Uh, not so much! Double hookups on smallies TWICE? Yup! So it was for self-proclaimed "novice" fly fishermen, Chicagoans Jared and Jeremy. Fly fishing poppers with RiverQuest guide Captain Don Graham, the guys got into the Muskegon River's smallmouth big time. Don is a great fly...
Husband and wife Jim and Mary are long time friends and customers, and every time we get together, whether on the river or not, we have a terrific time. Fresh off fishing Clousers on the Kalamazoo River with great success yesterday, Jim and Mary were...
It's been a decade or so since Kevin was in my boat, but today, there he was ready to fly fish! He and I go back some 38 years to when, as a freshman at Jenison High School, he was a student in my ninth...
Sunshine, high 70's temps, two dear friends, and willing and eager steelhead combined for a terrific day of Steelhead fly fishing today on Michigan's Muskegon River. Former education colleague Dr. Bob Oster and bamboo rod maker Ron Barch are best buds, and I love Steelhead...
Avid walleye man, Marc, was a bit blown away by the speed and power of gamefish, particularly the steelhead he hooked and landed today. Now, we all love walleyes—on the table that is—but for Marc, battling steelhead was truly an eye-opener. Hosted by his friend...
What a great time Steelhead fly rodding today on Michigan's Muskegon River with my friend and pastor, Greg VanderMeer of Fair Haven Church in Hudsonville. Greg is an outdoorsman through and through and has contracted the fly fishing bug, big time. Glad I am that...
Wow, what a difference a week makes for Spring Steelhead in Michigan! Last week Monday we were digging from a significant winter storm, today 75 degrees and beautiful sunshine! Neither are particularly great for Spring Steelhead in Michigan, but I’m definitely not complaining today! Pictured is a...
Jon and his company have been fishing RiverQuest Charters with me since day one—seriously, 21 plus years! Today was a perfect cap to a week that featured overall crumby weather. Sunny skies, light winds, and finally some spring temperatures for our fishing RiverQuest Charters! Pictured Mark, Jon,...
[KGVID]http://riverquestcharters.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_6539-2.mov[/KGVID] While our minds may be focused on upcoming Spring Steelhead, it's impossible to ignore the high water on the Muskegon River. Melting snow and heavy rains always combine to create an angry Muskegon River during thaws. In some years this anger is worse than others...
Winter Steelhead Fly Fishing In January As January's warmup drew to a close, we began the month of February contemplating this past month’s fly fishing successes with giant smiles on our faces and with fond memories. When reflecting on how terrific the results were in January, we...