CatPack wins Big Fish in Uncle Sam Shoot

The crew went 15 for 22 and caught their full limit — the bite was so fast at one point we lost track of hits. Big kings early on the Saddle, steady lake trout action sliding into the Sand Bowl, and smiles all around. Book your July or August trip: https://fshb.kr/catpack-sport-fishing

We had a fantastic morning on Lake Michigan today while pre‑fishing for a local tournament. The kings were active right away, and we boated several quality fish using a mix of wire divers, downriggers, and long copper lines. Our top three salmon weighed 49.5 pounds, and conditions look great for upcoming trips. If you’re looking for big‑fish action, now is the time to get out here.

We finished last night’s trip 9 for 12, but it took some time to locate the fish. We started by running the slot into the Herring Hole, working 120–140 FOW. The graph was almost blank — very few marks — and we didn’t take a single hit in the deeper water. 41°F at 120 After covering that water thoroughly, we made the decision to slide up onto the top of the bank inside the Herring Hole, in 40–45 FOW. We found 49°F water at 35 feet down, and the fish had moved up into that warmer band. Several tight bait balls were stacked on the bank, and every pass through them produced hits. Once we settled into that zone, the bite turned steady and consistent. Catch Summary Total Hits: 12 Fish Landed: 9 Species: 6 Kings, 3 Lake Trout Best Water: 40–45 FOW (top of the bank in the Herring Hole) Best Depths: 35 Location: Herring Hole Productive Setups No standout - fish off short cores-Cu, wire divers, and riggers. Lake Trout: Mr. Chrome (Standard) — wire diver, 65 on counter — 8 lb Super Slim Sour Patch Free Slider rigger at 35— 6 lb White Slick/Pickled Sunshine — high wire diver, 60 on counter — 5 lb Kings: Silver Streak Black Screwball — rigger, 35 down — 2 lb Super Slim Magic Man — 100 copper — 2 lb, 1lb Mini Orange Crush — 3‑color — 2 lb Warrior Blue Dolphin — rigger, 40 down — 11 lb Moonshine RV Dancing Anchovy — free slider, rigger at 35 — 2 lb