by Brian Kozminski | Jan 5, 2012 | Creative Nonfiction, Lifestyle, Trips & Guides
On a lazy, hot August afternoon, I found myself pounding Beldar Buggars and Woolly Sculpins in an effort to entice smallmouths along the Muskegon River with a couple of fishing pals . We had a Michigan trifecta in the boat comprised of a few rainbows, a brown and a...
by Ted Kraimer | Jun 11, 2010 | Angling Reports
Normal is a relative thing, but after some really warm conditions the past week’s weather has put our hatches and the fish’s behavior back in line to a normal progression. The Upper Manistee and Boardman Rivers received some much needed rain and the rivers have cooled...
by Jordan Lindberg | Jul 30, 2009 | Angling Reports, News & Updates
Think the hex madness is over, eh? Well, that depends on where in the state you live, and also on whether you fish for smallies as well as trout. In this story from the Detroit News, Dave Spratt shares his notes on fly fishing Michigan’s “other” hex...
by Ted Kraimer | Jul 23, 2009 | Angling Reports
It seems that most of this year’s trout fishing has been affected by inconsistent weather. This past week and the days ahead are no different, but rather than negatively affecting the fishing, our water temps are a few key degrees cooler, making for not only good...
by Ted Kraimer | Jul 16, 2009 | Angling Reports
Trout fishing has pretty much moved passed the Hex hatch, although there is still a sporadic showing of bugs on certain rivers on certain days in certain sections. It’s proved difficult to predict when and where, but it’s always good to see those huge mayflies flying...