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Well it is “officially” fall, but it still does not feel like it. However, the leaves are turning and starting to drop…hard to believe October is just a day away! Time flies when you are chasing fish and having fun; not to mention
Hey guys, long time! Sorry about that, but if you’ve been following our (My personal and BBT’s) social media accounts you’ll see that I have been posting some…
John and I had a great couple of days with Nate, Tom, Bruce and Terry downriver “pitching sticks”!
Truth be told
Results-wise, this has been a very fishy September. September on the Au Sable can be fickle. This was has been a good one. Anglers have gotten better, equipment and new flies have helped, and we’ve learned a few things as well. But beyond the results, this time of year is
As September winds down, so does the summer weather with temperatures starting to drop a little. The water levels on all the region’s rivers are very low and clear making fishing a little tough. For those looking for the migratory salmon, you will find fish in rivers like the Betsie
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Last week felt like June everyday on the river, not mid-September! Warmer then normal and no rain, but that is going to change this week…hopefully?!?! We are expecting several rain events and temps back down to normal…this will help the migration of our mighty
Northern Angler Fly Shop Fishing Report September 19, 2025
This week has been incredibly beautiful. Summer-like temperatures have been enjoyed by everyone in the area. Final week of shorts and sandals for the year most likely. We have been trout fishing with dry flies on the local rivers. Nick
And, finally, the river got tough. It has been a pretty great first two weeks of September, fishing-wise. Ants, fall Isos, nymphs, mouse-fishing the dark nights, crisp mornings, beautiful weather. Just…perfect. But that’s the thing about perfect on the trout stream: too many days in a row of perfect means
Northern Angler Fly Shop Fishing Report September 12, 2025
While last weeks rains and cooler temperatures really pushed the salmon in the local rivers, the summer like temperatures of this week have the fish in a bit of a funk. They seem a bit stale after such a strong