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...
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 knowledgeable staff soon filled them in about fly fishing for smallmouth bass on the Muskegon River with RiverQuest Charters. Their...
Choral director, Dr. Bob Oster, and his best bud, bamboo rod maker, Ron Barch, struck some sweet chords today on the Muskegon River. With the river flow abating, off color water increasingly clear, and summer temps and sun marking the day, the guys flat-out had a...
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...