It has been so dry here in NE Michigan all of September and October. Every time rain is in forecast it just sprinkles and that has put the entire Au Sable River system in very low state. Finally some decent rain the last couple days! Could still use a lot more but at least its […]
With the cool weather of late Atlantic Salmon and Coho numbers just keep building the lower Au Sable River. Even a few Steelhead around and fair amount of spawning Kings. Things have changed in Lake Huron now a days and growing some wonderful fish! River conditions right now – very low and clear with temps […]
Kings came early this year starting in late August and last till mid October. Overall it was an excellent run coming from Lake Michigan! Could have used a little more rain and cool weather in September but think that kept them coming into river in October. I’m sure more Kings will continue to trickle in […]
Recent changes to the license in which guides need for the lower Au Sable from Foote Dam to the mouth at Lake Huron. For guided trips in the lower river a United State Coast Guard Captains licenses in needed now for any type of boat (with or without a motor) . This is the same […]
I get asked the question often: What is your favorite fish/season to fish? There is about a 4 way tie for my favorite! One of them is strippin streamers and hunting for Big Browns. I’m extremely lucky to have my home river here in Michigan to be one most perfect places for Big Browns and […]
Atlantic Salmon started early this year on the Au Sable River and they have been showing up for the last couple weeks now. The last few days of heat has sure not helped the fishing conditions but heading in right direction now. Rain showers this early morning as I’m typing and much cooler weather has […]
The first thing that comes to my mind is being in the Michigan grouse woods, chasing around a couple bird dogs. There is no better word that comes out of an upland hunter’s mouth than the word “Point!!” Usually a four letter word comes out of the shooter’s mouth shortly after the bird was missed […]
Finally made it back home this week from North West Michigan and chasing Kings on the Betsie River. What a wonderful surprise to find in lower Au Sable – Coho run is going real good! Lake Huron numbers have really grown the last few years and these fish are doing so well. These fish are […]