I'm Back....

So after a long pause, I am back to writing this blog.  We are in the depths of winter here in Michigan, but that does not slow us down.  Ice fishing was decent last week, with almost a limit on Bluegills.  On the liquid side of things, the swung fly game is still viable.  I got out with Kevin Feenstra last week and had a productive couple of hours.  Sculpins were getting action.

Report 8/6/14

Had a great morning throwing poppers for Small Mouth Bass.  Zudbubbler poppers are Hot right now.  With the consistent weather coming this week, the topwater bite should really turn on.  Pictured is Jim with a couple of dandy smallies. 

Report 5/27/14

Warm weather has arrived. Rivers have a great level for this time of year. Still a few steelhead around select rivers. Trout fishing has been decent. Streamers have taken the bulk of bigger trout. Starting to see dry fly activity pick up. Pictured is an Upper Manistee brown trout.

Report 5/8/14

Its been a while since I reported. Steelhead fishing continues to be good, is starting to be on the downslope. Trout fishing is starting to take shape. Seeing some bug activity on the surface. Look for these warmer days to enhance this. Pictured is a nice Rogue river brown.

Report 2/1/14

I am in the depths of winter here. Finding out that xcountry skiing is a great way to pass the time as is snowplowing the driveway twice a day. I took a drive by the Rogue river the other day and found it to be frozen solid. Pictured is looking upstream from Rogue river dr. bridge. Muskegon river is offering up some steelhead and winter trout fishing can be decent with some patience. Hang in there, winter is almost over.

Report 10/29/13

Catching up on the reports...fishing has been good lately. Sunday I had a Feenstra Guide Service trip. A great father and son duo who really enjoyed being outside. The day started with a few chunky trout to hand, then a couple salmon and a chrome steelhead to finish off the day. Steelhead fishing will only get better from here on out until winter comes.

Report 10/8/13

Simply put...salmon are big this year. Pictured is 12 year old Takka with his 22lb family record salmon. Good numbers of salmon are available. Some big ones around too. Seeing some active trout behind spawning salmon.

Report 8/9/13

Spent a wonderful day on the Muskegon river with Frank and his son Mark.  Both were new to fly fishing, but really enjoyed themselves.  Water is low and clear, but the bass were willing participants.  Streamers were the ticket today.  

Report 8/6/13

40's at night and a high of 50f on my birthday(July 27). What a crazy summer. Hasn't slowed fishing down. Bass fishing continues to produce on the Grand and Muskegon. Summer steelhead are making appearances in select systems. Trout fishing is continuing to hang in there with the cooler evening temps bringing water temps down.
Looking forward to heading to Belize in September to chase bonefish, permit, and tarpon. Got the new Simms flats boots in the mail the other day.

Report 6/29/13

Got out for the Hex last night. Fishing was good for a period, then the weather turned cool. We were lucky that the rain moved out and had a billion stars to look at as well as the northern lights. Love this time of year.

Report 6-4-13

The weather roller coaster continues. 80's one day...frost warning the next. We wrapped up a good steelhead season recently. Trout fishing has taken center stage now. Dry fly, wet fly, and streamer fishing all have opportunities on any given day. I am seeing hatches of gray drakes, sulphurs, and caddis on the Muskegon. Further north, brown drakes have started to appear. Love the month of June. Pictured is myself with a 20 inch brown taken on a dry fly.

High water report

Water on the Muskegon river is over 7200cfs and on the rise. Had trips on monday and tuesday of this week with more than challenging conditions. Steelhead were caught, but conditions warrant heavy weight and bright flies. As of this morning, access to the river has been blocked by the county.

Pictured is robert with a chrome steelhead from Monday.

Nick

Chrome

Fishing continues on a normal pace. Weather has been a bit crazy this week. Snow, snow, and more snow. Cold temps. Good thing is the Muskegon is running around 3100cfs. Pictured is a nice chrome steelhead and yours truly.

Report 3/9/13

On the way to NYC, stopped in Pennsylvania to have lunch and came across this mountain stream. Nice spot to have lunch and stretch our legs. Did not see any trout though. We'll keep looking.

Report 3-4-13

Just a quick report. We are in the grips of Winter, but steelheading has been good on certain days. Did some fishing with friend, Matt Brayman and had a good day. Egg flies and salmon par imitations have picked up fish as well as black stones on warm days.

Flies for sale

Check out this little fly I have been tying for carp and trout.  Deadly!


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Report 12/21/12

Its been a busy fall.  Sorry for the delay in posting.  Above is a nice steelhead taken on a swung fly on the Grand River very near dark.  The Muskegon river is fishing better now with the recent precipitation.  The Grand is fishing well too.  Swung flies are still producing.  Water is very clear on the Muskegon which adds to the mystery.  That is all for now.

Nick

Chrome Report 10-28-1

Just a quick report.  We found some fish that were eager to take our offerings today.  A perfect fall day!  

10/26/12 Report

Pictured are Jeff and Mike with a steelhead from the bottom of the ninth today.  It may not have been as big as the salmon, but we were all excited about it. Thanks guys! Egg patterns in pink and orange produced trout as well.  I am seeing more steelhead every day.  

Report 10/3/12

Had a last minute trip with Jim from Alabama today.  Trout fishing was pretty good.  We managed to stay dry all morning.  A fairly consistent rain fell today hopefully bringing the water level up.  There are a select few trout that are looking up and rising.  These are very picky fish that will take a well presented fly.  Salmon are starting to show up, still a ways out yet.

Thats all for now!

Nick