Here’s 9-year-old CJ with Dad celebrating in style with his first ever steelhead. A 29″ Muskegon River silver bullet taken with a fly rod! If you could have only seen the cast CJ made to hook this fish! Not to mention the fight. CJ handled it flawlessly navigating this outstanding chrome hen out of several… Continue Reading
A frigid nine degree start didn’t mean a thing to Dave, his son Rod, and friend Leslie when the steelhead are biting. Great job today guys, outstanding day! Water levels are low for the this time of year on the Muskegon. Spring rains are much needed. On the bright side, look for water temps to… Continue Reading
What a roller coaster of weather patterns past few days. 50’s one day followed by 20’s the next. Water levels at 3,000 cfs this morning followed by a considerable drop to 2,400 at the end of the day. Seems the water levels are following these up and down weather patterns. Look for the push of rain… Continue Reading
The stage is being set. Well needed warm weather patterns the rest of the week will help kick start the Muskegon river offering the possibility of an excellent spring steelhead run. Evidence provided by the beautiful chrome hen pictured above. Look for this week’s run-off to trigger a major push of steelhead by weeks end. Follow… Continue Reading
Year after year February & March has produced some of the biggest and best steelhead on the Muskegon River. Granted massive steelhead are always present throughout the Muskegon from early October thru mid June, but there’s something special about February & March. Cold-water temps offer the angler the best fighting chance to bring these massively powerful… Continue Reading
Had a really nice outing this past Friday. Despite the heavy winds the steelhead bite was on fire! Regardless of the spotty steelhead numbers for this time of year on the Muskegon, the trout fishing has been and continues to be incredible! The lake run browns and river browns are filling the void form the lack… Continue Reading
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When conditions are tough working for your first steelhead can be a sweet reward! Nick holding a chrome bullet taken just before dark. post by: Jon Fortuna Continue Reading
The count down begins as the water temps start to dip rapidly. Steelhead will start to group up in larger numbers in select “winter lies.” post by: Jon Fortuna Continue Reading
I don’t know what’s better? Getting a few hours in to fish, multiple hook-ups, lack of boat traffic, epic battles with chrome so strong they kick your ass in seconds……or all the above? I choose, all the above!! Don’t let this current arctic blast of cold weather get you down. Once the water temps dip… Continue Reading