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The Manistee River below Tippy Dam is running very low and clear right now with the unseasonably warm weather and lack of rain. The salmon run has been a bit behind schedule with the warmer temps, but this past week most fish have jumped on gravel and are
Three quick announcements before the “report”!!
Shop hours are 7am – 6pm thru this weekend right now and on Monday we will be switching to 8am – 6pm thru the fall Steelhead season! Lots of great inventory in stock as well as guide and motel reservation available… Give us a
To all of you — clients, friends, fellow anglers, and river rats — I want to say thank you. Your support, your laughter, and your friendship over these past 24 years have meant the world to me. We’ve shared cold mornings, wild fish, blown drifts, and perfect casts. I’ve met
Save the date – The Fall River Clean-Up will be Saturday – October 25…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. 9am at the shop
November 1st Redd Survey Volunteers Needed:
November 1, 9 am – 4 pm, we will take to the river on foot and by boat to count brown trout spawning beds (redds) throughout much of the main spawning areas on the river. This is an important survey because a) it provides
It’s officially fall despite the weather acting as if it’s late June. We got a couple small shots of rain which were much needed, but still not enough. Despite low, clear water there have been some great opportunities for trout. With increased river traffic focused on the salmon, the night