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June is the month that offers trout anglers some of the best technical dry fly fishing of the year. Lots of emergences and spinner falls and unanswered questions that keeps the headlamps at the ready and fly flotant flowing. For those looking for a more casual approach to fly fishing
Trout fishing this spring has been a challenge on the Upper Manistee. After a cold start, we have finally had some extended warmth and this has helped our hatches, causing more fish to look up. It’s been bug soup the past week with the last few Hendrickson spinners finishing up
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I think my last post speaks for itself when it comes to Memorial Day so I’m not going to go much further into it other than to say that I hope you all enjoyed your extended weekend, but even more so, I hope that you took at least a little
Hey guys, I know that when I posted the link to John’s latest report on Tuesday to our social media sites, I mentioned that I would post myself either on Thursday or Friday so, here it is, but probably not the one you were expecting…
Turns out I’ve been busier
The cooler May and lack of sunshine has stalled the progression of hatches and good trout fishing. With some warm weather ahead the hatches should improve with streamer fishing when the bugs aren’t around. Bass and bluegill have moved into the shallow waters of most lakes with a mix of
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We just returned from our Argentina mission and it was incredible!!! First and foremost, thanks to our clients who joined us – Scott, Paul, Wayne, Tom, Cody and Brett! Really appreciate you guys traveling so far to share this experience. Patagonia is an
After a long start to spring-like weather, dare I say it finally seems like some warmer and more stable temperatures are finally in the forecast. The rivers are still running a bit high, but everything is fishable and wadable for this week. We have been out on the water this
May 8, 2026 Northern Angler Fly Shop Fishing Report-Trout and Bass Now on Tap!
This week has brought steady temperatures and some relief from the rain we have experienced over the last several weeks. Rivers are still high, but in great shape to fish. Our guides have been out
Hey guys, just thought I’d toss up another update before our trip to Argentina… (Some details on that can be found in this link and next year’s dates and rates will be posted in the same link upon our return.)
Here’s a couple that our main guide Pedro just caught