Late Season Steelhead
When most people gave up on Steelhead for the year good customer Jason S. decided to chase a few this past weekend on our favorite trib...
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.
Mo(re) Steelhead
There are are few Steelhead still swimming around on the Muskegon. Here is Dick with a couple nice fish from Monday.
Steelhead Art – Muskegon River
Our good friend Becca had a chance to chase Steelhead for the first time on the Muskegon River. Sometimes it takes anglers multiple trips up north before they even hook a Steelhead. Becca was able to land 3 during her first trip!!! Congrats on a great outing. Check out her work at - www.becca-schlaff.com
There are still a bunch of Chrome out there to chase, let us know if you need some recommendations. NA
Rocking the Trucker Blue.
Hawkins DV Sculpin
DV Sculpin Material List - here is the step by step directions via Hawkins Outfitters. - LINK
- Owner 5315 size 2 trailer hook
- 4x Long size 2 streamer hook
- Black Rainbow Polar Flash
- Black and Purple Rubber Legs
- Silver Polar Flash
- Black Schlappen Feather
- Purple UV Ice Dub
- Black Possum
- Dumbell eyes size Medium
Great streamer pattern for Steelhead.
7100 One Sage Steelhead
Jeff "Bear" Andrews testing out the new 7100 Sage ONE fly rod.
Jeff "Bear" Andrews
Dr. Steel
Here a to Steelhead caught this past week from Dr. Maino (top) & Dr. Sawyer (bottom) on the Big Manistee.
Dr.Maino - Big Man Steelhead
Dr.Sawyer - Big Man Steelhead
Senyo’s Creature
Great swinging fly for Michigan steelhead!
Hook: TMC 7999
Tail: barred rabbit strip and flashabou tied on an articulated hook ( clipped)
Body: More flashabou and two segments of palmered marabou
Collar: schlappen palmered
Head: chenille or estaz
Guide’s day off- Alaska style
Here is a little taste of what Alaska fly fishing guides do on the off season. Fly fish Alaska.
John Hohl w/ 38" AK steelhead
Dawn Hohl w/ 36" AK steelhead
A beautiful Alaska spring morning
For a the Alaska fly fishing trip of a lifetime contact Alaska Fly Anglers. www.alaskaflyanglers.com John @ (907)252-2868
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