Reel & Hunt Reports
Welcome to the Reel & Hunt Reports, your authoritative source for all things fishing and duck hunting on the Great Lakes.
This is where Captains Mark and Adam share current conditions, seasonal forecasts, and expert tactics to help you make the most of your time on the water or in the blind. Whether you're planning your next charter with us or scouting on your own, you'll find the insights you need directly from our logbook.
Our reports cover the full spectrum of your Great Lakes adventure:
Fishing Deep: Saginaw Bay walleye tactics, Detroit River walleye jigging, ice fishing tips, and deep-water methods for salmon and lake trout.
Hunting Hard: Essential information and techniques for layout hunting for sea ducks.
Stop scrolling social media and start planning. Dive into our latest reports and get the upper hand on your next Great Lakes trip.
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"Thump" Jigging-Wake up the Walleye on the Detroit River
As a tournament fisherman I always held to the belief to use the lightest jig possible to keep contact with the bottom. Not a bad rule if everyone in the boat is a skilled jig fisherman and your TOTAL focus can be put on boat control. When I started guiding my thinking changed-and to my surprise so did my success!