michigan rivers.  You can get updates on water level, flow and for some rivers...the water temperature.  This info can be very helpful before heading out for a day of fishing.  Do you know of any helpful web addresses with information for anglers you can share?  Don't forget to send us your fish photos for a chance to win a Toro mower from Steensma Lawn and Power.

This is an Atlantic Salmon caught in the St. Mary’s River near Sault St. Marie on a flyrod by my husband Ron.

 Joyce Farnan-Martin

My son Dallas went steelhead fishing over spring break in Berrien Springs.  It was his first time and he came home with two large fish.

Mellissa Connin, Teacher
Media Center

Jennings Elementary

After a long week I finally found myself staring Saturday morning
5:00am right in the eyes. Rain or shine today was the day I needed to
find out where I would fill my late Turkey tag.

I met up with some friends and we headed out. As the morning went on
we where able to locate several red heads. Nothing sounds better the
an Owl hooter being met with the beautiful sounds of a gobbler
sounding off as the sun breaks through the day.

The morning went on and after a hearty pancake breakfast we headed to
an afternoon spot to see if we couldn't spot some turkey's. After a
long walk in a freshly disked field we watched two hen turkey's take
off into the woods. Enjoying what we saw my partner, Dave, made the
point to move into the woods and settle down on a ridge to watch the
woods come alive.

As we headed into the thick woods Dave stopped and instantly threw up
his finger and shouted "Shroom!"  Sure enough there laid one of
natures most prized gems, a Morel Mushroom.
After scanning the area we came up with  9 more.

Come Sunday  morning 5am I met up with another friend, Steve, and we
headed to the same location (sorry folks can't say where). This time
our owl hooter was met with only song birds. Such is hunting I guess.
However once day broke in and light filled the woods we found 13 more
Morel mushrooms, including this beautiful grey.

All in all we ended up with Wet Camo, some information on where the
turkeys are, and 29 tasty Morel Mushrooms. Though its not the mother
load, soon they will be here in full numbers.

I might say go out in
the wood this next weekend. Who know you may be the first to shout "Shroom!"

Country Bubba