It's been quite a summer for "Gramps Tom," and today was no exception. Steve returned from the Soo for a couple of days so we grabbed his two oldest boys, Masen and Zachery, and off to the Muskegon we went for a three...
To say that fishing in the "Soo" has been good the last couple of days would be an understatement. Hexaginia have started but with a cool summer the numbers aren't huge. This means the fish are not gorged and are regularly targeting small nymphs. Fishing...
Just a quick update before I head back to the "Soo". I am looking forward to another great week of Atlantic salmon fishing on the St. Mary's River. Hexaginia have started which will cause some of the fish to be very selective as they will have...
I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful 4thof July with your friends and family. I have been busy on the St. Mary's River the past few days and today on the Manistee for a shot at some summer runs. The Atlantic Salmon fishery is in...
"Big Blue" has been up and down with the recent wind/storm patterns but when it has been flat the "fresh water flats" of Grand Traverse Bay have been gorgeous! Carp are keying on warm water pockets around islands and wind protected coves. Floating lines with...
Dan Holtrop and his good hunting and fishing partner Gordy joined me last night for my last evening dry fly trip before my family vacation. Streamer fishing and swinging bead heads provided the bulk of our action until dark. Though my better judgement said to...
June 26, 2008 Muskegon River Gray Drakes What a great finish to my best Spring guiding season! This was my last guide trip until September so this summer I can play retiree, spend time at the cottage, and get some personal fly fishing under my...
Great time with a couple of instructional float trips. On Tuesday, I hosted my good friend and colleague Dave from Indiana, and on Wednesday, Charlie and Josh, who were part of a son, father, grandfather float with Steve and me. We started...
With July and August knocking on our doorsteps I thought I would let you know that we have great dates remaining for Atlantic salmon fishing in the "Soo" and summer run steelhead on the St. Joseph and Manistee Rivers with myself. And quality smallmouth bass...
Last night on the river was one of the "made to order" evenings for dry fly fishing on the Muskegon. Jon Rudolph and Wayne Blessing joined me for what we hoped would turn out to be a great big fish bug night. Small trout were on...