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.
Below are the most recent topics
Spring walleye fishing on Lake Erie
The Western Basin of Lake Erie is a large body of water, with diverse fishing options such as reefs, islands, water color changes and multiple baitfish options all packed into one general area. Let’s review how I determine starting points, lures, lure colors, speed and depths to target.
Saginaw Bay Ice Fishing Safety
As an avid ice fisherman for over 5 decades, I’ve learned there are a lot of things we can do to be safer on the ice and increase our odds of returning safely home. Having gone through the ice myself and been part of rescuing other ice anglers that have gone through, I wanted to cover a few of the things that will help you get home safely this ice fishing season.
Sea Duck Hunting Lake Huron and Saginaw Bay
Sea duck hunting on Lake Huron and Saginaw Bay is an exhilarating experience that requires the right equipment, skills, and safety measures. With our experience and use of layout boats and tender boats, hunters can enjoy a safe and successful hunt for longtail ducks and scoters.