Walleye is one of the most popular fresh water species for eating. A shore lunch featuring walleye is a very difficult meal to beat, no matter what type of food it may be compared to. Walleye are easy to catch in the Detroit River if you know a bit about the walleye. Walleye will usually attempt to stay deep in the water, so be sure that the jigs you are using have enough of a  weight of some type to sink into the water; and the jigs are a bit colorful so the walleye will be sure to see them. Also, another tip is to be sure to use jigs that won’t swivel or twist too much.

A good tip to remember with your lure or jig is that “if you don’t feel it on the bottom” you aren’t going to catch that walleye. However, when it comes to your boat, use a trolling motor, and if possible go into the wind or the river’s current. This decreases the noise as well. You don’t have to have a huge engine or fast boat to catch those walleye in the Detroit River.

Of course, you have to have patience and give the walleye time to get adjusted to the jig or lure being on the bottom. As they get used to the jig they will then of course presume it is food and therefore attempt to eat it. When this happens and you feel that initial tug, don’t yank your rod; instead slowly reel and then when you know the walleye is virtually trying to swim away from you and the boat, it is hooked. This is the time to reel it in.

There are a variety of tips for various times of year too. In these situations, fishing in the Detroit River for walleye is usually best in the early months of spring. One tip that has proven successful too is the temperature of the surface water. If the water is less than fifty degrees the walleye seem to like body bait rather than stick bait. However, once the water temperature does change and get warmer, the walleye like the lures better as bait. So, in all fairness this is a good tip to keep in mind as well. When the conditions are set just right, it is possible to catch literally dozens of huge, adult walleyes in a single day. Although keeping a limit on what an individual catches is a good idea too.

Amazingly, for many fish anglers the best tips and secrets are learned while fishing for walleye. Some people think it’s from experience while others disagree. Tips sometimes have to be based on the surrounding area and where exactly the walleye are capable of jumping on a fat night crawler. Remember they are carnivores and this is enticing to them. In addition to these tips and strategies, an avid walleye angler can find several different web sites that are detailed in walleye fishing.

Time is of the essence. As soon as you have set a date for the wedding, sit down and decide the number of guests – this will greatly determine what type of reception locations you should consider. Decide too what type of wedding you are going to have. Is it going to be formal? Classy casual? Will you invite only immediate family and close friends or will you plan a larger event? Based on the type of wedding you’re planning, decide on an appropriate setting for your reception.

For a grand affair, consider the International Grand Ballroom at the MGM Grand Detroit. A Detroit icon, the Roostertail is located on the Detroit River and has hosted some of the city’s most grand affairs since its inception in the 1950s. Brides have a choice of the Marine Room, Palm River Room, the Club Room, or the Outdoor Deck for a stunning extravaganza. Other distinct venues include the Pine Knob Mansion and Carriage House or the ballroom at The Polo Fields Golf and Country Club for a classic wedding.

For those with a love of history, the Detroit area is brimming with possibilities in reception locations. The understated elegance of the Henry Ford Estate affords unforgettable ambiance as guests are entertained in the very same rooms where the Ford family once welcomed heads of state and captains of industry. Revenue generated by events at the estate helps support its preservation, so couples have the satisfaction of giving back to the national historical landmark.

Another historic location, the Cranbrook House is the oldest surviving manor home in metro Detroit. The home is decorated with period furnishings, tapestries, and other works of art. The 40-acre Cranbrook Gardens is highlighted by the Sunken Garden, fountains and sculpture, and a lake stretching out beyond the fieldstone walls. Both create a stunning backdrop to any reception.

The Gem and Century Theaters offer banquet facilities inside a beautiful, historic setting. Beautifully decorated with architectural relics such as antique fireplaces, ornate chandeliers and Pewabic tiles, the venue features an upscale restaurant and full-service banquet facilities – all in the heart of downtown’s entertainment district.

Brides who want an outdoor wedding/reception have plenty of beautiful locations from which to choose. For example, Heavenly Scent Herb Farm in Fenton provides a variety of water features, a gazebo, and fragrant gardens for up to 250 guests. A garden wedding at Matthaei Botanical Gardens is perfect for the special day. Set against a lush garden backdrop, guests enjoy panoramic views of the award-winning gardens from the expansive patio, or indoors where floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the Gateway Garden of New World Plants. Outdoor ceremonies can be held on Willow Pond Island or indoors in the Conservatory.