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Over the last couple weeks we’ve seen rain showers and cooler temperatures move in. We’re finding most of our smallmouth congregated around rocks or mid River structure. We have found that the bass in both the Grand and Muskegon river systems have started to migrate and school up. Being
The fishing in the region has avoided some of the typical slow-down that usually occurs this time of year thanks to some cooler nights and much needed rain. The rivers like the Manistee and Boardman are moving along nicely with ideal temperatures and just a hint of color. Some days
On November 2, 2023, the dam operator submitted a report to FERC on the turbidity readings the operator’s contractor had observed while they were doing maintenance on the dam that included the following two statements: “6) Since Boyne began monitoring turbidity on June 23, 2023, there have been no instances
A good selection of nymphs and emergers to match along with a few good stone nymphs would serve you well and lastly, as we enter the early stages of fall do not forget about the streamer bite which can be explosive. Streamers such as D&Ds, triple-doubles, zoo cougars, and circus
A good selection of nymphs and emergers to match along with a few good stone nymphs would serve you well and lastly, as we enter the early stages of fall do not forget about the streamer bite which can be explosive. Streamers such as D&Ds, triple-doubles, zoo cougars, and circus
It was around 3:00 AM Sunday morning and we were 3/4 of the way through our night float. We had been grinding through an hour long mousing lull, and I was about ready to call it. We had caught a 19.5 incher early on, and had a decent amount
July ended with some hot weather and it appears the start of August will continue with more of the same. With this heat, the water temperatures in the trout rivers are getting too warm at mid-day and through the evening making for dangerous conditions for the fish. Until water temperatures
Sorry for the quick update but we’ve been busy. The Grand River is coming down nicely from all the rains we had from the leftovers of Hurricane Beryl and we’ve slowly started to fish it from being on
Late July fishing finds us headed to the upper Manistee river in the mornings looking for hatches and spinner falls of Tricos for some trout. When those little flies aren’t on the water, we are using the larger, attractor/suggestive/imitative terrestrial patterns often tied with foam and rubber legs – its