Trout Opener 2012
I think its safe to say that every one has trout fishing on their mind, with the opener quickly approaching we would like to wish all the fellow Nomads good luck with the 2012 season!
Jeff with a hefty Michigan Bow!
Slack Line
After going to the MSU Outdoor Clubs presentation of the 2011 Banff Mountain Film Festival I got an idea for RIO for 2012/13. Slack Line Fly Line. It can be marketed to all the hipster fly fisherman as a durable trout line or string it between 2 trees and go to town walking across. Here is one of the featured
Friday Float
The bright and sunny days kept the numbers of trout to hand down but we still had a wonderful time on the river. The Au Sable right now is fairly low and clear and the Hendrickson hatch is in full swing. Make sure you have a few BWOs to start the day as well as some mahoganies in case they show up. Streamer fishing has been very good on cloudy days but can be a bit tough on the sunny days. This weekend looks primed to be some great fishing in the North country.
Dark Hendrickson
Dark Hendrickson
Hook: Dry Fly 12-14
Tail: Hackle Fibers or Micro Fibbetts Dun
Body: Adams Gray Fine & Dry
Wings: Wood Duck Gold Mallard Flank
Hackle: Dun Cape or Saddle
Reverse Push
Fish are doing a "reverse push" as the end there spawning season and head back to Lake Michigan. There are still a bunch of drop backs in the Muskegon and Big Manistee to chase.
Here is Jeff "Bear" Andrews with a few nice drop backs from the last few days. If you'd like to book a trip with Jeff let us know...and we'll hook you up.
Flash Back Caddis
Lambroughton’s Flash Back Caddis
Hook: TMC 3761 12-16
Tail: Partridge
Body: Hare's Ear Dubbing
Rib: Copper Wire
Flash Back: Gold Mylar
Legs: Partridge
Thorax: Brown Dubbing
Bead: Black/Gold Spirit River
Mo(re) Steelhead
There are are few Steelhead still swimming around on the Muskegon. Here is Dick with a couple nice fish from Monday.
Small Stream Book Trout
Paul came in looking for a Small Stream Brook Trout set up so we hooked him up...
Stop by either store to cast the Redington Classic Trout Rods that match up perfect with a BBS Orvis Reel.
All Purpose Nymph
All Purpose Nymph
All you have to do is change the body dubbing color and you'll get a new pattern for your box.
Hook: TMC 3769 10-18
Tail/Wing Case: Pheasant Tail
Rib: Small Ultra Wire
Body: Nymph Dubbing (Dark Hare's Ear Pictured)
Thorax: Peacock Herl
Legs: Hen Saddle
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