Living life to the fullest
Two great friends — my son David (left) and Mark Rinckey of Honor Life is a very precious commodity, and speaking only of myself, I try to live each day…
Catching deep-water roach
The tug from deep water was soft but easily identifiable as a strike. My rod tip bowed slightly toward the stern, and when I hooked the fish, there was an…
Passing of the Michigan grayling
The Michigan grayling were so plentiful 125 to 150 years ago that they were caught to provide food. Some timber companies of the 1880s fed these tasty game fish to…
Muskie Fever’s Got Me
Muskies have been a preferred fishing species of mine for more years than I can remember, and in many states plus Ontario and Quebec, and it’s my strong belief they…
Buying old turkey hunting books
I spent just enough time outdoors today to go to the doctor, say hello to my neighbor and bask in the warming breezes. I’m trying to work some nasty knots…
Build your own fishing shanty
This shanty can be built quickly and towed across the ice Snow covers the ground and skimpy icy covers some lakes. Even though a few daring anglers are fishing, fishermen…
A Living Muskie Legend: Bob Brunner
Bob Brunner, Legendary Muskie Guide of Lake St. Clair with big fish. Legendary is an honorary distinction bestowed only on a few fishing guides each year. It is an acknowledgement…
Brook trout: Search and find.
Doug Esch says it takes lots of hard work and searching to find brookies like these. A special thrill is experienced when prospecting for those speckled little fish with a…