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With years of experience in the field and on the water, our team has developed a deep understanding of Michigan’s landscapes, game birds, and fish species. From reading the woods for grouse to knowing where trophy trout hide, we use our expertise to create unforgettable hunting and fishing experiences.

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Tying knots in low light

Like many of you as I’ve aged, knots are more difficult to tie as the sun goes down. These old eyes aren’t what the used to be. Through the years,...
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The 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...
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Hexagenia Limbata

The 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...
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River 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...
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King 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...
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Swinging Flies for Steelhead

In the last ten years many improvements have come about that have increased our success at hooking and landing steelhead on a swung fly. What is swinging flies. It’s the...