The Steelhead are coming!

If this was during the Revolutionary War, We’d be yelling “The Steelhead are coming! The Steelhead are coming!” Because in about a month, the annual migration of Steelhead fish heading up the river to spawn will be untamed on the Muskegon River in Michigan. March, April and May will be busy with massive Steelhead ascending the Muskegon River… Continue Reading

2/17/13

Steelhead Fishing on the Muskegon River, Newaygo Michigan…… you never know what you might get, but rest assured your in for a great time!  Matt Supinski joined me today for a afternoon trip.  The bite into the evening was solid!  Below Matt holds a nice chrome hen.  Despite the cold water temps of 33 degrees, the fish were active.… Continue Reading

1/19/13

Jeff from West Michigan had a really good day steelhead fishing with me on the Muskegon.  He’s pictured holding one of the largest steelhead I’ve ever seen.  This 33″ 16 lb buck fought like a blue marlin.  The fish made me realize I need a bigger net!  For those of you who have never tried winter… Continue Reading

1/6/13

The water level on the Muskegon is holding around 1400 cfs.  The steelhead fishing remains consistent, with a good number of winter fish around.  The water is really clear right now and temps have dropped to the mid 30’s.  Here’s Scott with a really nice winter buck. Continue Reading

1/5/13

The Muskegon is at a level of about 1400 cfs.  The steelhead fishing remains consistent, with a good number of winter fish around.  The water is really clear again and temps have dropped to the mid 30’s.  We landed some nice ones today including a couple double stripe bucks and a big bow pictured below. Continue Reading

12/31/12

Had another great half day trip with Jeff from Grand Rapids.  Jeff has been a long time client who I consider a great friend.  Class was in session today catching winter steelhead.  Thanks for the great time on the water today and thanks for all your help you’ve provided me through the years helping to… Continue Reading

12/30/12

Had a solid half day trip today despite the 26 degree air temps with a wind chill making it feel more like 17 degrees.  Amazing enough there was a lot of boat traffic today.  Seemed more like mid march with the amount of boats.   Regardless, we put some really nice steel in the boat… Continue Reading

12/24/12

Merry Christmas to you and yours from Fly Fire River Guide Service!!!  Thank you for making this fall the best ever!!!  We truly appreciate your patronage and look forward to this up coming spring steelhead run 2013!  Water conditions on the MO remain strong.  Most of the day was around 2400 with a drop to… Continue Reading

12/20/12

Had another great outing with Scott Brosier, owner of Pine Hills Hunt Club.  Take a look at their website from our “Quick Links” on our home page.  As I mentioned before, Pine Hill is the best upland bird hunting preserve located right here in West Michigan.  Give them a try!  Scott put on another clinic… Continue Reading