This Weeks Show

Episode 29

Bass, Storms & Smiles

Location: Chequamegon Bay, Ashland, Wisconsin

Guide: Josh Teigen [715-813-0575  | joshteigen.com ]

Accommodations: River Rock Inn & Bait Shop [715-682-3232 | riverrockinn.net]

This week we're excited to welcome the winners of Fleet Farm's annual Fleet Fest promotion to the boat. Every spring, Fleet Farm gives away some incredible prizes, and one of them is the opportunity to spend a couple days fishing with us. This marks the sixth year we've hosted the trip, and it's become something we look forward to every season.

Joining us this year are Brett and Mason from the Green Bay area. Both are avid anglers, but neither had ever fished the legendary waters of Chequamegon Bay. That's one of the things we enjoy most about these trips—sharing a fishery that many people have heard about, but haven't had the chance to experience for themselves.

We scheduled two days on the water, knowing full well that Lake Superior likes to make its own plans. Sure enough, the weather reminded us who's really in charge. Late on the first afternoon, a massive storm that looked like it was moving away suddenly reversed direction and came straight at us. Within minutes, calm water turned into whitecaps, and we made a quick but safe run back to shore.

Thankfully, before the weather rolled in, the fishing had been excellent. We found a steady bass bite that kept rods bent and smiles on everyone's faces. We also spent some time exploring new areas in search of a few different species, but the bass simply wouldn't let us leave them for very long.

Sometimes the weather changes your plans, but that's all part of fishing on a Great Lake. Fortunately, we had a second day to get back on the water, enjoy more steady action, and make sure Brett and Mason experienced everything that makes Chequamegon Bay such a special place to fish.

A huge thank you to Fleet Farm for making this annual trip possible, and to Josh for once again sharing his knowledge of these incredible waters. We'd also like to thank the wonderful staff at River Rock Inn & Bait Shop for their outstanding hospitality. If you're planning a trip to the area, we highly recommend stopping in—they've become one of our favorite places to stay.