Posts by Chris Butz
Manistee River Trout Fishing Report for 6.10.25
The Upper Manistee remains behind schedule with our cool spring. We could really use some warmer weather to get the bugs and fish going. As of right now we still have not seen any brown drakes. Isonychias started last week and have provided some solid days of fishing. In addition to the isos we are…
Read MorePine River Trout Fishing Report for 6.10.25
Pine River Fishing Report The Pine is currently running very low and clear for this time of year. Water temps have rebounded nicely after the recent cold snap and are just about perfect. Streamer fishing has been extremely productive this past week. Cloudy days have been the best, but sunny days have been surprisingly…
Read MoreManistee River Trout Fishing Report for 5.24.25
Manistee River Trout Fishing Report The Upper Manistee has been up and down with the inconsistent weather. The super warm weather last week had more fish looking up and this week’s cold weather has put a damper on that. Water temps have been in the 40’s making surface activity sporadic at best. Once we start…
Read MoreManistee River Fishing Report 4.16.25 – Below Tippy Dam
Manistee River Fishing Report below Tippy Dam for April 16, 2025 After super high and dirty water the first week of April, the Manistee has dropped and gotten herself back in shape. The river is still holding a really nice tea stain that is just about perfect for this time one of year. Fish have…
Read MoreDry Fly Fishing
Live and Die with a Dry Fly! When I think about the many traditions immersed in the fly fishing world, images of dry fly fishing for trout quickly come to mind. Dry fly fishing is truly an artistic pursuit. It is typically the first of many fly fishing experiences a trout angler will encounter. Dry fly fishing…
Read MoreManistee River Fishing Report 3.26.25
Manistee River Fishing Report for 3.26.25 The Manistee River Fishing Report for 3.26.25 has the Manistee in great shape and the fishing has been consistently good this past week. Right now the water has a beautiful green color and is flowing right around 2350 ft3/s. We just had another blast of winter with several inches…
Read MoreManistee River Fishing Report 3.7.25
Manistee River Fishing Report 3.7.25 After a long, cold winter we are finally starting to see some signs of spring. Rain and snowmelt earlier in the week has bumped up the flows on the Manistee and has given the river a great green color. There is already an impressive number of fish in the…
Read MoreAre Grouse Good To Eat?
Are Grouse Good to Eat? A Delicious Game Bird Worth Trying If you’re a fan of wild game or looking to expand your culinary horizons, you might have wondered: Are grouse good to eat? Grouse, a type of upland game bird, has been enjoyed by hunters and food lovers for centuries. With its rich flavor…
Read MoreSpring Turkey Hunting Make It A Family Affair – Part 2
When we last met, the family turkey hunting was moving north from my dad’s place in Pentwater to a weekend visit with my family in Traverse City. It was a great time spent with Papa Ted, but definitely culminated in our planned hunt to get my dad a bird on Sunday. The plan was to…
Read MoreSpring Turkey Hunting Make It A Family Affair – Part 1
I’m just going to say it – I love Spring! As the days start to lengthen and we see more sunshine in February, my heart gets excited for the end of April. I know that then Spring will, for the most part, be here in northern Michigan. The other reason that I love Spring is…
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