Nichole Stout and Jeff Edwards got a chance to represent the Rogue River Home Rivers Initiative and SWMTU on WZZM TV's "Aaron's Adventure: trout fishing on the Rogue River."
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SMWTU helps out Project Healing Waters
Some of our SWMTU members were able to help Project Healing Waters by taking vets down the Muskegon River for an outing of trout and steelhead fishing.
EGR students help clean up Rum Creek
East Grand Rapids students helped clean up Rum Creek in Rockford today! Thanks to Nichol DeMol from Home Rivers, EGR students/parents and rock star teachers Kris Grieffendorf, Andrea Becket, and Kathy Larson.
Fly tying competition from GRFT
The Grand River Fly Tyers are celebrating their tenth year anniversary and are announce their first annual Fly Tying Competition!
Court settlement in 2008 fish kill will protect, enhance Pigeon River
The State of Michigan today announced a settlement with Golden Lotus, Inc. resolving a 2008 sediment release on the Pigeon River which killed thousands of fish.
Fly Fishing Film Tour returns February 7
The original and preeminent exhibition of fly fishing cinema, The F3T (Fly Fishing Film Tour) is a one-of-a-kind experience. Each year fishy folk of all ages gather at premieres to soak up films from around the world, spin a few yarns amongst friends and dream about casts still unmade. If you’ve been, you know what we’re talking about. If you haven’t, we hope to see you soon! In addition to showcasing world-class fly fishing films, The F3T is dedicated to supporting the local fly shops and conservation groups that form the backbone of our sport’s educational and environmental efforts. A...
Brews & Bugs
From Nomad Anglers, here’s are a couple event that may interest you … Fly Tying Instruction at Schomhz Brewery (2600 Patterson Ave SE, Grand Rapids). Cost is $20. All materials provided. Please bring your vise, tools and fly tying thread – 6/0 black & 100 g.s.p. Please contact the shop so they can get a head count if you’re interested in attending the class. (616-805-4393 or [email protected]) January 14 (6-9pm) will feature Kevin Feenstra – Muskegon River Patterns & January 28 (6-9pm) will be the 2 for 1 – Ed McCoy & Jon Ray – Hawkins Fly Fishing Outfitters.
Recap of 2013 Holiday Party
In mid-December nearly 100 people came out for a wonderful evening of family fun to our annual holiday party. In the photo gallery you can seen the fun on the kids faces as they drew pictures of fish and enjoyed their gifts from Santa. We want to give a special shout-out to Ron Barch for supplying the kid-friendly fly tying kits that were given out. This was a very generous and meaningful gift to our future anglers.
Jay Allen on the Muskegon River
Our February seminar will feature fishing guide Jay Allen and includes dinner. He’ll talk about fly-fishing on the Muskegon River. February 5, 2014 at Stonewater Country Club 7177 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, Caledonia (map) 6:30 pm until 9:30 pm Cost is $30 per person and pays for dinner. Please pay via PayPal now or we can accept cash/check at the door. Cash bar. About Jay Allen Jay has fly fished for over 25 years and guided for 14 years. Guiding in the eastern and western parts of the United States has given Jay diverse knowledge and experiences which contribute to his...
What are your thoughts on the Grand River Whitewater project?
The SWMTU board of directors would like your input on the newly released schematic design of the rapids restoration project in the Grand River. The Grand River does not classify as a cold water watershed, however many cold water streams feed the Grand River, and SWMTU plays an important role in restoring, protecting, conserving and connecting our valuable resources in West Michigan. We value our member’s feedback, so please drop us a note with your thoughts about the plans by 12/1 for review at our December board meeting.
Fly Tying Expo coming to Holt
The Great Lakes Council of the International Federation of Fly Fishers will host the 14th Annual Fly Expo on December 7th, in Holt, Michigan. The Fly Expo is the Council’s largest single fundraiser to support its Conservation and Education programs. Click here to read more about the 2013 Fly Expo
SWMTU helps out Reel Recovery
In early September, three SWMTU members volunteered their time to help out a group of men on a fishing retreat with Reel Recovery, an organization that takes men who are recovering from cancer on free fly-fishing retreats. We’d like to thank Larry Risbridger, Eric Johnson and Tom Mundt for helping out with this great cause. You can read the full article from the Lake County Star by following these links: – Page 1 of article – Page 2 of article
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