With five RiverQuest boats plying the MO today for the Rudolph group—a day with the river flowing over 5,000 cfs and a biting northwest wind—we gave the steelhead our best shot, and they gave us some love. I had Jon, Todd, and Mark in my...
The spring steelhead run on the Muskegon River continues to build. Fish are holding in dark water, though some are now scouting spawning areas. Long time customers, retired detective Terry and nearly retired attorney Pat, worked the water full bore all day—even to the point of...
Last day with the Murphy group today, and what a day it was: warming temperatures, eager steelhead, and, believe it or not, afternoon sunshine. Jay, Don, and I had a terrific time with the guys and hope we can connect on the Muskegon again in...
RiverQuest guides Don Graham, Jay Allen, and I had the pleasure of hosting the Murphy group—guys, who, I'm told, all live in the same Chicago neighborhood! Today, though, they found themselves in ours, and the steelhead rolled out a great welcome. After sampling Chef Jenn's...
Terrific time with two great guys, Paul and Steve, today! Loved the way both took to swinging flies all morning for steelhead with the Spey rods and then, post lunch, went at it for some remarkably fresh salmon with the single handed rods. Along the...
How about a three boat Muskegon River float trip to honor 80 year old Grandpa Ken on this notable birthday? Totally cool, that's what it was today with Ken, son Scott, and granddaughter Colleen. As I've noted before, I love these family outings, and today's...
RiverQuest Captain Don Graham and I finally were able to find time to hit the water for some smallmouth bass fly rodding. Great fishing this morning with the bass busting top water poppers and Don's creative streamer ties underneath—hot off his fly tying bench. Truly,...
Our RiverQuest customers treat us guides very well and regularly thank us with gratuities at day's end for which we are most grateful. Certainly, today was no exception with host Jeff S generously tipping me and his guest Jeff bestowing a unique thanks. An ex-Marine,...
First cast this morning Scott lands his first steelhead on the fly rod, a few minutes later Matt has one one, what more could you want, steelhead in the boat and worm weather. Thanks Scott and Matt for a fun day of fishing. Capt. Don Graham...