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Posts tagged "tippy"

Trout Season Begins Just in Time

Posted by Ted Kraimer - May 3, 2016

Trout Season is now open throughout the state and it’s a good thing because the steelhead run is pretty much over.  While a few fish remain in local rivers like the Manistee, Betsie and Boardman, quality steelhead fishing just isn’t around due in part to some nice weather, a lack of rain and possibly a reduction in the fish population. I suspect some more fish will enter rivers in the weeks ahead after some rain but with water temps in the 50’s, they won’t be around for long as they are quick to come and go in these conditions.

The weekend found some decent weather and dry fly fishing for those looking to cast a floating line to feeding trout. Some Hendricksons have been on the surface along with BWOs and caddis on the upper Manistee and Au Sable rivers. Those fishing streamers have had mixed success when covering water and waiting for a hatch. This can be a great time of the year to cover water  with streamers with a rigged dry fly rod in the boat for when the fish start rising.  Hendricksons emerge from late morning until early evening with cloudy days being best – click here for an emerger pattern. Spinner falls have been light but will build in the weeks ahead with warm evenings offering some good fishing.

Those looking for a chance at Steelhead might find a few hours in the morning on the Manistee a good approach before the sun gets too high and switch to targeting trout after. Streamer and wet-fly fishing has been decent and will only get better in the weeks ahead. It appears that spring is finally here!

Good luck,

Ted

May Fishing – It’s not far away and it’s a great month for streamer and dry fly fishing for Trout.
Big Bugs – The month of June is the month of Big Bugs – Isonychias, Brown Drakes and the Hex – got dates?
2016 Dates – Now booking for the entire fishing season: trout, carp, bass, salmon and fall Steelhead.

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Full On Fall

Posted by Ted Kraimer - October 9, 2014

With the trees in full color and our first frost behind us, there is no denying that fall is here. What isn’t here are the usual number of fish – both salmon and steelhead in the local rivers.

With a good wind on the Lake yesterday more fish should congregate near the river mouths and start heading upstream with the solid river flows.  Water levels have come down close to normal again after last week’s deluge however there is still a slight stain to the water which is a good thing.

The Manistee has the highest concentration of salmon, steelhead, and anglers right below Tippy Dam. Fish are sparsely scattered in the lower river but with enough casts in enough water you should find some fish. A few fresh salmon have shown up in the past week and the steelhead continue to trickle in. Once hooked, you will know it as these fish continue to impress as they demonstrate their jumping qualities and sometimes the color of your backing. Egg flies in #4 and #6 have been working but as the water continues to clear up the smaller #8 and #10’s should start working better – at least near and around the spawning salmon. This is the time to fish a lot of eggs as you “Match the Hatch“.

The Betsie still has salmon in it and an errant steelhead or two. Like the Manistee, the water below the dam (Homestead) is popular with fish and fisherman. Cover water and fish the slots and runs near spawning fish for fresh fish and a possible steelhead.

With archery deer season going and the full moon deer activity to and from the river has increased so be careful  when driving.

Good luck,

Ted

Open dates through Mid-November:  November 11 and 13

Trout  – With fall here have the Upper Manistee River and its trout all to yourself.
Fall Steelhead– From now through November – this is the time of year for Steelhead.
2015 Fishing – It isn’t too early to get your dates booked for next year – now booking for all seasons.

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