Author Archives: Jon Fortuna

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

Crystal Chrome Steelhead Dreams!

Crystal Chrome Steelhead Dreams!

Here’s Dan from Big Rapids, MI with his first ever Muskegon river fall steelhead that smashed his fly on the retrieve.  Congrats Dan, welcome to the Muskegon River Silver Bullet Club! 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

Every Fall Has A Chrome Lining!

Every Fall Has A Chrome Lining!

Here’s Bob from Madison, WI with an absolutely beautiful Muskegon river fall steelhead. With the salmon run in full swing the large rainbow, browns, and steelhead are feeding in and around all the spawning areas making for some very exciting fall fly fishing on the Muskegon river.  You never know what you’ll get! More steelhead… Continue Reading

Bad To The Brown!

Bad To The Brown!

Here’s Ed from Hillsdale, MI with a beautiful Muskegon river brown trout that absolutely smashed his egg fly. 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 Ed’s on a regular… Continue Reading

Muskegon River Fall Steelhead!

Muskegon River Fall Steelhead!

Here’s Connor from California with his first ever Muskegon river fall steelhead.  Nothing beats the pull of your first Muskegon river fall steelhead and Connors was a beauty tipping the boga grips at 14 pounds and 25-inches.  Congrats Connor!  Welcome to the Twisted Chrome Fall Steel Club! Despite the low clear water with direct sunlight,… Continue Reading

Nothing Like Your First Fall Steelhead!

Nothing Like Your First Fall Steelhead!

Here’s Jim from Illinois with his first ever Muskegon river fall steelhead.  Nothing beats hooking and landing your first fall steelhead and Jim’s was a beauty.  Crystal chrome silver bullet!  Congrats Jim!! Despite the low clear water with direct sunlight, fresh salmon continue to get up on gravel daily in new spots throughout the river… Continue Reading

The Beauty Of Fall River Browns In Full Color!

The Beauty Of Fall River Browns In Full Color!

Here’s Herb from Kentwood, MI with an absolutely gorgeous Muskegon river brown trout sporting the beautiful fall colors in full bloom!  Beautiful brownie Herb!  Congrats!  So glad you could make it out fishing with me this fall!  Thanks Herb!!  Great to fish with you again. I’ve said it before and will continue to say it… Continue Reading