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.
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Session Diary Template + Example Session: How I Approach a New Michigan Water
Quick links: Start Here • Bait Shed • Boilie School • Tactics • Sessions If you want faster progress, keep a simple session diary. The…
Finding Carp in Big Michigan Lakes: A Bank Angler System .
A bank-angler system for locating carp—signs, patrol routes, depth choices, and how to pick areas fast without relying on luck.
Guide: Northern Michigan Carp (April–October) — Seasonal Movement, Watercraft, and Where to Start
A seasonal roadmap for Northern Michigan carp—where they tend to be, what changes with temps, and how to pick your first areas.
Spring Margin Windows: When the Shallows Turn On (and Off)
A practical margin plan for Michigan spring: when to try the shallows, how to keep it quiet, how much to bait, and what to do when turtles show up.
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.
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.