Gateway to Michigan's finest fly-fishing
To all of you — clients, friends, fellow anglers, and river rats — I want to say thank you. Your support, your laughter, and your friendship over these past 24 years have meant the world to me. We’ve shared cold mornings, wild fish, blown drifts, and perfect casts. I’ve met
November 1st Redd Survey Volunteers Needed:
November 1, 9 am – 4 pm, we will take to the river on foot and by boat to count brown trout spawning beds (redds) throughout much of the main spawning areas on the river. This is an important survey because a) it provides
It’s officially fall despite the weather acting as if it’s late June. We got a couple small shots of rain which were much needed, but still not enough. Despite low, clear water there have been some great opportunities for trout. With increased river traffic focused on the salmon, the night
Its officially Fall, the calendar has flipped to October, but summer weather continues to hang on. The unseasonable weather with warm temperatures and almost no rain over the past few weeks have the rivers like the Manistee, Betsie, and Platte running low and clear. The salmon are in the rivers
Boardman River
The Lower Boardman has seen a steady push of salmon over the past couple of weeks, with fresh fish still trickling in. Egg flies and beads in bright colors have been the most productive, especially during early mornings and late evenings. Warm temperatures and bright sunshine are making
