Bait-shops in Gladwin and Midland Counties

524 W. Saginaw Rd. Sanford, Mi 48657
989-687-516

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Has a full line of bait and tackle

Chappel Dam Grocery
4001 Pratt Lake Rd. Gladwin, MI48624
989-426-7503

Has a full line of bait and tackle

4016 S. M-30 Beaverton, Mi 48612
989-435-2517

Has a full line of bait and tackle

Sandys Market
1057 Estey Rd. Beaverton, MI 48612
989-435-2611

Has a full line of bait and tackle

Wixom Lake Gas & Launch

1119 Estey Rd, Beaverton, MI 48612

(989) 435-6567

Has full  line bait and tackle

Family Market
35 W. M-61 Gladwin, Mi 48624
989-426-2441

Has a full line bait and tackle

5003 M-30, Beaverton, MI 48612
989-435-9268

Has a full line of bait and tackle

Larrys Bait and Sport
5449 Round Lake Road Gladwin, Mi 48624
989-426-7205

has a full line of bait and tackle

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🎯 Northern Michigan Fishing Update – July 30, 2025

🌕 Moon Phase & Solunar Peaks   •   Moon: Waxing gibbous (~75%) → prime afternoon action   •   Major feeding: 4:00 PM–6:00 PM   •   Minor feeding: 7:00 AM–8:00 AM & 11:00 PM–12:00 AM💧 Water Temps & Thermocline   •   Inland lakes: ~75–77 °F   •   Lake Michigan surface: ~70 °F   •   Thermocline: 5–7 °F drop at 30–50 ft—salmon & walleye hotspot🌬️ Wind & Weather   •   Wind: Light SE breeze, 5–8 mph; calm bays early   •   Forecast: Partly cloudy → isolated late‑day sprinkles🎣 Live‑Bait & Lindy‑Rig Best Practices   •   Morning minor (7:00 AM): Lindy rig with live minnow tight to structure—rotate bait every 20 min   •   Midday major (4:00 PM): Lindy rig with live leech or waxworm draped through the thermocline   •   Evening minor (11:00 PM): Slip‑bobber + leech on a Lindy setup over drop‑offs🐟 Salmon Report – Frankfort, Manistee, Ludington & Whitehall   •   Depth & Temps: Salmon marking at 55–65 ft; mid‑column ~56 °F; surface ~70 °F   •   Trolling:      •   Speed: 2.3–2.5 mph      •   Rigs: Meat rigs & flasher‑spoon combos set 40–60 ft back      •   Strategy: Run rigs within or just above the thermal break (~30–50 ft) for highest strike rates Tight lines and Baitman out#LiveBait #bucsbait #LiveBaitFishing #TakeAKidFishing#michiganfishingreport #bucsfishingreport #letsgofishing #fishingreport #gonefishing #tightlines See MoreSee Less

🎯 Northern Michigan Fishing Update – July 30, 2025
🌕 Moon Phase & Solunar Peaks
   •   Moon: Waxing gibbous (~75%) → prime afternoon action
   •   Major feeding: 4:00 PM–6:00 PM
   •   Minor feeding: 7:00 AM–8:00 AM & 11:00 PM–12:00 AM
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💧 Water Temps & Thermocline
   •   Inland lakes: ~75–77 °F
   •   Lake Michigan surface: ~70 °F
   •   Thermocline: 5–7 °F drop at 30–50 ft—salmon & walleye hotspot
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🌬️ Wind & Weather
   •   Wind: Light SE breeze, 5–8 mph; calm bays early
   •   Forecast: Partly cloudy → isolated late‑day sprinkles
⸻
🎣 Live‑Bait & Lindy‑Rig Best Practices
   •   Morning minor (7:00 AM): Lindy rig with live minnow tight to structure—rotate bait every 20 min
   •   Midday major (4:00 PM): Lindy rig with live leech or waxworm draped through the thermocline
   •   Evening minor (11:00 PM): Slip‑bobber + leech on a Lindy setup over drop‑offs
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🐟 Salmon Report – Frankfort, Manistee, Ludington & Whitehall
   •   Depth & Temps: Salmon marking at 55–65 ft; mid‑column ~56 °F; surface ~70 °F
   •   Trolling:
      •   Speed: 2.3–2.5 mph
      •   Rigs: Meat rigs & flasher‑spoon combos set 40–60 ft back
      •   Strategy: Run rigs within or just above the thermal break (~30–50 ft) for highest strike rates Tight lines and Baitman out
#LiveBait #bucsbait #LiveBaitFishing #TakeAKidFishing
#michiganfishingreport #bucsfishingreport #letsgofishing #fishingreport #gonefishing #tightlines
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🎯 Northern Michigan Fishing Update – July 29, 2025

🌕 Moon Phase & Solunar Peaks   •   Moon: First Quarter (~50%) — expect strong midday action.   •   Major feeding: 8:15 AM–10:15 AM & 8:45 PM–10:45 PM   •   Minor feeding: 2:15 AM–3:15 AM & 2:15 PM–3:15 PM💧 Water Temps & Thermocline   •   Surface temps: Inland lakes ~75 °F; Lake Michigan nearshore ~69 °F   •   Thermocline: Sharp 5–7 °F drop at 30–50 ft—prime deep-water zone🌬️ Wind & Conditions   •   Light SE breeze 4–7 mph; glassy bays early. Clouds building late.🎣 Live-Bait & Lindy Rig Tips   •   Morning minor (2:15 AM): Lindy rig with live minnow tight to structure—refresh every 20 min.   •   Midday major (8:15 AM): Lindy rig with live leech or waxworm fished through the thermocline.   •   Evening minor (2:15 PM): Slip-bobber under the moon with leech on Lindy setup by drop-offs.🐟 Salmon Report (Frankfort, Manistee, Ludington & Whitehall)   •   Depth & Temps: Salmon marking 50–65 ft; mid-column ~56 °F; surface ~69 °F   •   Trolling Setup:      •   Speed: 2.3–2.5 mph      •   Rigs: Meat rigs & flasher-spoon combos 40–60 ft back; focus on the thermal break to trigger strikesTight lines and Baitman out#LiveBait #bucsbait #LiveBaitFishing #TakeAKidFishing #michiganfishingreport #bucsfishingreport #letsgofishing #fishingreport #gonefishing #tightlines See MoreSee Less

🎯 Northern Michigan Fishing Update – July 29, 2025
⸻
🌕 Moon Phase & Solunar Peaks
   •   Moon: First Quarter (~50%) — expect strong midday action.
   •   Major feeding: 8:15 AM–10:15 AM & 8:45 PM–10:45 PM
   •   Minor feeding: 2:15 AM–3:15 AM & 2:15 PM–3:15 PM
⸻
💧 Water Temps & Thermocline
   •   Surface temps: Inland lakes ~75 °F; Lake Michigan nearshore ~69 °F
   •   Thermocline: Sharp 5–7 °F drop at 30–50 ft—prime deep-water zone
⸻
🌬️ Wind & Conditions
   •   Light SE breeze 4–7 mph; glassy bays early. Clouds building late.
⸻
🎣 Live-Bait & Lindy Rig Tips
   •   Morning minor (2:15 AM): Lindy rig with live minnow tight to structure—refresh every 20 min.
   •   Midday major (8:15 AM): Lindy rig with live leech or waxworm fished through the thermocline.
   •   Evening minor (2:15 PM): Slip-bobber under the moon with leech on Lindy setup by drop-offs.
⸻
🐟 Salmon Report (Frankfort, Manistee, Ludington & Whitehall)
   •   Depth & Temps: Salmon marking 50–65 ft; mid-column ~56 °F; surface ~69 °F
   •   Trolling Setup:
      •   Speed: 2.3–2.5 mph
      •   Rigs: Meat rigs & flasher-spoon combos 40–60 ft back; focus on the thermal break to trigger strikes
Tight lines and Baitman out
#LiveBait #bucsbait #LiveBaitFishing #TakeAKidFishing #michiganfishingreport #bucsfishingreport #letsgofishing #fishingreport #gonefishing #tightlinesImage attachment

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