by Jordan Lindberg | Oct 12, 2009 | Environment, News & Updates
The last few weeks have been busy ones in Michigan environmental news. The big story out of Lansing is Thursday’s announcement by Gov. Jennifer Granholm of the merger of Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Environmental...
by Ted Kraimer | Oct 8, 2009 | Angling Reports
After a very pleasant September with blue skies and no rain, October has been the opposite: rain, wind, more rain and then wind gusts. Think of September as the Ying and October as the Yang – we are getting fall weather and some of the best fall rains and water levels...
by Trevor Pellerite | Oct 8, 2009 | Angling Reports, Environment, Trips & Guides
Many people are aware of the pervasive outdoor culture of the U.P., but generally consider it confined to trolling on Lake Superior or deer hunting in the acres of pristine wilderness. But one of the best kept secrets of the peninsula is its multitudes of inland...
by Ted Kraimer | Oct 2, 2009 | Flies
Ted Kraimer is a professional guide and fly tier, owner of Current Works Guide Service, and field editor for True|North|Trout. This article appeared originally on his website. Ted still has some spots available for the fall salmon experience, and he is also booking...
by Ted Kraimer | Oct 2, 2009 | Angling Reports
Finally, after a pretty dry September, we ended up getting a good amount of much needed rain recently to improve fishing conditions. The Betsie still has fish coming in and many of them are doing their spawning thing. Keep in mind that all Betsie Salmon are wild fish...
by Trevor Pellerite | Sep 23, 2009 | Creative Nonfiction
Few experiences can be as cathartic as a day spent fishing on the river. Life’s nagging problems can safely be left on the bank, leaving us with a time for relaxation, reflection, and the appreciation of the natural wonders hidden in our busy world. What it took me a...
by Rick Coates | Sep 22, 2009 | Environment, News & Updates
This essay originally appeared in Northern Express and is reprinted here by permission of Rick Coates (editor). T|N|T thanks Rick for his kind permission. There are three closely guarded secrets in Northern Michigan – favorite hunting grounds, morel mushroom locations...
by Ted Kraimer | Sep 18, 2009 | Angling Reports
This sunny, warm and dry weather is scheduled to leave early next week and the salmon fishing should respond significantly. Lots of attention and time on the water by anglers has been spent on the local rivers in pursuit of salmon but the numbers are not where they...