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SUMMARY:Fly Fishing Outing with SWMTU: Coldwater River
DESCRIPTION:Join Schrems West Michigan Trout Unlimited for some fun on the river!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat better way to enjoy our local watersheds and make new fishing buddies than going fly fishing? No matter your skill level\, join SWMTU for a laid-back day on the water followed by a social outing at a local restaurant. \n\n\n\nWe will have mentors available to help beginner anglers with the basics\, including casting techniques\, fly selection\, knot tying\, reading the water\, and wading safety. Please let us know if you need to borrow a fly rod\, as we will have some available. These events are kid-friendly\, but we recommend ages 8+ for the best experience.  \n\n\n\nWe’ll probably meet at a central location and then split up to various access points on the river.  \n\n\n\nIf interested in attending\, contact Taylor Ling at TaylorMartinLing@gmail.com or (616) 780-5478. Please note if you want to lead or group or would like some guidance. \n\n\n\nMonday\, May 18 at 5-8pmColdwater RiverLocation: Dolan Property? (Exact location TBD)Fish species: TroutDinner and drinks: Nighthawk Food & Spirits\, 6950 Whitneyville Ave SE\, Alto 49302
URL:https://swmtu.org/swmtu-event/fly-fishing-outing-with-swmtu-coldwater-river
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SUMMARY:Tie-A-Thon fly tying - March 26
DESCRIPTION:This year\, Schrems West Michigan Trout Unlimited is partnering with Orvis Grand Rapids to host fly tying sessions to benefit Tie-A-Thon! \n\n\n\nThis is the 20th year for Tie-A-Thon\, a group based in South Bend\, IN. Tie-A-Thon collects donated flies to support programs focused on healing and education through fly fishing. This has grown into a national movement uniting fly tyers of all skill levels for one shared purpose – to give back through the art of fly tying. \n\n\n\nThis milestone year\, Tie-A-Thon is proud to support five exceptional organizations whose missions use fly fishing to promote healing\, growth\, and education: \n\n\n\n• Reel Recovery – based in Massachusetts\, helping men living with cancer find renewal through fly fishing retreats and fellowship. \n\n\n\n• Casting for Recovery – National – headquartered in Bozeman\, MT\, supporting breast cancer survivors through healing fly fishing experiences across the country. \n\n\n\n• Fishing the Good Fight – based in Colorado\, advancing men’s mental health awareness and connection through fly fishing. \n\n\n\n• Black Mountain Home for Children\, Youth\, and Families – located in North Carolina\, empowering youth through outdoor education and fly fishing programs. \n\n\n\n• Lee University Fly Fishing Education – located in Tennessee\, integrating fly fishing into higher education as a tool for stewardship and personal growth. \n\n\n\nFly tyers of all skill levels are welcome to help us meet our pledge of 200 flies per pattern. Each of our fly-tying sessions will focus on one pattern\, but we also collect donated flies that were completed outside of those sessions. \n\n\n\nOur tying schedule is as follows: \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, January 22 – pheasant tail nymph\, hook size 18-14\n\n\n\nThursday\, February 26 – elk hair caddis\, hook size 18-14\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 26 – soft hackles\, hook size 16-14\n\n\n\n\nBring your own vice and supplies if you have them. Supplies for basic patterns will be provided by SWMTU and others will be available to purchase at Orvis GR. Variants of the pattern (i.e.\, weighted nymphs\, euronymphs\, different body colors) are happily accepted. While this is not a fly-tying class\, assistance will be available. \n\n\n\nPlease register for a free ticket below for each attendee because space is limited. Contact Paige Werner at wernerp2@gmail.com with questions or if you need to cancel after reserving your spot.
URL:https://swmtu.org/swmtu-event/tie-a-thon-fly-tying-march-26
LOCATION:Orvis Grand Rapids\, 1954 Breton Road SE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tie-A-Thon fly tying - February 26
DESCRIPTION:This year\, Schrems West Michigan Trout Unlimited is partnering with Orvis Grand Rapids to host fly tying sessions to benefit Tie-A-Thon! \n\n\n\nThis is the 20th year for Tie-A-Thon\, a group based in South Bend\, IN. Tie-A-Thon collects donated flies to support programs focused on healing and education through fly fishing. This has grown into a national movement uniting fly tyers of all skill levels for one shared purpose – to give back through the art of fly tying. \n\n\n\nThis milestone year\, Tie-A-Thon is proud to support five exceptional organizations whose missions use fly fishing to promote healing\, growth\, and education: \n\n\n\n• Reel Recovery – based in Massachusetts\, helping men living with cancer find renewal through fly fishing retreats and fellowship. \n\n\n\n• Casting for Recovery – National – headquartered in Bozeman\, MT\, supporting breast cancer survivors through healing fly fishing experiences across the country. \n\n\n\n• Fishing the Good Fight – based in Colorado\, advancing men’s mental health awareness and connection through fly fishing. \n\n\n\n• Black Mountain Home for Children\, Youth\, and Families – located in North Carolina\, empowering youth through outdoor education and fly fishing programs. \n\n\n\n• Lee University Fly Fishing Education – located in Tennessee\, integrating fly fishing into higher education as a tool for stewardship and personal growth. \n\n\n\nFly tyers of all skill levels are welcome to help us meet our pledge of 200 flies per pattern. Each of our fly-tying sessions will focus on one pattern\, but we also collect donated flies that were completed outside of those sessions. \n\n\n\nOur tying schedule is as follows: \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, January 22 – pheasant tail nymph\, hook size 18-14\n\n\n\nThursday\, February 26 – elk hair caddis\, hook size 18-14\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 26 – soft hackles\, hook size 16-14\n\n\n\n\nBring your own vice and supplies if you have them. Supplies for basic patterns will be provided by SWMTU and others will be available to purchase at Orvis GR. Variants of the pattern (i.e.\, weighted nymphs\, euronymphs\, different body colors) are happily accepted. While this is not a fly-tying class\, assistance will be available. \n\n\n\nPlease get a free ticket below for each attendee because space is limited. Contact Paige Werner at wernerp2@gmail.com with questions or if you need to cancel after reserving your spot.
URL:https://swmtu.org/swmtu-event/tie-a-thon-fly-tying-february-26
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SUMMARY:Tie-A-Thon fly tying - Jan. 22
DESCRIPTION:This year\, Schrems West Michigan Trout Unlimited is partnering with Orvis Grand Rapids to host fly tying sessions to benefit Tie-A-Thon! \n\n\n\nThis is the 20th year for Tie-A-Thon\, a group based in South Bend\, IN. Tie-A-Thon collects donated flies to support programs focused on healing and education through fly fishing. This has grown into a national movement uniting fly tyers of all skill levels for one shared purpose – to give back through the art of fly tying. \n\n\n\nThis milestone year\, Tie-A-Thon is proud to support five exceptional organizations whose missions use fly fishing to promote healing\, growth\, and education: \n\n\n\n• Reel Recovery – based in Massachusetts\, helping men living with cancer find renewal through fly fishing retreats and fellowship. \n\n\n\n• Casting for Recovery – National – headquartered in Bozeman\, MT\, supporting breast cancer survivors through healing fly fishing experiences across the country. \n\n\n\n• Fishing the Good Fight – based in Colorado\, advancing men’s mental health awareness and connection through fly fishing. \n\n\n\n• Black Mountain Home for Children\, Youth\, and Families – located in North Carolina\, empowering youth through outdoor education and fly fishing programs. \n\n\n\n• Lee University Fly Fishing Education – located in Tennessee\, integrating fly fishing into higher education as a tool for stewardship and personal growth. \n\n\n\nFly tyers of all skill levels are welcome to help us meet our pledge of 200 flies per pattern. Each of our fly-tying sessions will focus on one pattern\, but we also collect donated flies that were completed outside of those sessions. \n\n\n\nOur tying schedule is as follows: \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, January 22 – pheasant tail nymph\, hook size 18-14\n\n\n\nThursday\, February 26 – elk hair caddis\, hook size 18-14\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 26 – soft hackles\, hook size 16-14\n\n\n\n\nBring your own vice and supplies if you have them. Supplies for basic patterns will be provided by SWMTU and others will be available to purchase at Orvis GR. Variants of the pattern (i.e.\, weighted nymphs\, euronymphs\, different body colors) are happily accepted. While this is not a fly-tying class\, assistance will be available. \n\n\n\nPlease register for a free ticket below for each attendee because space is limited. Contact Paige Werner at wernerp2@gmail.com with questions or if you need to cancel after reserving your spot.
URL:https://swmtu.org/swmtu-event/tie-a-thon-fly-tying-jan-22
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SUMMARY:2025 Women on the Water
DESCRIPTION:Hey ladies\, looking for more fishy friends? Join us for our annual Women on the Water weekend getaway! Schrems West Michigan Trout Unlimited proudly presents this women’s only weekend at the Pere Marquette River Lodge. \n\n\n\nThe PM Lodge is an Orvis-Endorsed Outfitter with a fully stocked fly shop located along the banks of one of Michigan’s most prized blue-ribbon trout streams – the Pere Marquette River in Baldwin. Check out this article on the Pere Marquette River from Trout Magazine and learn more about TU’s Priority Waters work on the Pere Marquette. \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\nThe focus of this weekend is on camaraderie and fly fishing at dark! All experience levels are welcome. There will be opportunities to learn and fine-tune fly fishing skills ahead of our full-day guided float trip on Saturday night. Guide trips are scheduled in the evening in hopes of dodging the heat of summer as this is better for fishing and trout handling. We will likely start by casting big\, buoyant dry flies and hopper patterns\, and as dusk turns to night\, switch over to mousing in the dark for bigger brown trout (the plan is subject to change based on conditions). \n\n\n\nDetails\n\n\n\nDate: July 25-27\, 2025Location: Pere Marquette River Lodge in Baldwin\, Mich.Cost: $550-$650 per person\, includes two nights’ lodging\, one guided float trip\, and meals. Single rooms are $650 per person\, double rooms are $550 per person.Group size is limited to the first 18 registrants. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Vice President Paige Werner at wernerp2@gmail.com or 616-516-9908 with questions or to be added to our email list for future women’s programming. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRates and Contact Info
URL:https://swmtu.org/swmtu-event/2025-women-on-the-water
LOCATION:Pere Marquette River Lodge\, 8841 S M 37\, Baldwin\, MI\, 49304\, United States
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SUMMARY:Women on the Water weekend 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the fourth annual Women on the Water weekend getaway! Schrems West Michigan Trout Unlimited Chapter is proud to present a women’s only weekend at the Pere Marquette River Lodge\, an Orvis Endorsed Outfitter with a fully stocked fly shop. \n\n\n\nThe PM Lodge is located along the banks of one of Michigan’s most prized blue-ribbon trout streams – the Pere Marquette River in Baldwin. Beginners welcome\, intermediate and experienced fly-fishing ladies will also find this trip fun and informative. Support the TU Women’s Initiative and register today! (Group is limited to the first 20 registrants.) \n\n\n\nSchedule \n\n\n\nArrive at the lodge on Friday afternoon or evening. Saturday is our full-day float trip. We are hoping for mayfly hatches so we can cast dry flies but may also use streamers or nymphs for trout based on conditions. Check-out is late morning on Sunday. Most meals are provided\, including something special for Mother’s Day. \n\n\n\nDetails \n\n\n\nRegister by April 7 \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Paige Werner\, SWMTU Board Member\, wernerp2@gmail.com or text/call 616-516-9908. \n\n\n\nNOTE: If you have your own gear\, plan on bringing it: rigged rod\, waders/boots\, or wet wading shoes. If you don’t have your own gear\, let us know when you register.
URL:https://swmtu.org/product/2023-women-on-the-water
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SUMMARY:Women on the Water weekend 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the third annual Women on the Water weekend getaway! Schrems West Michigan Trout Unlimited Chapter is proud to present a women’s only weekend at the Pere Marquette River Lodge\, an Orvis Endorsed Outfitter with a fully stocked fly shop.\n\nThe PM Lodge is located along the banks of one of Michigan’s most prized blue-ribbon trout streams – the Pere Marquette River in Baldwin. Beginners welcome\, intermediate and experienced fly fishing ladies will also find this trip fun and informative. Support the TU Women’s Initiative and register today! (Group is limited to the first 20 registrants.)\n\nThis slideshow requires JavaScript. \nSchedule\nFriday\, July 8\n\nBegin your trip by checking in at Pere Marquette River Lodge between 3-7 pm. We will gather in the main room around 6 pm for introductions and snacks. Social hour will continue with the opportunity for fly tying. Feel free to bring your own equipment and materials if you have them but we will also have plenty available for use.\n\nSaturday\, July 9\n\nStart your day of fishing off with breakfast and coffee. Typically\, this time of year offers easy wading in the Pere Marquette. You will have the opportunity to fish independently in the morning if desired; those who are interested can go out as group with a facilitator to hone their skills.\n\nWe will head back to the lodge for lunch\, some rest\, and to get geared up for this evening’s fishing. Our Orvis endorsed fly fishing guides will pick us up at 5 pm to catch trout with hoppers and mouse patterns until 1 am! Dinner will be served during the float.\n\nSunday\, July 10\n\nOur final day together will start off easy with sharing fish stories over breakfast and coffee. We will need to check out of rooms by 10 am but feel free to stay longer for more fishing or socialization.\nDetails\nRegister by June 10\nQuestions? Contact Paige Werner\, SWMTU Board Member\, wernerp2@gmail.com or text/call 616-516-9908.\n\nNOTE: If you have your own gear\, plan on bringing it: rigged rod\, waders/boots\, or wet wading shoes. If you don’t have your own gear\, let us know when you register.
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