Guided River Trips

  • March 6 2015

    Finally…..with the tiny crack in old man winters armor, we were able to hit the rivers for a few days earlier this week. Although the fishing wasn’t stellar…we did work hard and found a few fish willing to play each trip. There defiantly seems to be a “bite” period each day that has the fish turned on…the fishing can go from hot…to not…or vice versa very quickly. Low water and even lower water temps have the fish a bit moody. Presentation seems to be a huge part of the key, lighter leaders, very controlled floats and covering water will get bites. I also noticed that in some spots you had to pound the run in order to get bit….not many first drift bites the last few trips.

    Best set ups have been float fishing with beads, spawn and small nymphs….hopefully this weeks coming thaw will get the water levels and temp back to normal. Until then be ready to work hard for your shot at Michigan’s steelhead.

     

    Still some days left open, call soon before its too late.

  • Feb 24 2015

    Old man winter has a firm grip on west Michigan rivers and streams. The weather pattern we have been in has not been very conducive for steelhead fishing most days. Forcing me to catch up on other projects on the home front. (which its good to get caught up on the to do list) Especially because the weather is causing me to move trips into March and April.

    I still have some days open in the coming months, if you are looking into some spring fishing, don’t wait too long as the opening I do have left are going fast.

    Look for a few warmer days to thaw the rivers and open up the boat ramps.

  • Feb 9 2015

    Winter tightens its grip……

    The fishing the last week or so has gotten slightly tougher. The fish seem to be very moody. One day it fishes well, just as you would expect with un pressured winter fish, then….bam the next trip they seem to have lock jaw!

    Some days finding the right offering has been the challenge, don’t be afraid to try different offerings and colors and sizes as the fish in the river this time of year are pretty smart. Lighter lines have helped most days. Some days it seems you have to pound them out of the pools, others the first few casts prove to be the fish catchers.

     

    Spring will be here before you know it as will the crowds…avoid the rush and get a day or two on the river now. February, March and April dates still available.

    $200 half day trips thru Feb.

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