ALLPHIN: Enticing those finicky winter trout to bite

In just the past two weeks, several readers have stopped me in stores, at the gas pump and even at church, relating a similar story:

Electronic fishing aids remove much of an angler8217s guesswork

Flasher fishfinders They determine the depth of fish and help anglers locate their bait or jigs.

Fish on: Professional anglers finding success on Cadillac lakes

CADILLAC – Mark Martin is finding out how good both lakes Cadillac and Mitchell are when it comes to ice fishing. Multiple fish, including walleye, perch and northern pike, have been caught by the pro or by the several writers who have accompanied him to Cadillac in preparation of a seminar.

Anglers still waiting for safe ice

By this time last year ice anglers had weeks of ice outings and stories to share. At Lake Simcoe by mid January, walkers had covered all shallower shoals and hut operators were running clients out to lake trout sets well off shore.

Pro tips: Professional anglers teaching about walleye

CADILLAC – Anglers are particular on what information they share with friends, family and especially strangers. For example, they're unlikely to share the location of their honey hole.