A couple of sunset photos from Meggen for Monday’s Leland Report. I’m including Jim’s report below from a couple of days ago because it is important to be aware of the struggle facing the commercial fishery, and be in contact with your representatives voicing support. I firmly believe the Great Lakes are big enough for the continuity of all forms… Read more »
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(Report by Jim) If you were not aware, there is a struggle going on in the Michigan Legislature regarding commercial fishing rights on Lake Michigan. It could possibly mean the end of commercial fishing in Leland. Please read about the current situation and do what you can to pressure your representatives to do the right thing for the remaining family-owned… Read more »
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A tree (above) exposed by the receding shoreline, stands just to the west of the Glen Haven Cannery building on Sleeping Bear Bay. Still sturdy and deep-rooted, it stands as a sentinel, taking in the changes as well as the steady horizon. Best wishes this holiday week! Don’t forget, if you want to save the shipping and get a… Read more »
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Jim’s report: Today I am giving you a few things some of you have probably have never experienced before and I invite you to visit. The first photo is the Janice Sue which is in Arcadia for a marine survey (Take State St to the harbor from M22) . I’ve never seen the keel of the Janice Sue, have you?… Read more »
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Sunday morning on the Manitou Passage out of Leland: quite a few boats took advantage of the excellent conditions for fishing. Here’s a glimpse of trap net setting, which requires two boats. The smaller skiff pulls the anchors out into position. After taking a few pictures, I set the camera aside and rolled up my sleeves, fully participating as… Read more »
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A rainy, cool beginning, sunshine at noon… Mostly cloudy. ,
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Another day of the seagulls being the main attraction. Over near the beach, mayflies saturate the air. Waiting for warming to arrive.
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The alewives are thick in Leland’s river, and the seagulls are in seagull heaven. Rain or shine, everyone is ready to head out on the water to fish.
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Not a too bad of a beginning, visibility as far as you can see, but not much to see, unless you got close like Jim did. A good day to go macro. A free 2017 Leland Report Calendar is now shipping with all book orders! http://www.artistasylum.com/book/h7b12a9f3#h7b12a9f3
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It was a weekend full of end-of-summer hubbub in Leland. It felt like summer! With great sadness we announce the passing of Leo Jerry G. Shea, one of the mainstays of our Leland Community. Our heartfelt condolences to his wife Patty, Katie, Loretta, Michael, Kevin, Kerry and their families.
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