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June 19, 2025 – Northern Angler Fishing Report
There’s been a buzz around the shop all week as folks stop in to compare notes on the mayflies, Brown Drakes, and the elusive Hex. Well—they’re finally starting to go on the Manistee! While
On most trails, there is a marker designating a “high point” — the highest point on the path. This is the high point. We are there.
Thusly, this is an easy report to write. The hex are an annual abundance of riches on a river notorious for pinching the proverbial,
I just got off the river and it was, once again, an amazing night. 50 degrees, east wind, and Isonychia hatching out of every strong riffle and big fish just blowing up on them. It was a Friday night in June. It was busy. But the mood was that of
The Upper Manistee remains behind schedule with our cool spring. We could really use some warmer weather to get the bugs and fish going. As of right now we still have not seen any brown drakes. Isonychias started last week and have provided some solid days of fishing. In addition
Summer is finally here and we are settling into our favorite month of the year for fly fishing in Michigan. Along with warm weather and long days, June brings some of the best fly fishing opportunities of the year. From smallmouth on top water to Trout sipping big bugs and
June 12, 2025 – Northern Angler Fishing Report
Dry fly fishing remains top of mind, with each evening bringing something a little different. Colder temperatures have been dropping right as the “magic hour” begins, keeping things interesting. We’ve seen some Isonychia activity and are
We are in the thick of trout fishing on the local rivers. This is the time of year where we can have various hatches (or none) and some decent streamer fishing when the fish aren’t looking up. The weather has been fluctuating a lot and has been a tad cooler
Pine River Fishing Report The Pine is currently running very low and clear for this time of year. Water temps have rebounded nicely after the recent cold snap and are just about perfect. Streamer fishing has been extremely productive this past week. Cloudy days have been the best,
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June is here!!! Hard to believe, but it’s true. The weather has been slowing down the hatches and dry fly fishing in general. It has been very sporadic to say the least. There are bugs hatching, but nothing like it should be at this