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As August comes to an end, it’s also the unofficial end of Summer. The cooler temps tell us September might be a little cooler than recent years rather than the bonus month of summer we have had the past decade or so. The terrestrial/attractor fishing on the upper Manistee has
Northern Angler Fly Shop Fishing Report August 29, 2025
Labor Day weekend is upon us and the cooler temperatures, some wind and rain have pushed migratory fish up the local rivers. It is time to think about fall and that is not too difficult with the evening temperatures dipping into
The Au Sable is not much of a hopper river. It’s an okay but not great beetle river. It has moments for the cricket. The deerfly, in July, reigns supreme. But perhaps our very best terrestrial bug is the ant — specifically the flying ants of September. And, well, they’re
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Too much happening around here for me…Getting back from AK, running trips last week, getting geared up for the upcoming season, tying flies and painting beads, rigging rods, re-tooling my new boat, stocking up on supplies for the fall, etc.
Well, per usual, I managed to get myself sick either during or right after my return home from a fantastic trip to Alaska and the result is that anyone with stock in Alka-Seltzer cold and flu plus and/or Mucinex should be doing well right about now…
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Northern Angler Fly Shop Fishing Report August 22, 2025
There seems to be a hint of fall in the air this week with some cooler temperatures and a bit of rain and clouds. The rivers are in great condition with steady daytime and nighttime temperatures adding to the stability of
The weather has turned, and this change has brought with it all sorts of new fly fishing opportunities. Yesterday: a late afternoon float on a mid-sixty degree cloudy afternoon, clouds spitting mist, slight east wind (pity that), and a mix of light cahills, fall isonychia, caddis, and BWOs. We launched right into
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EQHYCWic_c Awesome day out on the water with my brother. The fish were on the prowl and we made the best of it!
While there are some whispers and rumors of fall salmon in some of the river systems, and fall weather patterns loom over us, we are still focused on our warm water fish species and are enjoying every minute of it. Summer is at its peak and we have taken full
Not much has changed on the trout rivers as we continue to cruise through summer. The water is low and clear and the water temperatures are ideal most days, starting cooler in the mornings and warming up later in the day. There aren’t too many bugs on the water, but