Hot New Bait

Some of you may have heard about the new hot bait I'm using or if you haven't here's the story. As most everyone knows I'm a "tube guy" for smallmouth and will always believe that a Venom Stubby Tube in watermelon seed or green pumpkin on a 1/16th or 1/8th ounce Bait Rigs Slo-Poke jig is a very effective bait. They immitate a gobe extremely well and worked slowly will catch SMB all through the year. Definitetly my go to bait. But occasionally they want something else and over the winter I got a tip from a guy about a bait he has had some success with. So like most anglers I had to try one, and I actually caught my first smallie of the year on one. Well this week with the wind and cold weather I was able to catch them on the tubes using a very slow presentation, but I grabbed one of these new things and caught even more, up to 5 in a row. So what is this bait, well I can say right now, and it's not because I want to hoard them all for myself or make anyone mad, but I just need a little time with them. Time to make sure the aren't a "one hit wonder", and to perfect the presentation before I send everyone out to buy these baits and they only worked for a few days (that would make you madder) or they are even better with some presentation changes. So stay tuned here for more information on this new bait.

Boating Safety

New boating safety item that takes the place of a flare kit. This electronic flare, unlike the regular flares, that are required for all boats over 16 feet or boats operated at night, this light does not need to be replaced every 3 years. Just install 2 new c cell batteries every spring and you meet all of the Coast Guard requirements. It flashes the " SOS " signal and will operate for up 60 hours on 1 set of batteries. These flares are available at Mr. Outboard's Marine in DePere, Wisconsin. for right around $100.

Walleyes on the 4th

Great day of walleye fishing this morning down on the southern end of Door County. Walleyes of all sizes bit all morning in 25 to 30 feet of water. Deep Husky Jerks in blue and silver, purple and Tennessee shad all caught their share. Ran baits behind the Offshores from 70 to 90 feet using snap weights to get to the right depths. Great way to enjoy the 4th of July.

Check out the Quick Sinker Demo

Gary's Fishing Report

I have always been very active in helping others understand fishing techniques. From doing 6 to 10 seminars per year, to running a "Kids Fishing Day" each year. I am also involved with Sturgeon Bay's Captains and Guides Association, and am the Chairman of Sturgeon Bay's Harbor Commission. Along with that I have a fishing report that airs on 5 radio stations daily.