Capt. Jim Hirt

Leadcore Presentation In previous articles we covered some ways to present lures in early summer.  This time of year look for most of your fish in the ... Full story

Cold Start Finding Fish In previous articles we covered basic leadcore.  I would recommend trying a leadcore line set up.  This presentation will work when all others are dead.  ... Full story

Presentation Tips In previous articles we covered spring presentation and location.  As we go into summer our presentation evolves to follow the temperature of the fish you ... Full story

Hooks Make the Difference The last article closed with a promise of exploring the different types of hooks I use on Lake Michigan and the techniques I use to ... Full story

May and June Presentation Tips In previous articles we covered general overview and the specifics of temperature breaks and their location.  Now let's continue with spring presentation and location.  If ... Full story

Fishing Lake Michigan Milwaukee Lure Presentation The last several articles we covered some options for spring presentation with a focus on temperature, planer boards, lines, terminal tackle and lure selection.  If ... Full story

Great Lakes Lure Set Ups The last article was a general discussion of spring presentation with a focus on planer boards, lines and terminal tackle.  This was good information for ... Full story

Temperature Is key Fishing Charters Milwaukee Lake Michigan In the last article, we started with the Importance of location, tackle, temperature and good record keeping.  I also covered some ... Full story

Spring Fishing Presentation Lake Michigan MilwaukeeBy Capt. Jim Hirt In articles one and two, we covered general overview and the specifics of temperature breaks and their location.  Now let ... Full story