This site is written by me, Captain Jim Carlson. The fishing reports describe trips I’ve actually run. The tactics articles reflect what I actually do on the boat, and the gear articles cover equipment I use—or have used and later discontinued for specific reasons.
I do not accept paid product placement, and I do not run affiliate links for fishing gear. If a piece of equipment appears on this site, it’s because I’ve put it through at least one or two full seasons on Lake Michigan.
Fishing reports are typically written within a few days of the trips they describe. Older reports remain available because fishing patterns often repeat year to year, but the dates are always included so you can clearly see when each trip took place.