The second is similar to the first. The new inland trout regulations have caused quite a stir. Many people are looking at the new 48 page book outlining the new regulations with great amazement. They are checking their favorite streams to see what color it is on the map. Why, because the color of the stream or letter of the lake dictakes the regulations in effect on that particular body of water.
Confusion is abundant.
Changes taking effect on April 1, are now being implemented by some over zelous anglers thinking the new regulations took effect when they bought their new license. The recent warming trend brought out the anglers. Surf fishing is becoming a more and more popular method of taking Steelhead, Browns and even Salmon from the Great Lakes. Mike Somsel, left, of Manistee shows off his catch of a Steelhead and a Brown taken in early March off the beach in Manistee. Surf anglers wade out in the lake as far as possible and cast a spawn bag or other offering as far as they can.