The Boyz From Minnesota!

(Jake with a Massive 18-Pound, 34-Inch Muskegon River Steelhead)

Please meet my new friends Jake and Aaron from Minnesota.  Here’s the best of the day with Jake holding his massive 18-pound, 34″ Muskegon river steelhead.

(Tale of the Tape)

Tale of the tape of Jake’s hog of a steelhead that

The Calm Before The Storm!

(Ed’s 18lb 34-Inches of Crimson Red Twisted Muskegon River Steel!)

Here’s my great friend Ed from Hillsdale, MI holding his massive 18-pound, 34-inches of twisted crimson red double strip Muskegon River Steel!  Congrats Ed!

(Tale of the Tape!)

Ed has caught some incredible fish with m,e over the years on

April 16, 2026

No photos today. If you look at my reports just for the photos move along, but if you care about what I have to say, read on! 

I want to start this “report” by saying my heart and soul goes out to everyone affected by these high waters whatsoever! A

April 15, 2026

Shop Hours 8am to 6pm Daily

The river is very high and you should exercise extreme caution floating for the next several days.  Wade fishing is out of the question, unless you are standing on the bank (even then, your boots will be wet).  The upper river is right at

Mid April Fishing Report

The water levels have come down and the water temperatures have gone up. Steelhead fishing continues with a stain to the river, but good numbers of fish around. With more rain in the forecast, choose your days based on conditions and take advantage of a great run of spring fish.

April 11, 2026

The last time I was as close to physically confronting someone as I was yesterday was 35+ years ago when I still worked as a bouncer at a popular County Western bar in Ocala, Florida when I actually did, but then again, it was my job and I could get

April 6, 2026

Shop Hours 8am – 6pm Daily

It’s April and it feels like I have been chasing my tail and burning the candle at both ends.  However, it feels great and I am extremely thankful for being so busy on and off the river!!!!  THANK YOU!!!  It’s awesome to see so

Early April Fishing Report

After the recent rains our rivers have basically doubled in volume making fishing questionable in regards to safety and ideal fishing conditions. There has been an impressive number of fish in the systems so far this season which should continue once the water drops and clears.

April 3, 2026

Hey guys, just another quick one from me again. John has been pretty well on top of it lately and put one out on the 29th, but we have had some significant precipitation since then and extra caution should be exercised…

My “guess” would be that we’ll see these

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