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Quick Update: CF Burkheimer Test Cast: It looks like we will be test casting our first batch of custom-Gates Burkheimer fly rods on Saturday from 9 am – 1 pm. The rods should be here by tomorrow afternoon. We are very excited. I’ve cast some “Burkies” — and loved them
Shop Hours are 8am to 6pm Daily
We are hosting our “Spring River Clean-Up” this Saturday (May 3rd). We are planning on meeting at the shop around 9am to sort out the details (boat assignments and float plans). We will be providing garbage bags and cover all car spots for
Hey guys, sorry, long time… BBT’s annual spring river cleanup is this Saturday! Please let the shop know if you plan to attend and how many will be in your party if you can, but last-minute additions are always more than welcome!! (231) 745-3529
“Shop day” was fun!
BBT will
(Jeff with a massive Muskegon River steelhead)
Here’s my great friend Jeff from Chicago with an absolute bull of a Muskegon River steelhead!
(Jeff’s 32-Inch Tale of the 17lb Tape!)
Measuring just over 32-inches and 17lbs on the Boga Grips, Jeff’s steelhead put up an incredible fight bringing Jeff into
(Jeff with a crystal chrome Muskegon River steelhead)
Here’s my great friend Jeff from Jenison, MI with an absolutely beautiful crystal chrome Muskegon River steelhead.
Here’s Jeff’s son Bryce with a scrappy little buck that didn’t want to come to the net or get his
(Dan with a picture-perfect Muskegon River steelhead)
Here’s Dan from Holland, MI with a picture-perfect Muskegon River steelhead in excess of 30-inches and weighing in at 17lbs on the Boga Grips. Congrats Dan!
Dan’s Tale of the Tape beautiful crimson red steelhead that brought Dan
(Dan with a picture-perfect Muskegon River steelhead)
Here’s Dan from Holland, MI with a picture-perfect Muskegon River steelhead in excess of 30-inches and weighing in at 17lbs on the Boga Grips. Congrats Dan!
Dan’s Tale of the Tape beautiful crimson red steelhead that brought Dan
(Bert with a beautiful chrome hen)
Here’s my Dad from Rodney Michigan with a beautiful Muskegon river steelhead!
(Ben with a hard fighting buck!)
Here’s my brother Ben from LaCrosse, Wisconsin with a hard fighting steelhead from the Muskegon river.
(Amy’s massive Muskegon river steelhead!)
Here she is, the “Queen of Chrome” hailing from Madison, WI holding this absolute wall-hanger Muskegon river steelhead!
(Amy’s 33-inch Tale of the Chrome Tape!)
Here’s the tale of the tape of Amy’s amazing 33-inch, 18 pound twisted chrome steelhead!
April 24, 2025 Northern Angler Fly Shop Fishing Report
Trout Opener weekend is upon us and we are looking forward to slowly shifting gears from spring steelhead to trout fishing and dry flies. The forecast looks great for opening day with favorable temperatures and conditions for Hendricksons to be happening
