Houghton Lake Fishing: How to cast a Baitcaster Reel

Fishing has been a little slow due to the hot weather and the hatching of the fish flies. Fish are gorging on the bugs and ignoring much of the other types of bait.

So with the extra time on my hands I decided to practice my casting. (It was that or due some housework)

Like many of you I have been plagued by the curse of the "baitcaster reel". Recently I came across a video that helped me by explaining how to properly set up the reel. So before you throw away your baitcaster reel, check this out you'll be glad you did:

Here's another helpful video. It's a neat trick for clearing backlashes:

I hope these instructional videos will help you as much as they've helped me.

Good Luck,

Ken S

Houghton Lake: Gun and Knife Show-June 11 & 12, 2011

Michigan Gun and Knife Shows is coming to Houghton Lake. 

Show will be June 11 & 12. Hours 9-5 on Sat and 10-3 on Sunday.

At the Busy Bee Mall between Tractor Supply and Dunham's Sports (the old Wal Mart building) on M-55. 

For more info click here to go to Michigan Gun and Knife Shows.

Thanks for stopping by,


Ken S

Walleye Special Report: June 4, 2011

The scuttlebutt around the Houghton Lake area is that the Walleye are running along the west side of the lake. They're biting from around 10am to 3pm snacking on minnows. Perch are also feeding on minnows and 10-12 inch ones are not unusual. Best fishing seems to be in 9 ft of water.

Good luck,

Ken S