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The unseasonal weather continues to make fishing comfortable although conditions aren’t great for a strong steelhead run. Still, the allure of salmon eggs drifting downstream have encouraged enough fish to move upstream to keep us occupied and entertained. The warmer water temps are making the engagement with fish a bit
The Manistee is currently running low with some green color and we could use another shot of rain. The rain and wind last week brought in a nice push of new fish and the fishing has continued to be quite good even in the bright sun. As salmon have started
We’ve been spoiled with some beautiful fall weather this past week and it looks to continue through the weekend. Mornings will be cool but daytime highs will approach 70 so be ready to shed a layer or two. Usually bright days can make fishing challenging but the fishing has been
New Shop Hours 8am – 6pm Daily
The Fall River Clean-Up will be this Saturday – October 24…Please reach out to the shop (231-745-3529) ahead of time to let us know if you are planning on attending…it’s nice to have a “ballpark” headcount to prepare for the BBQ appreciation dinner.
If you somehow missed it this past week our weather has abruptly shifted with cooler temps, rain, and pops of color in our leaves. IT can be difficult to let the warmth of late summer go but these are perfect conditions for migratory fish!
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New Shop Hours 8am – 6pm Daily
Save the date – The Fall River Clean-Up will be Saturday – October 24…Please reach out to the shop (231-745-3529) ahead of time to let us know if you are planning on attending…it’s nice to have a “ballpark” headcount to prepare for the
The Manistee is currently running low with some green color and we could still use some rain. The salmon run is in full swing and it feels like peak. There are still fresh fish in pools, but a lot of fish hit gravel this week and are spawning.
Fall fishing is in full swing across Northern Michigan, and the rivers are transitioning from the peak of salmon season toward the arrival of fall steelhead. Chinook (King) and coho salmon remain the main attraction on several local rivers, while trout anglers can still find opportunities on our inland waters.
The Manistee is currently running low and clear and in need of some rain. The salmon run is in full swing and should have plenty more fresh fish to come. Fish are on gravel, with some in the pools, runs, and staging areas. Steelhead numbers are building daily.
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Hard to believe it is already October, but time flies when you are having fun! The trees are showing their cards and starting to turn & drop leaves. The kings are making their way home and fulfilling their main objective in life; returning to