by Jim Dexter | Jan 26, 2010 | News & Updates
The Department of Natural Resources has reclassified trout streams with differing gear restrictions into a single “gear restricted” category. The new category – the major first change in the DNR’s stream classification system that was adopted a...
by Ted Kraimer | Jan 25, 2010 | Angling Reports
The January “Thaw” was much needed for both the fish population and the anglers themselves. It’s always nice having a little reprieve from the arctic winter to not only make fishing comfortable, but to let us know that spring steelhead season really...
by Jordan Lindberg | Jan 23, 2010 | People & Interviews
Christopher Walton of the Detroit Free Press interviewed Jim Harrison at his winter digs in Patagonia, Arizona, talking about a number of issues, both literary and sporting. The interview is one of the most extensive and personal that I’ve seen in a few years....
by Joseph Meyer | Jan 21, 2010 | Creative Nonfiction
“It’s veal. It probably came from a very depressed calf, can we just eat in peace? And get LOIB out from under the table!” I get glares from TOO and BOB but TSWITMLM just smirks. Oh, you have not met my family; introductions are in order: As always, there’s the Big,...
by Jordan Lindberg | Jan 21, 2010 | News & Updates
Faithful readers of True North Trout probably wondered where all the posts went this last month. December and January are slow fishing months, and so we took some time away from T|N|T. But we’re back! Truth be told, the amazing thing is that a month, even in...
by Ted Kraimer | Jan 21, 2010 | Angling Reports
Not much has changed since New Years, but it look’s like change is near. Thankfully Mother Nature is loosening up her grip and intends on giving us some warmer weather than what we have been experiencing lately. Those that don’t think 40 degrees is warm haven’t spent...
by Bryon Anderson | Dec 7, 2009 | Flies
Winter, especially in Michigan, can be a dread prospect for the ardent fly fisher. There are those few intrepid souls who continue to go out and court hypothermia on the frigid rivers for winter Steelhead or the occasional dazed and listless trout, but for most of us...
by Ted Kraimer | Dec 5, 2009 | Angling Reports, Flies
The days are getting shorter, a little cooler, and the fishing remains good for both steelhead and trout. Remember last year at this time when we already had two weeks of solid snow? The Big Manistee is running at good levels with water temps hanging in the low 40s –...
