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Slow but steady

July 31, 2026 Lawton 7 photos
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Bass (Largemouth)
Bass (Largemouth)
Pike (Northern)
Pike (Northern)

Trip Summary

While the fishing is a little slow right now, we are still catching bass and pike. They are on dropoffs and weed edges hunting small panfish. Drop shot rigs and wacky rigs today.
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Derek Weurding
Lawton, Michigan, United States
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Spend the day with Unwrapped Outdoors and discover what fishing in Southwest Michigan is all about! Captain Derek focuses on a quality experience for all anglers and creates a time on the water that everyone can enjoy. Depending on the time of year, you m...

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