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It has been a long cold winter but that all changed this past weekend. It is 56 today and the snow is disappearing fast. The lower stretch of the river is still ice covered but it isn't going to last long. The warm temps and heavy runoff are going to start drawing good numbers of steelhead into the river. The weather has prevented much fishing on the river so the fish that have been trickling up this winter haven't been pestered. We have some excellent fishing ahead of us. |
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COLD is the weather report from Manistee. We have a wind-chill of negative 15 and the River is plugged with ice but there is good news on the horizon. This weather is going to eventually break and we are looking forward to a great steelhead fishery once it does. There is no better way to beat cabin fever than to spend a day on the river with one of our exceptional guides. Also, keep an eye out for our Manistee Captains as you visit the Fishing Shows this winter. We have a number of Captains taking part in this years shows. If you are planning a Lake Michigan trip this spring or summer, you should be contacting your Captain soon to reserve prime weekend dates. |
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Our river captains are reporting improved catches of Steelhead in the Big Manistee. Salmon are still being taken but their season is coming to an end. Fish are being taken on spawn and plugs. Look for today's North winds and rain to bring more fish into the river. This is an excellent time to be out on the river. Please call one of our experienced captains and arrange your trip today. |
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There is still a lot of fishing ahead of us in 2008. Fishing is excellent in the river right now with good catches of Kings and a few steelhead. Fish are coming on both spawn and lures. Our steelhead fishing will continue to improve as more and more fish enter the river. If you haven't spent a day on the river, you really need to try it. Contact one of our river guides for more information. |
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2008 Manistee Lake Michigan wrap up fishing report April \May Brown Trout and Salmon did not show up in any quantities in Northeastern Lake Michigan. Most of the Browns spent the Winter & Spring on the other side of our Lake. June Steelhead, Salmon & Lake Trout showed up offshore from 100-600 feet of water at the surface thermal breaks. Fishing ran from just so-so to very good offshore. Stinger size spoons in Double Orange Crush, Steelie Stomper, and other medium size spoons seemed to work well. July Lots of fish here (Kings, Steelhead, & Lake Trout) but very few fishermen on lake. It was possible that we had more fish in July then we did in August but not enough fishermen to catch them. The winds and water temperatures were steady with the fish often deep. Spin Doctors & Bechold Fish Catchers with Aqua Gold, & Riverside Flies working early with a new fly, Amy's Baby, working well after the sun got high. August Lots of fishermen & fish with winds that seemingly changed directions daily affecting the thermo clines. Finding where the fish were and at what depth each day was a challenge. Half of the month found our fish within a mile of shore. Silver Horde Ace High Glow plugs seemed to work for most of the month when the fish were shallow and a large attractor in white and also in green & silver with the same flies we use in July plus a new fly, called Jakestra working well when the fish were deep. September The water started to cool and the big fish started the month close to the harbor with very good fishing on plugs. By mid-month the south wind we needed in August started to blow and the Salmon, mostly 3 year olds, and some Steelhead were in 150 feet of water with the thermal break down 80 feet or so. It is not too early to book your 2009 Lake Michigan charters. Remember our July fishery. |
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Fishing has continued to be fantastic with larger Kings than in the previous couple of years at least on average. Fish have been coming on the the shelf early in the top 45 feet using plugs or flashers and flies. Look for north winds to bring fish in close this weekend. |
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Fishing has gone from good to very, very good, some captains catching as many as 18 Salmon to just ok on Friday 5-8 Salmon to very tough this morning with 4-5 foot waves and finicky fish. We tried a new fly this week, called Amy’s Baby from KRW flies and it works very well in bright sunlight. KRW says it will be available this week in limited quantities in local stores. Fish catchers and flies worked well and the Canadian Plugs have started to work when the fish are in the upper 50 feet. Fish are coming from 60-220 feet of water and try from the 12’s to the 19’s. Reports from south of us are that there are lots of fish heading our way. August and September have the potential to be as good as the last two years. Book now. You will find most captains have very limited days left. |
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