Torch/GTB beginning of August

[Junk Fisherman]

Thinking about taking a short trip to Torch and Grand Traverse Bay for a few days in early August. I have spent a lot of time on the bay in June but never later in the summer. Any tips for either lake? What kind of patterns should I expect? Any starting locations would be appreciated. Thanks for any help.

[School Master]

Can't help you with Torch, but they are finally starting to get into summer mode on the Bays.

Everyone comes up here to bed fish, so I try and stay off them as much as possible. I typically do a lot better once they move off and out. Sharp drops on either bay in the 30-40 foot range and you will catch them. Watch the weather, it's always nice in the morning and almost always windy in the afternoon. I went out yesterday in "9" mph wind which is closer to about 59 mph on the big lake.

[Junk Fisherman]

Can't help you with Torch, but they are finally starting to get into summer mode on the Bays.

Everyone comes up here to bed fish, so I try and stay off them as much as possible. I typically do a lot better once they move off and out. Sharp drops on either bay in the 30-40 foot range and you will catch them. Watch the weather, it's always nice in the morning and almost always windy in the afternoon. I went out yesterday in "9" mph wind which is closer to about 59 mph on the big lake.

Thanks for the advice.