Author Archives: Jon Fortuna

18-Pounds & 32-Inches Of Twisted Chrome Steel!

18-Pounds & 32-Inches Of Twisted Chrome Steel!

Here’s Tom from Chicago with a “wall-hanger” of a Muskegon River steelhead!  What started out as an introduction to fresh water big game fly fishing quickly turned into a trial by fire as Tom hooked into this mammoth steelhead within the first few casts of the first spot we started.  To say this steelhead fought… Continue Reading

Bad To The 23″ River Brown!

Bad To The 23″ River Brown!

Here’s Greg from Chicago with an absolute beauty of a Muskegon River brown trout. I’ve said it before and will continue to say it again the brown trout fishing on the Muskegon River is getting better and better every year.  We’re consistently getting into brown trout like Greg’s on a regular basis now.  Ever since… Continue Reading

Nothing Beats Landing Your First Fall Steelhead on the Fly!

Nothing Beats Landing Your First Fall Steelhead on the Fly!

Here’s Steve from Ada, Michigan with his first ever Muskegon River fall steelhead landed on the fly!  Steve is new to the fly-fishing community and struck chrome gold with this absolutely gorgeous Muskegon River fall steelhead that smashed his fly on the swing!  Awesome job Steve!  Welcome to the Chrome Club My friend!  Nothing beats… Continue Reading

Fall Steelhead Fishing on The Muskegon River Is Heating Up!

Fall Steelhead Fishing on The Muskegon River Is Heating Up!

Here’s Ed from Hillsdale, MI with a beautiful Muskegon River fall steelhead that absolutely smashed his egg fly on the retrieve! Fall steelhead fishing on the Muskegon River is heating up as more steelhead are entering the river system and making way for some very exciting steelhead fishing. post by: jon fortuna Continue Reading

Quest For Fall Chrome!

Quest For Fall Chrome!

Here’s Steve from Aspen, Colorado with a beautiful Muskegon River fall steelhead that was so chromed out he had to wear sunglasses for the photo. Steelhead are taking center stage as the king salmon run starts to fade away.  More fall steelhead are entering the river system making for some exciting steelhead fishing on the… Continue Reading

November Chrome!

November Chrome!

Here’s Bob from Madison, WI with a beautiful Muskegon River fall steelhead. As the king salmon run starts to fade away the fall steelhead are taking center stage as more steelhead are entering the river system and making way for some excellent fall steelhead fishing on the Muskegon River. post by: jon fortuna   Continue Reading

Bad To The Muskegon River Brown!

Bad To The Muskegon River Brown!

Here’s Connor from California with a beautiful native Muskegon river brown trout that was feeding heavily among a salmon bedding area. I’ve said it before and will continue to say it again the brown trout fishing on the Muskegon river is getting better and better every year.  We’re consistently getting into brown trout like Connor’s… Continue Reading

Muskegon River Silver Bullet!

Muskegon River Silver Bullet!

Here’s David from New York City with a beautiful chromed out Muskegon river fall steelhead.  David told me he has been reading about the Muskegon river and all the incredible fishing it offers but I don’t think he had any idea until he came out to fish it with me.  Congrats on such a beautiful… Continue Reading

Just Smile!

Just Smile!

Here’s my Dad from Rodney, MI proving with a big smile he can get it done!  Congrats on another beautiful Muskegon river fall steelhead to add to the photo album Dad! Steelhead numbers are increasing as the salmon run starts to dwindle down.  Steelhead can be found throughout the river system in fast, medium, and… Continue Reading

It’s Getting Better Every Day!

It’s Getting Better Every Day!

Here’s my new friend Steve from Aspen Colorado with a beautiful Muskegon river fall steelhead.  Steve had no idea how hard these Muskegon river fall steelhead fight.  He told me “fly fishing trout in Colorado is a little different, you don’t need the drag system on your fly reel as much.”  Lol!  Well, welcome to… Continue Reading