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Entries by Chuck Hawkins
Hawkins Outfitters Puerto Rico-Tarpon
May 26, 2021 in Destination Travel, Fly Fishing /by Chuck HawkinsFly fishing for tarpon in Puerto Rico I had my first experience fly fishing for tarpon in Puerto Rico with Zach, Jay and Steve. The tarpon came in all sizes on many different flies. All anglers landed fish with several in the 80-110 weight range. This was an urban fishing environment, while the area was […]
Grand Traverse Bay Fishing Report for 6.9.20
June 9, 2020 in Fly Fishing, River Reports, Traverse City /by Chuck HawkinsGrand Traverse Bay Fishing Report June 9, 2020 After a slow and cold start to the spring many fishing opportunities on Grand Traverse Bay are starting to materialize. The water is beginning to warm and Lake Trout and Cisco have moved into many of the rocky shallow shorelines of the bay. These fish are congregated […]
Product Review- Patagonia Macro Puff Hoody
February 6, 2020 in Fly Fishing /by Chuck HawkinsCold Weather Gear for Steelhead Fishing The recent drop in temperatures has us fishing everyday in very cold temperatures. That’s the life of a fly fishing guide. We fish in all kinds of weather. Yesterday when we got in the boat it was 17 degrees, clear, and no wind. Cold indeed. Last year […]
King Salmon on Streamers
October 9, 2019 in Destination Travel, Fly Fishing, Fly Tying and Patterns /by Chuck HawkinsKing Salmon, Caught on Streamers For years most people believed that salmon could not be caught after they entered the rivers on anything but dead drift methods. When dead drifting using indicator rigs or chucking and ducking sometimes you get bit another times you are lining or flossing the fish. While fun to fight such […]
Hurricane Dorian Has Delivered a Devastating Blow to Grand Bahama and Abaco Islands in the Bahamas These two islands have been virtually destroyed by the hurricane with large loss of property and life. Below are a couple of links where you can donate to help rescue and rebuild these two beautiful places. Please lend a […]
River Temperature
July 24, 2019 in Fly Fishing Tips, Michigan Trout /by Chuck HawkinsRiver Temperature and Trout, They Can Be In Danger Hopefully most anglers realize that when water temperatures get too warm in our trout streams it is best to leave the fish alone. The reason is that warmer water holds less oxygen and therefore stresses trout. When you add in being hooked and fought by an […]
Hexagenia Limbata
June 22, 2019 in Fly Fishing, Fly Tying and Patterns, Michigan Mayflies, Michigan Trout /by Chuck HawkinsThe Hex Hatch The most highly anticipated may fly hatch in Michigan is the hex hatch. These big mayflies bring the largest fish in the river up to the surface to feed. Hexagenia Limbata is a floating filet mignon to a trout. Therefore the Hex Hatch, whether duns or spinners probably produces more large trout […]
Reach Cast
May 28, 2019 in Fly Fishing Tips /by Chuck HawkinsThe Reach Cast We are going into prime dry fly season right now. The third most important thing in your arsenal behind being able to cast accurately and picking the correct fly is the ability to execute an accurate reach cast. A reach cast is an in the air mend and, once perfected, will give […]
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