Jelly Belly 86 Report post Posted January 11, 2018 Wondering if anyone on site has ever went out there and fished. I know a bunch of boats years ago went and did it and said the fishing was awesome. It's a 55 mile run from here in marathon and about same state side. My buddy was dating a girl in Houghton Michigan and said locals there do it. Off course this is weather pending but a few of us here it is on our bucket list. There 3 of us each with a boat. Be neat to hear if anyone's done it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naden 136 Report post Posted January 12, 2018 I've never heard of anyone fishing it but looks like it would be an awesome adventure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smokerscully1 16 Report post Posted January 12, 2018 Hey Terry—I know 2 guys from Michigan that have fished it on charter boats that run out of Houghton. Expensive proposition. Both guys went 2 times cause they wanted a laker over 20lbs. Didn’t happen. You know where they ended up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jelly Belly 86 Report post Posted January 12, 2018 Hey Karl, yeah for pounds of go your way. Just something to say i did it. How did yas do in the trout hunt this year? Going to go in this year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jelly Belly 86 Report post Posted January 12, 2018 I meant I'd go your way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smokerscully1 16 Report post Posted January 12, 2018 Didn’t place this year but won a nice depth sounder on draw prize. ive made 2 trips out to Isle Royale —caught lots of Lakers both times but not anymore than at the Moffet straits.The time we went from Nipigon got in trouble with US Customs over not reporting in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naden 136 Report post Posted January 13, 2018 How big of boats are you guys using to do long runs like that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jelly Belly 86 Report post Posted January 13, 2018 I got a crestliner commander. Other buddy has a 22 footer. Also a couple 20 foot lund trophy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smokerscully1 16 Report post Posted January 13, 2018 Commercial fishing tug years ago out of Nipigon and a 17 ft crestliner with 115hp Merc out of Grand Marias Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jelly Belly 86 Report post Posted January 13, 2018 It's not a wake up and go. Lots factors involved in. Weather day and night before and that day. It can be done but have to watch the variables and be prepared for unexpected. Stars have to line up so to speak. Prob why not done very much. I think it's be cool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites