by Ted Kraimer | Apr 1, 2010 | Angling Reports
We need them. … Rain. Everything is dry around Northern Michigan and our rivers and steelhead run reflect it. Anglers will find the local waters to be clear and low and under bright skies. Steelhead are in the local rivers, but not in the numbers associated with...
by Ted Kraimer | Mar 25, 2010 | Angling Reports
The high and dirty water that we experienced 1 ½ weeks ago has come and gone. The rivers have come back to near-normal levels and the clarity is just about ideal right now – especially with this high sun and blue skies. The lack of rain is keeping the run of fish to a...
by Ted Kraimer | Mar 19, 2010 | Angling Reports
The end of last week brought some much needed rain and that’s all it took to finish off the snow, melt a lot of the ponds/backwaters, and thaw the swamps. We had a really good push of water on the local rivers – perhaps a little too much, but since we had such a light...
by Jordan Lindberg | Mar 19, 2010 | News & Updates
Traverse City’s William (Bill) Fernandez died last Saturday unexpectedly while on vacation in Chicago. Bill will be remembered for his central involvement in Traverse City’s Trout Unlimited chapter (the Adams Chapter), and his service for many years as...
by Jordan Lindberg | Mar 14, 2010 | News & Updates
With an early spring in the air, opening day just around the corner, and the 2010 Michigan Fly Fishing Expo wrapping-up today, it is a good time to quickly review some other pre-season events to put on your calendar as we head toward that last Saturday in April. The...
by Bryon Anderson | Mar 13, 2010 | Uncategorized
True North Trout is pleased to publish Part II of the most extensive interview that we’ve done — with angler and fly guide Tommy Lynch (“The Fish Whisperer”). Tommy guides as part of the Hawkins Outfitters guiding team, and specializes in the Pere Marquette River,...
by Ted Kraimer | Mar 10, 2010 | Angling Reports
I never thought I would say this: I think a return of some cooler weather with some rain or snow is needed, or at least clouds and rain with mild air temperatures. The weather the past week or so has been great; however, the high pressure system combined with clear...
by Bryon Anderson | Mar 6, 2010 | Casting, People & Interviews
True North Trout is pleased to publish Part I of the most extensive interview that we’ve done — with angler and fly guide Tommy Lynch (“The Fish Whisperer”). Tommy guides as part of the Hawkins Outfitters guiding team, and specializes in the...