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...
by Jordan Lindberg | Sep 13, 2009 | Angling Reports
Last week I returned from my semi-annual eight day trip out to the American West, and the land and water around Yellowstone National Park. This year I was able to spend some time traveling and fishing the Madison River Valley, the Firehole River, in the park, the...
by Ted Kraimer | Sep 13, 2009 | Angling Reports
With the passing of Labor Day, summer is unofficially over and so is the hot weather – at least that’s the way it is supposed to be. We have experienced a week of high-pressure, bright sun and virtually no clouds – just what you would expect in July and August –...
by Jordan Lindberg | Sep 12, 2009 | Gear & Equipment
The Slipstream is one of Redington’s core fly fishing technical shirts. It is available in both long- and short-sleeve styles, with a suggested retail price of $40.00 for the short-sleeve model and $50.00 for the long-sleeve model. I reviewed the long-sleeve...
by Jordan Lindberg | Sep 9, 2009 | Angling Reports, News & Updates
Word is in today that a possible world record brown trout was landed today on the Manistee River. The Ludington Daily News is one of the first to carry the story. Eric Sharp at the Detroit Free Press provides details as well. The Michigan DNR has certified it as the...
