Feeling a little in the dark when
fishing dark, murky water or tea-stained water? You know the fish
are there - your flasher is lighting up like a Christmas tree,
but you wonder if the fish can even see your lure.
Well, wonder no more. The next
time you find yourself on dingy, dirty or stained water simply
flick on the light. As in UV Bright - new ultraviolet finishes
offered on Storm® lures.
Developed by the Rapala® product development team over a two-year
period, ultraviolet (UV) technology enhances the visibility of
lure finishes under the greatest range of water conditions. UV
technology reflects UVA light waves that penetrate the water column
- much deeper than visible light - and in periods of low visible
light, such as dawn, dusk and overcast conditions. Lures coated
with Rapala’s UV Bright technology reflect more light energy,
strengthening a lure’s visibility in low light conditions.
There may be no angler more versed
on the power of UV Bright finishes than walleye pro Mark Martin.
A professional walleye angler for more than three decades, Martin
has fished nearly every important walleye fishery in North America
both day and night, including his home waters of Mich. where he
resides on the eastern side of Lake Michigan, near Muskegon, Mich.
Fishing with Storm lures featuring UV Bright finishes over the
past year, Martin has observed that the lures with UV Bright definitely
outshine lures without UV Bright in dingy waters, like the Mississippi
River or stained waters, like that in waters of the Upper Peninsula
(U.P.) of Michigan and northern Wisconsin, such as Winneconne
near Lake Winnebago, Wis. Martin’s go-to dirty water lures
are the Storm® Thunderstick® MadFlash (JR and Deep JR)
and the Wiggle Wart® MadFlash in green fire and mossy orange
fire patterns.
When targeting suspended walleyes,
Martin either trolls Thunderstick MadFlash and Wiggle Wart MadFlash
lures with 10 lb. monofilament for suspended walleyes with planer
boards, or long lines these lures.
“When I’m long-lining
these lures behind the boat in low light conditions, I like to
run these same lures tight to structure, allowing them to come
into contact with weeds, wood, and rocks,” says Martin,
who varies the amount of line he puts out based on the depth of
water or where the fish are located in the waters column.
Martin says the key in using lures
with UV Bright finishes is you don’t have to put these lures
right on the nostrils of a walleye because the walleye can see
these UV Bright lures from a greater distance.
“These lures will definitely
up your game and give you that extra edge,” he adds.
In addition, Martin has noticed that walleye tend to strike Storm
lures with UV Bright out of aggression. More hook-ups on the sides
of the mouth and near the gills means walleye are slashing at
the Storm baits before crunching them. Because Storm lures are
built with super sharp premium Black Nickel VMC® hooks, that
means more hook-ups.
On Lake Michigan and the other Great Lakes, it’s not uncommon
for Storm lures with UV Bright to catch the eye of great sight
feeders like salmon or all the trout species, too, notes Martin,
who catches his fair share of salmon and trout while trolling
for walleye on the Great Lakes.
“These Storm lures with UV Bright are like attaching a magnet
to the end of your line,” says Martin. “These lures
will give you the extra edge you need on dark waters.”
Which Storm Lures Have UV Bright?
Here’s a list of Storm lures available in UV Bright finishes:
ThunderCrank MadFlash, Deep Rattlin' ThinFin, Deep Baby ThunderStick,
Jointed MinnowStick, Deep Jointed MinnowStick, ThunderStick MadFlash,
Hot 'N Tot MadFlash, Wiggle Wart MadFlash, Giant FlatStick, Giant
Jointed ThunderStick MadFlash, Giant ThunderStick MadFlash. For
more, go to www.StormLures.com.
Description: Troll-to-Minnow
Swimming ActionThe concept is simple.
And so is fishing them. Engineered to troll at specific, high-percentage
target zones. Simply let out 100 feet of 10lb. Sufix mono and
the baits obediently dive to their depth and hold. Flat sides
create a fast-working action. Using Sufix 10/4 Superline will
achieve a 25% increase in depth. Available in Shad and Minnow
profiles with rattle that attracts fish in open water like no
other.
Description: Troll-To-Shad
Swimming ActionThe concept is simple.
And so is fishing them. Engineered to troll at specific, high-percentage
target zones. Simply let out 100 feet of 10lb. Sufix mono and
the baits obediently dive to their depth and hold. Flat sides
create a fast-working action. Using Sufix 10/4 Superline will
achieve a 25% increase in depth. Available in Shad and Minnow
profiles with rattle that attracts fish in open water like no
other.
Berkley® PowerBait® 3" Ribbontail Grubs
Popular for all species. This bait's tapered body
offers extra holding power and a slim ribbon tail for increased
swimming swimming action. Perfect for a variety of rigging applications,
including jigs and spinnerbait trailers. Perfect for light wire
hooks.
Pro-V - more than thirty years of
being the ultimate fish catching machine.
Big on roominess and features, the IFS®/SE
design delivers enhanced fishability no matter what the conditions.
In tournament fishing, more is more, and the SE and Tiller deliver
more of the space and performance it takes to win big.
"NEW" - MarCum vs825sd Underwater Viewing
System
Designed for Total System Performance The vs825sd sets a
new standard in underwater viewing technology. This Camera
is equipped with Sony's most powerful Super HAD II CCD optics
and an oversized 8-inch Solar Intelligent Display. The display
is 3 times brighter than previous models and can be switched
between Color and Black and White to produce a Breathtaking
view of the underwater world, regardless of the conditions.
complete with 75-feet of Kevlar reinforced cable, on-screen
displays of camera depth, direction, water temperature and
battery voltage, you will always stay on top of fish! Calibrated
for use in fresh or salt water. Display information can even
be converted to metric. the unit comes complete and ready
for rotation with the MarCum Camera Panner.
Fenwick® HMX® GREAT LAKES SPINNING Rod
Fast-taper, fast-action, cross-scrim graphite performance.
Some rods just feel right. The Fenwick® HMX™ series,
with its true fast taper, happens to be one of them. This allows
for faster actions with no weight increase. Cross-scrim IM7 graphite
adds strength and balance to the butt section, making the HMX™
series ideal for situations where quick reflex hooksets and light
weight are important. The cross-scrim construction also lends
exceptional sensitivity and responsiveness.
The LureSecure Lure Wrap…..
A revolutionary,new, American-made
product that simply and easily helps you catch more fish.
LureSecures simplify your fishing experience and give you more
time to fish. And we all know, more fishing time means more
fish!
World's First Synthetic Ice Auger
powered by a 35cc 4-Stroke engine.
Lightweight, smooth performance with an environmentally friendly
engine.
Waterproof Ice Fishing Gloves
The Ice Armor™ Ice Fishing Suit stormed the outerwear market
last winter. It was a huge hit. Building on its success we've
added Ice Armor™ Ice Fishing Gloves, another specialty piece
of ice fishing clothing.
The insulated Ice Armor™ Ice Fishing Glove is waterproof
and windproof. And even more remarkable, it's breathable. The
glove was designed as and ice fishing work glove. Drill a hole.
Jig. Set the fish house. And then stick your gloved hand in the
water and land that lunker...
How Tru-Turn's Cam Action Works
The offset forces the point to turn towards pressure.
It's like stepping on a rake; it acts as a cam, forcing the handle
to rise.
What's the Reason for
Blood Red Hooks?
During extensive underwater testing, we found
that every species in the test tank would strike dark red more
than any other color combined. This dark red color simulates the
Gill Flash of feeding fish. This is what stimulates the natural
feeding response.
Introducing NEW Trilene® TransOpticTM.
The first and only nylon monofilament fishing line to physically
change color! It’s the line-watchers line. YOU SEE THE LINE.
FISH DON’T!
Proprietary transition technology activated
by UV light.
Changes from clear to gold in sunlight.
Hi-Vis above, clear below!
Excellent shock strength – holds strong
under hard hooksets
Manageable – outstanding for a wide
variety of baits and techniques
When pursing the fish of a lifetime,
you need a rod precisely balanced to the weight specifications
of modern reels. The new Vendetta™ and Vengeance™
rods are designed to provide optimum performance and sensitivity,
while reducing fatigue during long days out on the water.
The All-new, Low-Cost, High-Performance,
Easy-to-Install,
Easy-to-Use Onboard Solution for NMEA 2000® Data Sharing
Lowrance innovation
now brings multi-device data communications networking within
easy reach of even the smallest boats and budgets with the new,
complete LowranceNET™ system.
NEW Berkley® Gulp!® Alive™
is the next generation in Gulp!® technology. Now your favorite
baits come floating in the "Magic Gravy" in small, large,
or the all NEW elongated Oval buckets, enabling you to recharge
all of your favorite Gulp!® baits by putting them back in
the bucket. The new Gulp!® Alive™ baits absorb 20% more
Gulp!® scent and attractant which, you guessed it, makes them
at least 20% MORE EFFECTIVE than the 1st generation baits. They
also have a 34% better swimming action than original Gulp!®.
WOW! More attractant, better action, BETTER RESULTS than ever
before! At Berkley®, our passion is that you CATCH MORE FISH!
Get yourself some Gulp!® Alive!™ and go have some fun!
Bay
Mills Casino - Michigan's only waterfront casino, Bay
Mills Resort & Casinos opened in November 1995. The casino
gaming area is a spacious layout with 15,000 sq ft of gaming.
Bay Mills has nearly one thousand slot and video poker machines
and several table games. Must be 21 or older.
Because
Daiichi is the leader in hook innovation, an ordinary "paint"
was not good enough for our anglers. We chose to use a dye layered
over a highly-polished finish. Not only does this perform well,
it wears during use so the hook is more environmentally friendly.
In other words, if you break off during battle, the hook will
rust away quickly. Many anglers have contacted us and told us
about their success with Bleeding Bait hooks. We invite you to
try the Bleeding Bait hooks and experience the difference!
Let's skip all the fluff and just
tell it like it is -- the PTSv is the most advanced trolling motor
ever built. With five sonar transducers in the lower unit, the
PTSv can automatically track bottom contours for true, hands free
fishing. It can follow a specific depth, creek channel or shoreline.
Its digital tracking module is fully sealed to guard against moisture
intrusion, shock and vibration to ensure long-lasting performance.
If you demand pinpoint accuracy in your structure fishing, then
PTSv is the motor for you.
FOURSTROKE EFI
By combining our FourStroke combustion process with the proven,
powerful performance of electronic fuel injection, we’re
surpassing traditional horsepower limitations, to help you go
further and faster than ever before. And like all of our FourStrokes,
every EFI FourStroke offers the same smooth, smoke-free operation
whether you’re trolling or at full-throttle. With almost
40 percent better fuel economy and 90 percent fewer emissions
than comparable 2-Strokes, it’s no wonder Mercury FourStrokes
are the power of choice for more professional (and amateur)
walleye anglers.
FOURSTROKE PERFORMANCE
If you’re looking for clean, quiet, reliable power, nothing
performs like a Mercury® FourStroke. That’s because
no other engines offer the same combination of smooth, smoke-free
operation; proven technology; and unparalleled corrosion resistance.
And no engines offer the same heritage of tournament-winning
power.
THE ULTIMATE IN CLEAN, QUIET POWER
And there’s no better example of what our advanced FourStroke
technology can do for you than the 60 hp EFI FourStroke. It
provides turn-key starting, instant throttle response, an unmatched
power-to-weight ratio, and unbeatable performance. And all without
sacrificing the clean, quiet, fuel-efficient power shared by
all Mercury FourStrokes.
THE LARGEST COVERAGE
THE BEST DETAIL
3D View, Satellite Photo Overlay, Panoramic Pictures, Port Services
& Points-of-Interest, Dynamic Tides & Currents, Coast Pilot
Books
THE EASIEST TO USE
Plug-and-play cartridge is ready to use,
no CDs, downloads or unlock codes required.
THE FINEST PLOTTERS
Leading manufacturer's choose genuine
Navionics cartography.
Located on
beautiful Gun Lake, Matteson Marine will be happy to
help you with all of your boating needs.
Located in the heart of Minnesota's
finest fishing waters, NORTHLAND FISHING TACKLE® takes great
pride in presenting to our exclusive line of multi-species jigs,
rigs, spinnerbaits, spoons & soft plastics fish cannot resist.
Tie one on and start turning your fish on!
757 GUIDE SERIES™
Four Drawer w/Top Access -
Graphite/Sandstone
Spacious bulk storage
Two top access areas w/DuraView™
lenses
Four drawer system
Graphite/Sandstone
17.5" L x 9.75"
W x 12" H
The world's first translucent superline
for near invisibility underwater Advanced technology FireLine
is now 20 percent stronger than before. This thermal filament
casts more easily, ties better knots, and stays more hassle-free
than conventional braids. Along with exceptional strength, FireLine
delivers ultimate sensitivity for instant feel, and the ultrathin
diameter provides low visibility and incredible lure action.
Also available for the ice!
Scent-Lok products have
the capacity to adsorb human odor for approximately 40 hours of
field use. Once the garments have reached that time, they are
“desorbed” in the dryer. Once the temperature reaches
150 degrees for 30-40 minutes, the capacity has been restored
to adsorb odors again.
Comfort is a critical part of a
good fabric for hunting. Scent-Lok fabrics are treated with a
moisture wicking agent called ClimaFlex™. It wicks moisture
away from the skin, making hunters warmer in cold weather and
cooler on hot days in the field.
Church Tackle - High Quality Planer Boards
- Various sizes available for every situation on the water!
Located in Grand Haven, Michigan we sell and service
Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles. We also have a large
selection of pre-owned vehicles in stock. We take pride in the
service we offer as being second to none in the western Michigan
area.
Come in today and experience the quality of the Gage Motor Mall
Team.
GreenStone Farm Credit Services is Michigan's largest
agricultural lender, with several locations in Wisconsin as well.
Headquartered in East Lansing, MI, GreenStone is the country's
fourth largest association in the Farm Credit System.
GreenStone FCS provides financial services to the
agricultural industry - including short, intermediate and long-term
loans, equipment and building leases, life and crop insurance,
accounting and tax services, and appraisal services. GreenStone
Capital Markets provides lending services to commercial producers
and agribusiness. GreenStone also specializes in residential &
country home loans, provides lending products for the purchase,
improvement, construction or refinance of residences along with
financing future home sites.
All Pro-Series Portable
Fish Houses
(new Ice Series Arctic Blue & Ice Camo)
Include the Following Features:
Pro-Series Design with HD 900 Denier Proprietary
Cross-Linked Canvas Shell
Interior BlackOut Coating (for added warmth &
maximum darkness)
Premium-Grade, Hardened Aluminum Tubing with Ultra-Glide
System
Sewn-In, Custom Trim-Lock System (clips house
to sled in seconds)
Extended Headroom & Spacious Dimensions
Flame Retardant Canvas
Fire-Retardant, Extremely Durable TPU Windows
Sealed Roof Seam
Vents on 2 Sides
Reflective Material on All Sides
2-Way Zippered Door
License & Address Holder
Extra-Long Bottom Skirting (seals out elements)
1 Interior Storage Pouch
Stay out on the lake longer. Your wife will
love that.
You procrastinating types will love
how it holds a charge.
You know the drill. Fishing season rolls around
and you’re stuck digging out your old charger or worse,
you’re stranded on the water. Most batteries lose their
charge after a few months. Not the BlueTop. Because of its low
rate of discharge, when stored with a full charge, it can go unused
for up to one year and still power up your live well, GPS and
graph. A low internal resistance gives you a more immediate power
punch and a cleaner, more consistent surge. It also recharges
faster, getting you back on the water quicker so you can recharge.
Tight minnow action with in-line
spinner flash
The tight minnow action of the balsa wood body and the enticing
flash of an in-line spinner makes a very effective bait combination.