On a kayak delivery in August.
We have a fleet of slightly older, but very functional bikes for cruising out the the state park and back, or tooling around town. We also have a nice selection of sit in and sit on top kayaks available for rental in four hour blocks or by several day blocks. Call us to reserve a bike or kayak for your visit. For more information see our rental page.
The Ludington Area Charterboat Association attempts to summarize the fishing over the past several days, providing general information about the fishing; the general location of the best fishing areas and the best depths and bait types.
In general we do not identify specific bait companies or individual baits.
Several LACA Captains post individual fishing reports which indicate the specific baits they have been using. Please check the LACA website for individual Captain fishing reports.
Fishing was much better this week, bordering on Very Good! and getting better every day. Some Captains are reporting excellent catches, some near limits. Fishermen from the boat ramps are finding more fish, also. As is often the case, early morning and late evening are the best bite times.
There was exceptional fishing in deep water early in the week before the big North on Wednesday. No one fished Wednesday. Thursday found a big cold water upwelling at Big and Little Sauble Points. But excellent fishing still existed in deep water. On Friday, good catches started coming again from the more near shore areas. A very good fishery exists today (Friday, Aug 12) at the pierheads, with some fish now in PM Lake and in the river. This will likely continue until the water warms back up. At this time of the season, it is useful to check the Coastwatch site for water temperature information.
Spoons were good this week, especially glowing spoons, also some medium or large rotators and paddles with flies. Meat rigs are also being mentioned frequently. Most fishermen are concentrating on King salmon,however, a few lakers were reported, and there were some Steelhead in the reports, especially early in the week.
We leaving up the photo of the big fish from last week because we are continuing to see more big fish every day. At least one 30+ pound fish was weighed in today, with many more in the 27 – 29 lb range. We haven’s seen so many large fish for 3 or 4 years.
A 32 pound fish was weighed in on last week:
Photo courtesy of the Ludington Daily News
Please continue to monitor our Net alert on our home page for any changes in the locations of tribal trap nets in the Ludington area. The “Net Alert” will be updated as new information becomes available. The current Alert has 11 nets located from the 43° ’50′s to the 43° ’59′s, from south of the Consumers Pumped Storage Plant to near the bathhouse area. Many of the nets in the locations last identified in the fall of 2010 are still in place. These net flag buoys are still in the same locations as last year. Please check back frequently. Net location data is updated whenever possible.
For access to the Coastwatch Lake temperature contours in the Ludington area, choose our link to: www.coastwatch.msu.edu
A Coastwatch tip: If the current port map is not clear due to clouds, you may find a better recent image in the Coastwatch archives accessed from the page bottom links.
Links from our site lead to local and marine weather reports. For current and future Great Lakes wind and wave conditions, try the link for the Great Lakes Environmental Research Labs: www.glerl.noaa.gov
Special Note: Unfortunately, the new U of M buoy has had problems and has been removed for repair. It is hoped that it will back in the water soon.
Thank you for visiting the Ludington Area Charterboat Association website.
The Ludington Area Charterboat Association.
www.ludingtoncharterboats.org
The Ludington Area Charterboat Association suspended its seasonal Ludington area fishing reports for Lake Michigan in the Ludington area on October 15. Weekly local reports will resume in May. A weekly fishing report for the Northwest portion of the Lower Peninsula produced by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, fisheries division, may be found at:Regional Fishing reports
Please continue to monitor our Net alert on our home page for any changes in the location of tribal trap nets in the Ludington area. The “Net Alert” will be updated as new information becomes available. Note: New information is difficult to obtain during the off-season. Click here to view the currently known information under the Net Alert icon on the Ludington Area Charterboat Association website’s home page for the locations of the nets and additional information about the net markings and related information. Save and print a copy of the net locations for your boat. Then use your ‘back’ button to return to the fishing report.
For access to the Coastwatch Lake temperature contours choose our link to: www.coastwatch.msu.edu
A Coastwatch tip: If the current port map is not clear due to clouds, you may find a better recent image in the coastwatch archives accessed from the page bottom links.
Other links from our site lead to local and marine weather reports. For current and future Great Lakes wind and wave conditions, try the link for the Great Lakes Environmental Research Labs: Lake wave and wind forecasts
Thank you for visiting the Ludington Area Charterboat Association website.
The Ludington Area Charterboat Association.
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Ludington Area Charterboat Association Seasonal Fishing Report
June 21, 2011 By Captain
The Ludington Area Charterboat Association produces a weekly fishing report during the Ludington area Lake Michigan fishing season. Our reports attempts to summarize the fishing over the past several days, providing general information about the successfulness of fishing, the general location of the best fishing locations and the best depths and bait types.
In general we do not identify specific bait companies or individual baits.
Please continue to monitor our Net alert on our home page for any changes in the location of tribal trap nets in the Ludington area. The “Net Alert” will be updated as new information becomes available. Note: New information has been difficult to obtain this season to date. The Association is attempting to find the number and locations of currently deployed nets. Anecdotal information suggests that there are 13 nets located from the ’52′s to ’03′s. From south of the Consumers Pumped Storage Plant nearly to Big Point Sauble. Further anecdotal information seems to indicate that a few of the nets in the locations last identified in the fall of 2010 are still in place. We are trying very hard to find the new locations. Please check back frequently until we can learn and post the location of all the nets.
For access to the Coastwatch Lake temperature contours choose our link to: www.coastwatch.msu.edu
A Coastwatch tip: If the current port map is not clear due to clouds, you may find a better recent image in the coastwatch archives accessed from the page bottom links.
Fishing has been erratic for the past week or so. On some days the fishing has been spectacular, with limit catches. On other days, it has been slow, with only a few fish. There is a lot of bait. Some say the most they have seen in recent years.
Fish have been found from near the piers to far north of Big Point Sauble. Most Captains are mentioning spoons in blue, green and mixed colors. The water is very clear at this time, so fishing far from the boat with divers and long lines has been successful. Most fishermen are fishing in 80′ to 150′ of water, but at least one boat reported catching fish on the out-troll all the way out to 400′, catching fish more than 150′ deep.
Links from our site lead to local and marine weather reports. For current and future Great Lakes wind and wave conditions, try the link for the Great Lakes Environmental Research Labs: Lake wave and wind forecasts
New this year: The University of Michigan has placed a research buoy in the Ludington area. It is located at N 43°59.599′ W 86° 33.567′ in 90′. The buoy’s information includes wind, wave and temperature data, including temperature data from the surface to more than 70′ deep.
The information can currently be found on the internet at: http://uglos.engin.umich.edu/station_page.php?station=45024.
The buoy is located approximately 4 miles from the pier head on a bearing of 288°: N 43°59.599′ W 86° 33.567′ in 90′. It has a white light which flashes on a 5 second cycle. It is presents a very bright image on Radar. Please be careful to avoid boating and fishing in the immediate vicinity. Give it a wide berth w/ your divers and long lines.
Thank you for visiting the Ludington Area Charterboat Association website.
The Ludington Area Charterboat Association.
www.ludingtoncharterboats.org
The Ludington Area Charterboat Association attempts to summarize the fishing over the past several days, providing general information about the fishing; the general location of the best fishing areas and the best depths and bait types.
In general we do not identify specific bait companies or individual baits.
Some LACA Captains also produce individual fishing reports which indicate the specific baits they have been using. Please check the LACA website for individual Captain fishing reports.
Fishing was spotty this this week, but is getting better every day. Some Captains are reporting good catches, some near limits Fishermen from the boat ramps are finding more fish. As is often the case, early morning and late evening are the best bite times.
Captains are searching wide area of water for the fish. However most of the fishing has been to the north, usually in water deeper than 100’. However there has been a very good pierhead fishery in the mornings and evenings the past few days. There does not seem to be any particular baits that work better than others, however there seems to be more interest in plugs this week. Many are still using spoons, some medium or large rotators and paddles with flies. Meat rigs are also being mentioned. Most fishermen are concentrating on King salmon. Only a few lakers were reported There were some Steelhead in the reports, especially early in the past week. Many Captains are reporting larger fish this year. A 32 pound fish was weighed in on Wednesday:
Photo courtesy of the Ludington Daily News
Please continue to monitor our Net alert on our home page for any changes in the locations of tribal trap nets in the Ludington area. The “Net Alert” will be updated as new information becomes available. The current Alert has 11 nets located from the 43° ’50′s to the 43° ’59′s, from south of the Consumers Pumped Storage Plant to near the bathhouse area. Many of the nets in the locations last identified in the fall of 2010 are still in place. These net flag buoys are still in the same locations as last year. Please check back frequently. Net location data is updated whenever possible.
For access to the Coastwatch Lake temperature contours in the Ludington area, choose our link to: www.coastwatch.msu.edu
A Coastwatch tip: If the current port map is not clear due to clouds, you may find a better recent image in the Coastwatch archives accessed from the page bottom links.
Links from our site lead to local and marine weather reports. For current and future Great Lakes wind and wave conditions, try the link for the Great Lakes Environmental Research Labs: www.glerl.noaa.gov
Special Note: Unfortunately, the new U of M buoy has had problems and has been removed for repair. It is hoped that it will back in the water soon.
Thank you for visiting the Ludington Area Charterboat Association website.
The Ludington Area Charterboat Association.
www.ludingtoncharterboats.org
Seek an auto AC repair specialist so that proper diagnosis of your problem, tools and procedures can be employed.There are several reasons why an auto air conditioning problem happens it might be because of a malfunctioning compressor, clogged condenser, leakage on the system or perhaps a decrease level of coolant. Generally, a leak can be a major cause of a decreased level of AC coolant. If this happens, it is advised that you should have an auto air conditioning check up and repair immediately. Having your air conditioning components operating properly is a small price to pay for the discomfort of the summer heat inside your vehicle!
It is advised that you seek an auto AC repair specialist so that proper diagnosis of your problem, tools and procedures can be employed. Auto AC repair professionals are equipped with the knowledge and expertise on these matters to resolve your Air Conditioning problem swiftly. If your AC is not attended to promptly extreme heat while driving can exhaust the driver that may lead him to lose his focus and even consciousness. Thus, it is advised to visit an auto AC repair specialist sooner than later.
Moreover, you must keep in mind that an AC issue can result to worse problems in the future. Thus, as a car owner, you should be wise enough to prioritize such problems by choosing a competent and effective car repair company that provides quality and efficient services. You may also consider an auto repair company that offers a wide variety of auto services so that if your car happens to have another set of problems, you would not have to look any further.
Muffler Man Auto Service Centers in Grand Rapids, Ludington & Big Rapids offer a range of auto repair and replacement services to ensure optimal performance of your vehicle. Drive your car in today to have an ASE Certified Auto Repair Specialist diagnose your car problem, or perform scheduled maintenance.
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Article by Ned D’Agostino
The Carrom Company, formerly called the Ludington Novelty Company, has been producing tabletop board games plus game tables ever since the 19th century, including table top basketball, baseball and football games. They began their operation with the design and manufacture of very simple games and the goal of promoting family game night together with wholesome fun.
In the late twentieth century, Carrom initiated its foray into other kinds of games. Now you can choose a Carrom Air Hockey table, electronic digital games, foosball tables, stick hockey/soccer tables, basketball tables along with bowling games. Their gaming pieces home use, because they are smaller sized, and additionally constructed to be less pricey for the average family, so that they are able to hang out in their home with each other, rather then out on the town.
Carrom
Ludington Area Charterboat Association Seasonal Fishing Report
June 21, 2011 By Captain
The Ludington Area Charterboat Association produces a weekly fishing report during the Ludington area Lake Michigan fishing season. Our reports attempts to summarize the fishing over the past several days, providing general information about the successfulness of fishing, the general location of the best fishing locations and the best depths and bait types.
In general we do not identify specific bait companies or individual baits.
Please continue to monitor our Net alert on our home page for any changes in the location of tribal trap nets in the Ludington area. The “Net Alert” will be updated as new information becomes available. Note: New information has been difficult to obtain this season to date. The Association is attempting to find the number and locations of currently deployed nets. Anecdotal information suggests that there are 13 nets located from the ’52′s to ’03′s. From south of the Consumers Pumped Storage Plant nearly to Big Point Sauble. Further anecdotal information seems to indicate that a few of the nets in the locations last identified in the fall of 2010 are still in place. We are trying very hard to find the new locations. Please check back frequently until we can learn and post the location of all the nets.
For access to the Coastwatch Lake temperature contours choose our link to: www.coastwatch.msu.edu
A Coastwatch tip: If the current port map is not clear due to clouds, you may find a better recent image in the coastwatch archives accessed from the page bottom links.
Fishing has been erratic for the past week or so. On some days the fishing has been spectacular, with limit catches. On other days, it has been slow, with only a few fish. There is a lot of bait. Some say the most they have seen in recent years.
Fish have been found from near the piers to far north of Big Point Sauble. Most Captains are mentioning spoons in blue, green and mixed colors. The water is very clear at this time, so fishing far from the boat with divers and long lines has been successful. Most fishermen are fishing in 80′ to 150′ of water, but at least one boat reported catching fish on the out-troll all the way out to 400′, catching fish more than 150′ deep.
Links from our site lead to local and marine weather reports. For current and future Great Lakes wind and wave conditions, try the link for the Great Lakes Environmental Research Labs: Lake wave and wind forecasts
New this year: The University of Michigan has placed a research buoy in the Ludington area. It is located at N 43°59.599′ W 86° 33.567′ in 90′. The buoy’s information includes wind, wave and temperature data, including temperature data from the surface to more than 70′ deep.
The information can currently be found on the internet at: http://uglos.engin.umich.edu/station_page.php?station=45024.
The buoy is located approximately 4 miles from the pier head on a bearing of 288°: N 43°59.599′ W 86° 33.567′ in 90′. It has a white light which flashes on a 5 second cycle. It is presents a very bright image on Radar. Please be careful to avoid boating and fishing in the immediate vicinity. Give it a wide berth w/ your divers and long lines.
Thank you for visiting the Ludington Area Charterboat Association website.
The Ludington Area Charterboat Association.
www.ludingtoncharterboats.org
The GoPro video cameras at Trailhead Bike Shop aren’t just for action sports, as these two clips show. They’re perfect for getting a bird’s eye view of things. In the first clip we attached the GoPro unit to a wire at the top of a humming bird feeder, and in they come. And the second one I tucked the unit at the very top of the eve on my house pointing down on a robin’s nest and caught one of the two parents in the act of feeding one of four hungry robin chicks. The units start at about 175 bucks and have a million uses.