For those interested learning more about Matt Callow, here’s a link to a (pre-Chronicle) Teeter Talk interview he did with Dave Askins, who’s also known as HD and is now editor of The Chronicle.

Ms. Bien is also an Alum of the Totter – though the interview dates back to 2006, the issues she discussed, including bus service to Ypsilanti, are still quite relevant.

I have to give the Chronicle kudos for having the wisdom to employ Laura – she’s great!

We used to pull fairly monstrous carp out of the river at Gallup Park (using canned corn, not peas). I would never have dared eat them, but they were fun (and easy) to catch.

I would like to point out that the poisoning, restocking, and continuing management has been a success overall.

Pre-poisoning, the lake was considered devoid of sport-fishing opportunities. Now it is well known for its walleye and smallmouth bass fisheries. It is one of the few lakes that I can think of anywhere where one can shore-fish for walleye with great success.

FYI, trout stocking failed–too warm and shallow. To my knowledge, native muskies (i.e. great lakes or northern muskellunge) were never planted. However, tiger muskies (pike/muskie hybrids) were introducted during the tiger muskie fad of the late 70′s/early 80′s. Since they don’t reproduce, they are no longer present.

On that same note, the lake is also internationally known for the gigantic carp it (still) serves up :-). Carp are very popular in european countries, and they are considered sport fish in the UK.