[Spawning times for Great Lakes]

Hi

Can anyone give rough times for spawning on Lake Michigan and Lake Ct Claire? Been reading up and there seems a lot of variation, could do with info from someone in the area.

Thanks Colin

[Which State for a vacation???]

Hi

OK Ive booked,it was a tough call as I normally Striper fish round Cape Cod and RI then but those Golden Bones look so Cool

Flying into Detroit on June 11th leaving 21st.

Will probably be using the State campgrounds round Traverse City, if anyones around the area at that time it would be good to meet up.

All the best Colin

[Which State for a vacation???]

Guys

Thanks for the help,still trying to make my mind up.Its either Lake Michigan for the endless flats or Washington as Ive never been that far west and could move on to some trouting in Montana.

One question about Michigan- is the lake shore public or are there private parts?

Cheers Colin

[Which State for a vacation???]

Thanks for all the input guys

Lot of places to look at now, will let you know what I decide.

Cheers Colin

[Which State for a vacation???]

Yes Id buy a licence for whatever the laws are in the State, money goes back to help the fishing in some way or another-plus the wildlife guys have big bloody guns! us Brits are not really used to that.

[Which State for a vacation???]

Thanks for the replies guys, been looking at MI on google earth,I see what you mean about flats

[Which State for a vacation???]

Hi All

Firstly Im not from the USA so please excuse my stupid questions.My names Colin and Im from Scotland,Ive flyfished for 25 or so years and now love to combine travel with flyfishing.Ive made a fair few trips to the USA fishing for Steelhead,Trout,Stripers,Reds etc.

Only recently did I start to find out about the wonderfull Carp fishing you guys have,Ive been looking round some of the Blogs and sites on the web and these Big wild Carp are simply stunning.Stalking them with fly in skinny water must be superb sport,I also love the flies you guys have developed for the purpose-sort of bonefish/trout fly hybrids.

So my question is- which State would you recommend for a Carp on fly Vacation?

From what I read Carp are very wide spread so I could use advice on where to try.Not looking for secret spots just looking for some pointers on where you think is my best bet for a chance of catching.

Id be coming in late June which seems a good month,hiring a car and staying in cheap motels, maybe a day or 2 with a guide but I prefer DIY,I like road trips and seeing new places so covering distance is no problem.

Ive ordered "Carp on the fly" by Barry Reynolds , It may answer some of my questions but Id love to hear what you think?

All the best and have a great new year

Colin