[unOFFICIAL]2014 MadWags Memorial Tournament West Sat Oct 4 Portage Lake Sign-up

[Waterfoul]

Sweet!

Sure would like to see some more east siders come to the west side.  Come on over guys, the water's fine!

[dartag]

Sweet!

Sure would like to see some more east siders come to the west side.  Come on over guys, the water's fine!

I can't justify the drive and expense for the event.  I know you drove over here in the spring for St=Clair. Funny in that event I ended up fishing large mouths. 

Maybe some day there will be an event in a central location we all can attend.  Good luck all.

[Waterfoul]

Sweet!

Sure would like to see some more east siders come to the west side.  Come on over guys, the water's fine!

I can't justify the drive and expense for the event.  I know you drove over here in the spring for St=Clair. Funny in that event I ended up fishing large mouths. 

Maybe some day there will be an event in a central location we all can attend.  Good luck all.

Yup, it's a trip for you guys for sure!  Heck... there's a pretty nice little motel just down from the boat ramp that we stayed in last year for our Case of the Monday's classic... come on over and make a weekend of it.  There's lots of other lakes to fish within 20 minutes of Portage also.  Some of the best smallmouth fishing in Michigan.

[cameraguy]

I talked to Dan yesterday. He said that he wants to and is likely to go. I would like to go, as well. I may have to work that day though.

[YpsiBass]

Maybe some day there will be an event in a central location we all can attend.  Good luck all.

Pretty sure there will be senior citizen parking available if that's your concern.

[Cy]

I think I am going to make it and fish with TheDude!

Thanks for all hard work Rick!

Cy

[dartag]

Maybe some day there will be an event in a central location we all can attend.  Good luck all.

Pretty sure there will be senior citizen parking available if that's your concern.

I got a senior sticker for Kent.   After driving to Hubbard last week I don't even want to driver the 200 yards to my boat launch.  To bad you are not there this weekend.  The weather looks great.

[Dan]

I don't know if I can attend yet, even though it's just 30 minutes from the cabin. In the midst of a major remodel and the cabin is one big pile of furniture et al right now.  If I can't attend and there is a boater in need of some info, I am PMable and could give you some likely spots to try. You may want to pick up a flash mob and a spinnerbait. Remember that Portage is a drowned river mouth so you have to finagle your rig to be law abiding with your drop shot.

[YpsiBass]

Borrowed DK's formatting for the spring event and modified for the west event. Not sure which launch to use.  Input appreciated as this thing gets closer.

[thedude]

portage ramp is on the NE corner of the lake in portage lake park. Nice facility with pavilion, good ramps and rest-rooms. No fee.

http://binged.it/1rne45a

[YpsiBass]

http://www.mcgi.state.mi.us/MRBIS/BASDetail.aspx?basid=A-51-006

DNR says the portage lake ramp is on the west side...

[Waterfoul]

http://www.mcgi.state.mi.us/MRBIS/BASDetail.aspx?basid=A-51-006

DNR says the portage lake ramp is on the west side...

There is a DNR ramp on the west bay but it is not as convenient (or as nice) as the city ramp.  It's also in pretty shallow water.  Trust me we want to use the city ramp.  You can't miss it... go thru town (most of the way) and it will be on your left.  If you go around the bend/curve with the motel on the right you went too far.

As for it being a drowned river mouth... not sure how it ever got that designation since the only thing that runs into Portage Lake (other than Lake Michigan when there is a west wind) is a tiny little creek.  Portage Lake was actually made by man... it wasn't attached to Lake Michigan by anything other than that little creek until a developer/lumberman back in the late 1800's decided to make his own channel to the big lake so he could float logs out.  The lake dropped about 10 feet if memory serves and is now as you see it.  And besides, drop shotting is not the best way to catch fish there anyway!!   

[thedude]

From the DNR Fishing Guide (Page 22, note 3):
Drowned River Mouth Lakes: On the following
inland waters trout and salmon regulations
are as follows: 5 total trout and salmon in
any combination; no more than 3 of any one
species, except up to 5 coho or Chinook salmon;
minimum size limit is 10"; fishing season is open
all year and the possession season forlake trout
is Jan. 1 – Oct 31; except that the possession
season for lake trout shall be Jan. 1 – Sep. 30
on Betsie L. For all other species of trout and
salmon, the possession season is open all year.
Allegan: Kalamazoo and Silver Lks. Benzie:
Betsie L. Manistee: Arcadia, Manistee, and
Portage Lks. Mason: Pere Marquette L.
Muskegon: Duck, Mona, Muskegon, and
White Lks. Oceana: Pentwater, Silver, and
Stony Lks. Ottawa: Macatawa and Pigeon Lks.

While i agree its not a drowned river mouth, the DNR says that it is.

[FOB]

Is there still room for a boater?  Have just cleared it on my schedule, and would like to attend.

[Waterfoul]

From the DNR Fishing Guide (Page 22, note 3):
Drowned River Mouth Lakes: On the following
inland waters trout and salmon regulations
are as follows: 5 total trout and salmon in
any combination; no more than 3 of any one
species, except up to 5 coho or Chinook salmon;
minimum size limit is 10"; fishing season is open
all year and the possession season forlake trout
is Jan. 1 – Oct 31; except that the possession
season for lake trout shall be Jan. 1 – Sep. 30
on Betsie L. For all other species of trout and
salmon, the possession season is open all year.
Allegan: Kalamazoo and Silver Lks. Benzie:
Betsie L. Manistee: Arcadia, Manistee, and
Portage Lks. Mason: Pere Marquette L.
Muskegon: Duck, Mona, Muskegon, and
White Lks. Oceana: Pentwater, Silver, and
Stony Lks. Ottawa: Macatawa and Pigeon Lks.

While i agree its not a drowned river mouth, the DNR says that it is.

Exactly.  But... who needs to drop shot there anyway!   

[Waterfoul]

Is there still room for a boater?  Have just cleared it on my schedule, and would like to attend.

Come on up Ralph!

[YpsiBass]

A little over a week away so trying to check back daily to update the front page post.  Finally get to meet Ralph. Cool.

[Mike S.]

Ralph is coming to take your $7.

[Waterfoul]

Ralph is coming to take your $7.

Well my partner still isn't feeling up to going, still very sore and tender from the surgery and is worried that if it's at all rough he won't be albe to take it.  Don't blame him at all.  So now I need a back seater.   Anyone interested?

[YpsiBass]

Ralph is coming to take your $7.

Well my partner still isn't feeling up to going, still very sore and tender from the surgery and is worried that if it's at all rough he won't be albe to take it.  Don't blame him at all.  So now I need a back seater.   Anyone interested?

Me.