You are part of the Rogue River watershed community! The Rogue River is an extremely important coldwater resource in southern Michigan. In angling trips alone the Rogue River brings in $485,000 per year to the local communities. We need YOUR input to help guide activities to protect and restore this valuable resource. The Rogue River Watershed Council, a group established in 2000 to protect this resource, needs your input on the roles you think the Council should play and the issues the group should tackle. Please take this short 2-minute on-line survey and help direct activities in the Rogue River...
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Do you know what it means to chum for steelhead?
This is a controversial subject for some anglers, and it’s becoming an issue that may affect the quality of your fishing and the quality of our cold water fish? Basically it means tossing loose salmon eggs in the river to start a steelhead feeding frenzy so an angler improves his chance of catching a salmon. We recommend you learn about the practice and join in the conversation at https://sites.google.com/site/realsteelheadersdontchum/
Michigan hydropower success story
Here’s a quick video about some of the work Consumers Energy has done on the Croton Dam on the Muskegon River. It features local guide Kevin Feenstra. Michigan Hydropower Success Story from Andy Maser on Vimeo.
Classic Michigan Flies – 16 Legendary Patterns
Acclaimed artist, Joe Van Faasen, and Jon Osborn set out to write a book that was different than a typical fly-fishing lit piece. Rather than a “how-to” manual, Classic Michigan Flies is an illustrated look at 16 Michigan flies (including the Adams, Roberts Drake, Houghton Lake Special, and others), and the legendary men who tied them. In other words Classic Michigan Flies includes the mystery and history of Michigan Fly fishing lore in one volume. Joe and Jon are recent members of the Schrems chapter and thought perhaps their project would interest members of TU locally and nationally. They had...
Grand River Fly Tyers Celebration
The 5th annual Celebration of Fly Tying is coming back courtesy of the Grand River Fly Tyers. Saturday, February 23, 9am-4pm Knights of Columbus Hall 5830 Clyde Park Ave, Wyoming http://www.grandriverflytyers.org/
A Season of Fly Fishing Michigan’s UP
Our February seminar will feature Capt. Brad Petzke of Riversnorth Guide Service and includes dinner. He’ll talk about “A Season of Fly Fishing Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.” February 15, 2013 at Watermark Country Club 5500 Cascade Rd., Grand Rapids (map) 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm Cost is $25 per person and pays for dinner If you have questions, please call Jeff Edwards at 616-293-8684. RESERVE YOUR SEAT NOW – add quantity on the next page February Seminar $25.00 USD Your name(s) About Capt. Brad Petzke Pioneering different fly fishing techniques in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula for over 12 years, Capt....
2013 Fly Fishing Film Tour back in GR
Now entering its seventh year, The Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) has become the entertainment event of the year for America’s diverse fishing community. In 2012 the Film Tour screened in over 125 North American cities and provided a venue to showcase some of the country’s best independent outdoor film makers. The goal of F3T is to energize the industry and inspire film makers to create new cutting edge films that both entertain and educate outdoor enthusiasts. Visit the F3T website to view movie trailers. Discount tickets are available at Great Lakes Fly Fishing and Nomad Anglers in Grand Rapids....
Calvin Christian students raise salmon in the classroom
(Mlive.com – GRANDVILLE, MI — Calvin Christian High School students are contributing to the salmon population from their classroom and recently got a closeup look at what will be the fruit of their efforts. As students hovered around a slide-out tray full of fish eggs, some giggled as they softly ran their fingers through the pea-sized pink fish-to-be. Touring the Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery in Mattawan, 12 Honors Biology sophomores learned the intricacies of raising chinook salmon from egg to fry. Their teacher, Mike Hoekwater was the first to take advantage of a $1,000 grant from Schrems West Michigan Trout...
Family Friendly Fishing Waters
(Michigan DNR) – Most avid anglers can list multiple places they think are great spots to go fishing in Michigan. But for many inexperienced anglers, finding a great spot can be a barrier to encouraging them to go. To address this issue, the DNR is working on a new project, Family Friendly Fishing Waters. This project will consist of developing a website dedicated to connecting interested individuals with local fishing opportunities. To build this website the DNR needs help from volunteers in collecting informative submissions about water bodies located throughout Michigan that would be easy for new anglers to access...
Find the right fly with Ann Miller
Ann Miller, author of Hatch Guide for Upper Midwest Streams Join us on January 17th to bring your fly selection skills to the next level. Ann Miller will be presenting “Understanding Hatches: The Key to Better Fly Fishing.” Would you like to be catching more fish? Start with the right fly! It’ll be a great evening of dinner, socializing and fishing tales. If you have any questions, please contact: Don Messinger, 616-846-7600, [email protected] January 17, 2013 at Watermark Country Club 5500 Cascade Rd., Grand Rapids (map) 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm Cost is $25 per person and includes dinner ...
Great turnout for 2012 Holiday Party
We had more than 100 people show up for the 2012 holiday party, with lots of kids and families in tow. And who could forget about a special appearance by Santa Claus. Thanks to Jeff Edwards, Ellie Frey, Marc Montpetit, Rich Stekettee, Daver Smith and Tom Mundt for making it happen. We have a gallery of photos if you want to check them out.
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