We are lucky and live in Texas for 6 months, and TN. the other 6. We are in TN. right now.
My wife is having her golfing girlfriends from TX come to visit around Sept 6 or so. Right after Labor Day.
I am getting out of town!!! We have a small place and 3 women and I won't fit. (my choice)
I am thinking of fishing someplace I can drive to in one day. Looks like middle Michigan would be about 9/10 hours from Knoxville, TN.
I enjoy Northerns; Muskies, LM and SM Bass. Any suggestions? I will be hauling my 1652 G3 tinny. She can go very shallow but isn't suited for big water. I'm 78, in pretty good shape, and have been fishing forever. I launch and load by myself 3 to 4 times a week now. I like to grind and cast, as opposed to deep, slow fishing. I have no interest in trolling unless totally necessary. Not much interest in Walleyes, either.
I don't have to kill any big ones (though it would always be nice) but just want to keep busy for a few days.
I probably would be happiest with a small motel/cabin on some small water where I can safely keep my boat and maybe launch very close by.
I'd take a guide for a half day, but I usually like to find my own fish. ( or not!)
Any and all help and/or suggestions would be appreciated.
p.s. if any of you guys get to Chickamauga in TN., Sam Rayburn in TX or Galveston Texas for saltwater reds and specks, I can probably help you find a fish or two.
Thank you, richg99