While the drakes & trout weren’t cooperative this morning, our pitbulls of the river were all business. Summer smallmouth bass kept us...
Last nights strong storms made for some terrific morning dry fly fishing today on the Muskegon. While we had some shots at some really “go...
Lots of effort went into Mike’s photo opt (pictured above) today. We set up on this brown trout three separate times and just when I was p...
Great group of new friends from Stryker joined Don and myself today. It finally felt like summer trout fishing with highs in the upper 70’...
Good times and Trout Spey go hand-in-hand if you’re a two-handed addict like myself. The Muskegon River is falling nicely and soon will be...
Sunny skies and afternoon temperature around 70 degrees provided a perfect backdrop for the Joyners last day on the Muskegon River. Cooperat...
First-time guests—the Joyners joined me today to fly fish for hen steelhead. While this was the first time I’ve had the pleasure hostin...
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...
Wowzas it was windy today! I don’t know exactly how windy it was, but I was certainly glad to have something to hold onto during a few mem...
Great group of folks today for us RiverQuest Charters guides… Dave, Don, and myself. All first timers, all successful on their first...
Current Jenison Public Schools Superintendent, Tom TenBrink, and former JPS Superintendent, Dr. Dave Dresslar, are two of my dearest friends...
Todd and Mike managed to dodge some Spring thunderstorms this morning out on the Muskegon River while out Steelhead fishing with their River...
Sunshine, high 70’s temps, two dear friends, and willing and eager steelhead combined for a terrific day of Steelhead fly fishing toda...
Happy Trout Opener! No suprise, trout fishing remains a ways off on the Muskegon River. River water temps remain in the mid 40’s—spring ...
The 2018 Muskegon River steelhead run continues unabated with quality fish like the ones Jim and his former boss, Mike, now retired, found o...
Long-time guest and friend Todd Schaal introduced his friend Lisa Marie to Spring steelhead fishing on the Muskegon River today. To say Lisa...
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,...
RiverQuest Charters guides Captain Don Graham netted what surely will be guest Jake’s steelhead of a lifetime today! Not to jinx Jake,...
We finished up our last day with the Kehl group today on the Muskegon River fly fishing. Good times and great stories were had by all, and b...
What a great time Steelhead fly rodding today on Michigan’s Muskegon River with my friend and pastor, Greg VanderMeer of Fair Haven Ch...
Wow, what a difference a week makes for Spring Steelhead in Michigan! Last week Monday we were digging from a significant winter storm, tod...
Talk about making memories! Son Ryan invited his neighbor and buddy Brandon along with Brandon’s dad to fly fish the Muskegon River wi...
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 wee...
The morning greeted us again with fresh snow—seriously unprecedented this late in April Steelhead season! Honestly, you couldn’t hav...
Dr. Lambert and his grandson Wyatt took the opportunity to create some new memories today Muskegon River Fly Fishing for steelhead. While Dr...
After a hefty steelhead he hooked managed a “premature release,” MSU junior Grant kept working the long rod, cast after cast, an...
Long-time friend and customer Dan Heneveld brought several of his employees for some corporate bonding on the Muskegon River Fly Fishing Ste...
Never gone fly fishing? No problem! Never gone fly fishing for steelhead? No problem! Never battled a double-digit steelhead? No problem—a...
Having been the successful bidder for the Harmony House fly fishing steelhead trip yours truly made available, Bill rounded up his two sons-...
I’m sure any number of wives of fishermen today thought their loved ones were out of their minds to go fishing given the weather forec...
Bela and his wife Lindsay are celebrating their wedding anniversary this weekend with us at the Muskegon River Lodge and took advantage of o...
Dr. Ken Thompson and his son Jon took a little time during Jon’s spring break to get out fly fishing for steelhead and bond on the riv...
Spring Break continues… Dr. Scott Westhouse and his son Caleb toughed out a pretty miserable day of weather on the Muskegon River fly...
Sure every kid loves to hit the road and soak up the sun and fun down in Florida for Spring Break. What could you do if you stick around Mic...
Wild weather was the headline for today’s Fly Fishing Charter. Heavy snow in areas, rain for others and wind for all was the name of ...
Peak-season is often filled with many familiar faces for both the Muskegon River Lodge crew and for the RiverQuest Charters guides. And toda...
Eric and Quinton escaped corporate life to enjoy some Spring Steelhead Fly Fishing with me today. Expectations were pretty high after yester...
Dr. Burgess and Dr. Afman joined me today for a rare Saturday session of swinging flies on the Muskegon River. I teased the guys about fis...
Thankfully the Muskegon River is broad and affords our steelhead degrees of comfort during periods of high-skies and clear water. As it goes...
The Muskegon River spring steelhead run continues to build with bright new arrivals mixed in with fish having been in the river longer. To...
Sunny skies and light winds made for a pleasant backdrop to swinging flies for spring steelhead on the Muskegon River today. Not really your...
The 2018 Muskegon River fly fishing for spring steelhead run is up and running! Good numbers of winter run fish with a sprinkling of fresh...
If you were office bound today, chances are it probably looked pretty darn nice outside to you but fly fishing Spring Steelhead was a diffe...
Winter weather has returned to West Michigan and has caused a push back for Muskegon River Spring Steelhead. While this isn’t ideal and ha...
Overnight the Muskegon River showed some good progress on clearing up after the water levels dropped and with it, our hope for getting out t...
Officially Spring remains a few weeks away in Michigan, but our recent high water incident has definitely brought our first significant push...
While our minds may be focused on upcoming Spring Steelhead, it’s impossible to ignore the high water on the Muskegon River. Melting...
Winter Steelhead Fly Fishing – February A balmy 5 degrees at 9am. was the best temperature reading I could find before we headed out f...
It hasn’t been the most hospitable week on the Muskegon River as far as winter trout fly fishing goes. Michigan’s Winter had tighten...
Winter Steelhead Fly Fishing In January As January’s warmup drew to a close, we began the month of February contemplating this past mo...
Last day of January and possibly the last above average temperature we see in the next week or so was reason enough to swing flies this morn...
Winter fly fishing for steelhead on the Muskegon River continues very good as the hen steelhead Gary poses here attests. Fishing with RiverQ...
Man it felt good to get on the the river today. I missed the previous break in the arctic express while I was laid up from Bronchitis. Condi...
When Mother Nature calls “Time Out!” from her daily entree of winter’s big nasties, if you love fly fishing for steelhea...
Great to be back on the river today after a snowy cold weather pattern the majority of last week. Joining me today was Nick, our fishing man...
I think it’s officially safe to say winter has arrived. While our river temperature remains well above average for early December, it shou...
Long-time guest and friend Jeff Leininger joined me today to try his had at swinging flies on the Muskegon River. Jeff has fished many seaso...
I’m privileged to guide with four great guys who selflessly share their knowledge, fly tying expertise, and success with me and one an...
Fly fishing the Muskegon River with RiverQuest guide and personal fishing buddy, Captain Don Graham! A busy, productive fall guiding season;...
It was a cold, raw day on the Muskegon River swinging flies for steelhead. Honestly, pretty much as you’d expect by Thanksgiving. Long-tim...
Crazy day swinging flies on the Muskegon River today. I certainly won’t blame the odd demeanor of our steelhead today on them personally! ...
Swinging flies the last couple days has been anything but easy for my boat. Good numbers of steelhead are around, but finding player fish ha...
Don and Thad, part of the fall MRO group fished today with me. Swinging flies was new to the fellas, but they quickly became proficient. Whi...
Last day with the Danhausen group wrapped up today. Things got off to a quick start as the steelhead continued to be eager just as the day b...
Steelhead are simply a fantastic adversary to chase with a fly. Particularly so with the two-handed rod and a swung fly. Yesterday as massiv...
Everything was just right on the river today–good guys and cooperative steelhead! I couldn’t have asked for it to have been better f...
Killer weather, wonderful MO flow, two terrific guys—Ron and Bob—and, delightfully—willing steelhead! Today was truly “Just the ...
Yesterday David, Kim, and Bill were chasing Albacore in NC with steady temperatures in the middle 70’s. Today the guys arrived in Mich...
It’s funny how things go swinging flies for steelhead. The past few days on the Muskegon River has lived up to the reputation of earned su...
It was a raw November day on the Muskegon today swinging for fall steelhead. Like yesterday the fishing pressure remained high. By afternoon...
Tenor Paul and faux bass, Yours Truly, sang in Fair Haven Church’s choir, which we loved doing, and there came to know one another. Pa...
The Muskegon River is finally receding to a more hospitable level though it certainly remains above normal for the time of year. Clarity is ...
Each time a client is successful on a trip it’s rewarding as a guide. The reward and elation is kicked up 1000% when your client lands...
Captain Don Graham and I had the distinct pleasure of guiding the Kirkpatrick group dads and sons for the last two days. By all reports and ...
Logan fishes all over the US—39 states and counting—with his goal to fish all 50, but this Michigan steelhead, fresh from Lake Michigan ...
After a tough day yesterday Jay was determined to stay focused until success was found. Born and raised a Michigander, Jay now lives in Hous...
I had the privilege of guiding attorney David from New York City for the first time a bunch of years ago. As part of the McKay group, David ...
Finished up our last day with the McKay group today. Yes, John continued his streak on Muskegon River Fall steelhead. However, Frank stole t...
Nothing like wrapping up a day of fly fishing the Muskegon River with a double digit buck steelhead! Dad Doug laid back all day, giving so...
Two years in a row John has found a way to put some chrome up for our featured image of the day. Let’s see if he can make it 3 for 3 tomor...
The McKay group is back for their annual fall trip and the guys picked up right where they left off last year. Pictured is Frank with beauti...
Recent rains have kicked things into high gear on the Muskegon River. Salmon numbers are likely peaking and a good shot of chrome has entere...
“Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the fire (for fishing) is so delightful!” And so it was for son Ryan and his best bud...
After a recent trout trip with us in September Craig was eager to bring his 13 yr old son Jack on the Muskegon River for his first trip chas...
Much improved! Not that I’m at all suprised, rain always brings the fish. Salmon numbers have dramatically improved and consistent early s...
Chinook salmon? Check! Brown trout? Check! Steelhead? Almost…. Quite a day with longtime customer and friend, Jeff. Recent rains coole...
Super time reconnecting with Dave and Tom, two colleagues from my past career and dear, dear friends. Both guys exemplify excellence in the ...
Three generations of the Green family joined me to day. Spending time together and making memories is all that really mattered to the Bill. ...
Adam travelled in from DC to escape the hustle and bustle of the East coast and the demands of corporate life. Swinging flies and stripping ...
Our October newsletter–Enjoy! Capt. Steve Kuieck...
We’ve finally turned the corner and brought a little fall air back. Sure, warm afternoons continue to be the norm, but the cool nights and...
Last full day of Summer and I honestly hope some of you spent it at the beach or pool! Nearly 90 degrees today on the river and more in the ...
When Adam and his Dad Jim accepted an invitation to leave their dairy farm in Indiana, all they knew was that they were going to some lodge ...
Despite the Indian Summer we are experiencing, we are very slowly crawling towards fall on the Muskegon River. East winds have many salmon s...
Last bass trip of the season for me, and Jim and Mary capped it off with just a perfect bass bugging day on the Muskegon River. Both are get...
Salmon and steelhead season is nearly upon us on the Muskegon River. Today’s fishing for me was really more about the process and the ...
Thankfully the plastic hatch (tubes) hasn’t been too big of a deal during the week. However this afternoon on a rare weekend trip we f...
It’s pretty hard to believe that the last weekend (unofficial) of summer is upon us. The past few cool nights have started to drop our...
Despite the chilly fall-like mornings summer fly fishing remains fantastic. Crawfish patterns held there own as did the usual boogle bug. Th...
Smallmouth fishing continues to be strong on the Muskegon River. This morning as the stream rose off the river a little taste of fall was ce...
The realities of summer fly fishing are that some days are just simply better than others. Today would prove that without question. Bright s...
Right out of the gate I knew I would like Ben. “How many do you think we’ll catch today” as we headed down the stairs from...
“Honey, here’s an idea: let’s fly from our home in Connecticut to Grand Rapids, Michigan, rent a car, drive to Newaygo, and stay a...
Father and son, Mark and Sam, intent on learning more about fly fishing, made their way to the Orvis Shop in Breton Village where the knowle...
Long-time guest and friend Jim enjoying some of summer’s best top-water smallmouth fly fishing with RQ guide Capt. Don. Don’t ...
Our new website is finally up and running thanks to our good friend Kevin Horning. Smallmouth bass fishing has been fantastic on the Muskego...
After several windy days it was great to have a calm day. It’s pretty much “name your game” right now on the Mo’. Ma...
Steelhead fishing from October to early May is a long haul when you look back over the entire season. It certainly was nice and refreshing t...
Finished up my last official spring steelhead trip today. While it’s always bittersweet to put away the steelhead gear, it means that ...
Steelhead fishing is pretty much day by day at this point. Play your cards right and be rewarded or play them wrong, and well…. Today ...
The 2017 Muskegon River steelhead run is winding down, but fishable numbers continue to course the river—some of which are bright, recent ...
April ended with some major rains moving through the area. Thankfully the heaviest stayed just South of our area, however the river is going...
Introducing young people in to our sport is the only way to ensure that fly fishing continues for generations to come. Now I think it’...
Last week, Jeff hosted his nephew, Grant, in my boat, and today he introduced me to his other nephew, Jack. Jack has gotten the fly fishin...
The warm winds of summer blew up and down the river today making it feel anything but April. Despite the abnormal conditions the steelhead g...
Choral director, Dr. Bob Oster, and his best bud, bamboo rod maker, Ron Barch, struck some sweet chords today on the Muskegon River. With th...
Yes, it’s still April, but with summer like temperatures in the mid 70’s, it wasn’t hard to understand why the steelhead w...
