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Fishing Report

Fishing report from Blades’s Bait and Tackle If you weren’t on Little Bay de Noc today, I know the feeling. Between chores around the shop and preparing for our next overnight guests, there was little time to spend on the ice today. I did manage a WILCraft demonstration out there—a short ride showcasing the most amazing ice machine created by the mind of man. Thanks, Tom Roening for inventing The WILCRAFT. Add one more ice angler to the exclusive number of those equipped with ultimate security while fishing on the ice. Thanks Jason. Enjoy. A full ice report, including ...

Catches on the Bay

Photo courtesy of Bayshore Resort Mitchell Depuydt has a succesful fishing trip.

Catches on the Bay

Photo courtesy of Bayshore Resort Bryon Stemick shows off his catch

Fishing Report

Fishing report from Blades’s Bait and Tackle “It’s Monday on the bay, and the angling pressure has subsided— for now. Ice is over 10 inches and closing in on 11 inches. Today, Joe Krugler of Hard Water Addiction Guide Service joined me in the WILCraft to do some pressure crack reconnaissance. We found places to cross safely, but we also found spots that’ll eat your tires. It’s unlikely that an entire machine would fit in the cracks, but it could leave one in a difficult situation to deal with. Do not cross any pressure crack without checking it beforehand, even if you ...

Winter Trails Day coming to the Rapid River Ski Trail

RAPID RIVER —The Hiawatha National Forest and partners invite the public to Winter Trails Day on Saturday, January 25 at the Rapid River Ski Trail. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., participants will be able to use snowshoe and cross-country ski equipment free of charge and explore the trails. Thanks to a partnership between the Hiawatha National Forest and Delta County Nonmotorized Trails (DCNT), the trails will be groomed and ready for these fun winter activities. Cross-country skis and snowshoes will be available free of charge for use during the event thanks to Brampton Bike and Ski of ...

The dog days of summer settle for a stay in the Upper Peninsula

MARQUETTE — Summertime and the living is easy, fish are jumpin’ and the cotton is high,” – George Gershwin Out under the powdery blue morning skies, the sun was already beating down like someone had left the woodstove door wide open. I was surprised at how intently I could feel the sun’s rays through the long sleeves of my shirt – seemingly penetrating deep into my skin, perhaps all the way to the bone. The day would certainly become what people familiar with ironing clothes would call a scorcher. I tend to wilt like a daisy in these conditions. Despite my affinity ...