Ted’s Fishing Report: Late May, 2010

The recent hot weather has made for some good fishing, but the time and place is key right now to really cash-in. Trout anglers are finding that the bugs are consistent with this time of the year on the Upper Manistee and Boardman Rivers. Since it has been hot, the...

Ted’s Fishing Report: Late May, 2010

Trout fishing on the local rivers has been good for those looking to fish the hatches. After last week’s cool weather the bugs have been emerging and spinners returning to water throughout the afternoon with heavier numbers in the evening. With nice weather that’s...

In the Current: Mid-May, 2010

After the cold and windy weather of the last few weeks, it is nice to see the actual Michigan spring back on track. The “trophy water” on the Au Sable is back in full swing with a weekend of prolific hatches. Saturday was the perfect mix of warmth and partially cloudy...

Ted’s Fishing Report: Mid-May, 2010

Trout fishing on local rivers continues to be decent with some days being really good and others, not so much. The recent weather, in my opinion, is to blame for the inconsistencies, a little snow over the weekend, warm sun a few days later, a cold rain shower or two...

Ted’s Fishing Report: Opening Day Weekend, 2010

This Saturday marks the official opener to Michigan’s trout season and it’s streams throughout the state. Just like Nov. 15/opening day is significant to the deer hunter, this Saturday is more than symbolic – it’s your chance to get on water that has been well rested...

Ted’s Fishing Report: Mid-April, 2010

What a strange spring, weather wise: It certainly had its effects on the fishing and in some cases helped things, but there are a lot of people in waders scratching their heads. The steelhead fishing has slowed the past week and last week’s rain didn’t bring in a push...