Mike Martin Outdoors - MMO Charters

10/01/2025

Still some gunnel space available.

10/01/2025

07/01/2025

Guys... take a breath... theres a reason those of us that do this for a living are on standby, and not pushing it. We 100% know the current conditions.
-We all need the money, but a walleye or even worse someones life isn't worth it.
-Let this ice setup..
-Let the bad spots freeze up..
-Go fish a canal or something..
-Why be in a hurry to go swimming, im guessing red helicopter rides aren't as cool as they look when you lose 10k in equipment.
The entire month looks stellar for ice making, we will be out there VERY soon...
When its time, I will be running follow outs only... 100/person

07/01/2025

Need some calm winds and things will happen. 🤞

When its time, everyone will know. This post is going to be very direct for a reason. The bay is not a place to wing it.

- Follow outs only. 100/person

-Snowmobiles recommended, quads are situational. Dont not bring a SXS...

- There will be a designated time we are leaving, its your responsibility to be ready to roll by that time.

- Every single person must have GPS that lays a track down. Zero exceptions. This is saginaw bay not mott lake. A little blowing snow and suddenly the trail is gone and you dont know where youre going. Invest in one, your phone is not good enough.

- A jet sled with a bungee isnt gonna cut it. Dont be that guy. Again, This is saginaw bay, we are running miles out across beat up ice. Come prepared.

- A cover for your shanty is highly recommended.

- I provide a save route out to the fish. Some times i leave at lunch, sometimes i sit all day. Everyone will know when i leave, if you choose to stay, just text me when you make it in.

-if the fish slide, ill findem and relay the info to my group. My goal is to have everyone successful.

- Typically we start as a group, i usually walk around to help with technique and answer questions as needed.

- When the ice is ready i will start scheduling.

Www.MikeMartinOutdoors.Com

07/01/2025

Have some science to start your day.
Once the first layer of ice catches on a lake it grows thicker at rate that is dependent on air temperature, windiness, radiational cooling, the thickness of the ice sheet and any snow or frost buildup on the ice sheet. Temperature is the easiest to assess. Freezing degree days (FDD) are the average number of degrees below freezing over 24 hours. For example is the average temperature over a day is 17 degrees that day had fifteen FDDs. An ice sheet will, in theory, grow at a rate of roughly one inch per fifteen FDDs starting from ice between 1/2" and 3" thick (as the ice gets thicker the growth rate decreases as a result of the thermal resistance of the thicker ice). This is based on there being a bit of wind, a reasonably clear sky and no snow/frost on the ice. If there is no wind or there are cloudy skies, the ice growth may be considerably slower.

For example, starting from 2" ice, if the maximum temperature yesterday was 22 degrees and the minimum overnight was 12 degrees the average is 17 deg giving 15 FDDs for the 24 hour period. This method assumes a typical amount of cloudiness and day-night temperature profile. The ice should be about an inch thicker than yesterday. As explained below there are a number of reasons why 'your results might vary'. Even a thin layer of snow or thick frost will dramatically slow the growth rate. As always, check the ice itself to see what the ground truth is.
27 mm(1.06") ice: Not quite enough to stay on top. It needs another 1 mm to barely support 175 lb. To have a reasonable safety factor it needs another 20 or 30 freezing-degree-days to make it thick enough.
For an ice sheet to grow thicker it has to dissipate 80 calories per gram of water that turns to ice. The heat has to get out of the ice sheet either by conduction and convection into overlying air or by radiational cooling from the ice surface. In general, when the ice is thinner than 3" the cooling rate is limited by the ability of the air over the ice to transmit heat. Thin ice at temperatures near freezing thickens most quickly when radiaional cooling conditions are best (clear sky, low humidity).

Note: Ice thickness is not the only thing that matters with bearing strength. With cold (fully frozen) ice, thickness pretty much tells the story with strength. Thawed ice can be anywhere from a little weaker to much weaker than cold ice.

http://lakeice.squarespace.com/ice-growth/;jsessionid=E437DE414E170D83775634CCCAE048EB.v5-web012

07/01/2025

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05/01/2025

J&J back in for 2025! Thanks jason!

If youre in need of any construction needs big or small in the White Cloud area, he's your guy!

His contact info is available on my website!

Www.mikemartinoutdoors.com/supporters

05/01/2025

We need that gorlock ice 🤣

05/01/2025

Thats ice makin temps there boys 🤙

04/01/2025

Ryan hung in there all year with his sturgeon we boated hooked by the stinger! Still no idea how we pulled it off. 🤣

Congratz on winning your 2025 charter for 4!

https://mikemartinoutdoors.com/big-fish-contest

03/01/2025

Limitless Construction back in for 2025!

If you need a roof in the metro detroit area, givem a call!

Here's his website!
https://www.limitlessconstructionmi.com/

03/01/2025

Off Shore Tackle Company back in for 2025! These guys dont need much of an introduction. They lead the trolling game with 100% american made and assembled products.

Check their podcast out!
https://offshoretacklepodcast.libsyn.com/
Or their website!
https://www.offshoretackle.com/

02/01/2025

Detroit Buy Hold Invest back in for 2025! Glad to have him back! Hes become a major realestate/investment player around the detroit area. With the city coming back around, hes gonna be a good guy to know, real quick.

Checkem out.

https://www.detroitbuyholdinvest.com/

01/01/2025

Dock-It Launcher, LLC is back in for 2025! Happy to continue this partnership with them rolling into year 3. I truly love having this system on my boat.

Im still on my original kit, Countless launches later, its going strong and still making my life easier. Its also sparked alot of interest with my charter clients and others on the dock.

Heres a link showing how it works.
https://youtu.be/lNyI5G3qJ6w?si=-ztXNDd0GZ1AdVAM

https://dock-itlauncher.com/

Www.MikeMartinOutdoors.Com

01/01/2025

2024 Was a rollercoaster to say the least. With 2025 comes new opportunities, New goals, new ambitions, and a fresh start!

I am once again opening up the boat to new sponsorships, and potentially Continuing any of the 2024 Sponsorships. In 2024 i was able to gain a lot of trust of companies within the industry, and others outside of it looking to expand their Demographic Reach.

New to 2025, I am aiming to take a run at the Michigan walleye Tour, along with likely some local events. As well as still chartering.

With that said, we are looking for 1 "Title Sponsor" To fund the full 2025 event schedule entry fee's.
I will also be offering once again, logo placement along the gunnel, and sides of the Vexus

This includes Social media marketing, on multiple platforms, with post reach regularly over 1 million! And Real world exposure, on the highways and water!

If anyone is interested i can forward you the price sheet, which outlines what's offered, and how much! Marketing is considering a buisness expense as well, lock in a last minute deduction!

www.MikeMartinOutdoors.Com
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31/12/2024

Spring, Lake Erie, Ohio. The Quest for a teener 2025...Lets gooo! Come Enjoy a comfortable day in the 22ft DVX22 Vexus Boats

Its no secret Lake Erie is a world famous body of water, producing piles of big fish. This spring Flopped hard for me with Mechanical failure, and only dedicating a short window to fish.

2025, will be different, those fish are in trouble. The boat is Ready to rock. And with a little bit of luck we are gonna find one 13+lbs!

Come Chase a trophy with me next spring Trolling.

-$1000 Trophy trip- Full day grind looking for that 30"+ fish. up to 4 people. (8 hours)
-$600 Normal 5 hour Charter up to 4 people.
-50% Deposit Required to book, Refundable only for a weather related cancellation.
Fishing Cleaning available at the local cleaners around the area. I do no provide it.

Reef Casting trips may become available in April, dependent on conditions.

Availability will be updated accordingly. Days typically fill quick.
March- 15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,30,31
April- 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13.

www.MikeMartinOutdoors.Com

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