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This week Katy and I have been watching Bad Monkey — an adaptation of the Carl Hiaasen book of the same name. It takes place in south Florida and the Bahamas, and is perfect winter fodder. In the background of this crime/comedy stretch saltwater flats of endless variety and allure.
The Lower Peninsula is something of an island and what we consider distant is often pretty close. Meaning a trip to the steelhead waters of the state’s west coast really amounts to an extra large cup of coffee and a two-hour transit. At some point you drive out of the
(Tale of the Tape! 34″ Steelhead Pictured Above) (Muskegon River Silver Bullet!)
Ever since this past early fall leading into the winter the steelhead fishing has been and continues to be incredible on the Muskegon River! We continue to see large numbers of steelhead we haven’t seen in
As we head into the depths of December, the fishing scene in the Traverse City area remains active for steelhead and trout enthusiasts. With the colder temperatures setting in, the fish are moving into deeper,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnysJIxYc6E #wyoming #fishing #fish We spent a few weeks planning a flyfishing trip to Wyoming. We discussed rivers, mountain creeks, high country lakes, towns, places to stay, timing…everything. This was a 6 day trip flyfishing 3 different regions of Wyoming starting in the South and moving north later in the
Winter has come in hard with some sustained lake effect snow like we haven’t seen in some time. Thankfully the ground isn’t frozen and some of this snow will slowly seep into the water table to replenish an aquifer that was parched from last summer’s and fall’s drought. Steelhead fishing
On our wish-list for this winter was lots and lots and lots of snow…and we got it! Gaylord broke a 24-hour snowfall record which, let me tell you, is no small feat for that alpine-inspired little berg. What’s good news for us is that the majority of our rivers originate
Hey guys,
I’ve been out a few times and caught a few fish since that last report, but mostly I’ve been busy with all sorts of other projects so I’m not super up to date on current conditions. I’ve got a half day trip on Saturday and then I’ll be
Northern Michigan Steelhead Fishing Report
November 30th, 2024
Despite the cool down, the steelhead run is in full swing across Northern Michigan and anglers are finding success on many of the region’s rivers. Here’s what you need to know:
Egg patterns are definitely a must-have for steelhead anglers, as they can be especially effective when fish are targeting eggs during their spawn. Nymphs and indicators for those who prefer that approach is spot on too—stones, hex, and caddis are always good choices, and they match up well with the
