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The Jordan River, located in northern Michigan, is a vital ecological and recreational resource. As the first river designated under Michigan’s Natural Rivers Program(1972), it holds significant importance for conservation efforts. This article explores the river’s wildlife, the potential impact of off-road vehicle (ORV) use, and the importance of protecting
Over the last couple weeks we’ve seen rain showers and cooler temperatures move in. We’re finding most of our smallmouth congregated around rocks or mid River structure. We have found that the bass in both the Grand and Muskegon river systems have started to migrate and school up. Being
Hey guys, it’s game time! (Sorta…) We just got back from Alaska on Sunday afternoon and found out that the guys at the shop have been inundated with calls already about Salmon, and even Salmon in the fly water spawning, among other things. (The internet will do that.)
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The fishing in the region has avoided some of the typical slow-down that usually occurs this time of year thanks to some cooler nights and much needed rain. The rivers like the Manistee and Boardman are moving along nicely with ideal temperatures and just a hint of color. Some days
Last week my family and I journeyed across the Mighty Mac to spend some time along a lake in the UP. You might think that being a lifelong fly fisher that I’m something of a purist. I’m not. In fact, the goal was nothing more than to fish a big
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WOW, this summer flew bye!!! We just returned from our annual Alaska trip and that means, fall is here (for us at least). The river is running at normal flows/visibility. I have not been out myself yet, but some reliable reports from friends and
On November 2, 2023, the dam operator submitted a report to FERC on the turbidity readings the operator’s contractor had observed while they were doing maintenance on the dam that included the following two statements: “6) Since Boyne began monitoring turbidity on June 23, 2023, there have been no instances
There’s a great Gierach story about a bunch of guys fishing a spring creek — hatch-matching, the struggle, fussy fish, fine tippets and all that — who come across a guy fishing a woolly bugger with propeller blades behind the hook eye and catching seemingly every one of those fussy
Well, I figured it’s about time I post something since we really haven’t updated in quite a while… As I’ve explained before, this is usually because there’s just not much new to report and/or nothing much has changed.
A few of Matt’s fish from yesterday…
In some new and