New Michigan Lake: 90-Minute Bank Plan to Find Carp
A practical 90-minute routine for spring carp fishing on big Michigan water: how I choose a bank, place three rods (shallow/mid/deep), and make changes without ruining the swim.
Category Seasons Guides
Where to Cast in Spring: Margin, Mid, Deep Edge (A Simple Rule That Works)
A simple spring casting system: one rod shallow, one mid, one deep edge—then let feedback tell you where the fish are today.
Spring Cold-Front Reset Plan: What I Change in 10 Minutes
A cold-front playbook for Michigan carp: shrink bait, shift to stable water, protect the deep-edge rod, and make one smart change instead of ten random ones.
How to Read Spring Feedback: Liners, Fizzing, Shows, and When to Recast
A practical decision system for spring carp: what liners mean, what fizzing looks like, how to interpret shows, and the one-change rule so you don’t wreck the swim.
Day Session vs Overnighter in Michigan Spring: Where the Bites Really Come From
In Michigan spring, the best bites often come from daytime warming windows—not all-night sits. Here’s how I decide day session vs overnighter and how I fish each with three rods.
Spring Particles 101: Safe Prep, Baiting Amounts & Hookbaits
Spring particles simplified—safe prep, realistic baiting amounts, and the hookbaits that get bites when carp feed in short bursts.