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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
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,
Manistee River Trout Fishing Report The Upper Manistee has been up and down with the inconsistent weather. The super warm weather last week had more fish looking up and this week’s cold weather has put a damper on that. Water temps have been in the 40’s making surface activity
Manistee River Fishing Report below Tippy Dam for April 16, 2025
After super high and dirty water the first week of April, the Manistee has dropped and gotten herself back in shape. The river is still holding a really nice tea stain that is
Manistee River Fishing Report for 3.26.25 The Manistee River Fishing Report for 3.26.25 has the Manistee in great shape and the fishing has been consistently good this past week. Right now the water has a beautiful green color and is flowing right around 2350 ft3/s.
Manistee River Fishing Report 3.7.25
After a long, cold winter we are finally starting to see some signs of spring. Rain and snowmelt earlier in the week has bumped up the flows on the Manistee and has given the river a great green color. There is already an
Live and Die with a Dry Fly!
When I think about the many traditions immersed in the fly fishing world, images of dry fly fishing for trout quickly come to mind. Dry fly fishing is truly an artistic pursuit. It is typically the first of many fly fishing experiences a trout angler
Michigan Steelhead Report – February 10, 2025
The Manistee is in good shape, running a bit below its normal winter levels and has a great green color to it. Fishing has been good this winter and there are plenty of fish around to play with. Water temp is hovering around
Are Grouse Good to Eat? A Delicious Game Bird Worth Trying
If you’re a fan of wild game or looking to expand your culinary horizons, you might have wondered: Are grouse good to eat? Grouse, a type of upland game bird, has been enjoyed by hunters and food lovers for
Looking at the 10-day forecast, it seems Spring has sprung (or is springing). With that, it’s time to work on spring training for your gundog. This blog post is a followup on the last Live Facebook session we did on May 6th entitled Three Core Foundations of Gundog Training –