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Fishing Report 1-30-12
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Trout Report
The fishing has slowed a little the past few weeks but we continue to move 2-3 solid fish a trip and get at least one to the net. I have been fishing Eli's big cat 4, GLD, and cat 5's from www.greatlakesfly.com and the fish have really responded well! We have been moving the flies at a pretty good clip and the fish have been very aggressive. All I can say is get out and enjoy the fishing and the beautiful scenery! The fishing has been great!
If old man winter ever starts to sink his teeth in a bit, the fishing will start to slow down and fish will be taking up refuge in their winter lies. So, now is the time to slow the rate at which you move your streamer and focus on deeper slow water pools where fish are likely to hold. Also, time of day becomes more and more important as temperatures start to fall. The initial warm-up in the morning around 10a.m. and the late afternoon 3-4p.m.warm up are great times to look for feeding fish. Although, a trout will feed when it wants so dress warm and spend the day out on the river and enjoy what mother nature has to offer.
Thanks,
Capt. Todd
(989) 225-2478
toddzwetzig@sbcglobal.net
*Conservation Alert*
Take The 70 Degree Pledge
When the morning temperature at Mio Dam is 70 degrees or more then I will not fish for trout on that stretch of the Au Sable River, Mio to Alcona Pond. If I choose to fish that day, it will be on other streams with cooler water, further downstream for warm water fish such as smallmouth bass, or on the many lakes in the area. If I catch a trout I will let it go immediately. When the temperatures fall below 70 degrees at Mio Dam I may consider fishing the stretch again, but will do it early in the morning, at twilight, and at night. I will use a thermometer to fish runs with cooler water so the trout have a better chance at surviving catch and release. I recognize that this is a necessary practice during the hottest part of the summer, late June through mid August, and I am helping the fishery when I do it.
Thanks to Kevin, Jason, Adam, Mike, Casey, and Matt for another great group outting this year !
Nice fish Connor !
Kevin showing the fish some love!
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Here is the latest addition to our fleet !!!!! This is a 16' jet sled that is capable of getting us into some great smallmouth and trout waters. It worked great on dark hex tonight !!!
What do guides do on a day off ? They try and prove all the bull they've talked all season long true !!!!!!!!!!!! This fish should do just that !!!!!!! Nice fish Jeff. This brown trout was over 30" and went 21 pounds on the scale!!!!!!!!
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The show is done!!! Click on the link below and watch the May 28th show!!!!!!
Who needs waders? Not my daughter! She wants to catch fish with daddy no matter how cold the water is. I have the feeling this is the beginning of a life long passion for my little girl!
Dave shows off a nice South Branch brown trout he found during an early morning hopper float.
The boys for the annual outdoor triathlon made it up for a great day of daytime fishing. This was a welcomed break from the night grind of hex fishing. Thanks again to Adam, Kevin, Mike, Casey, Matt, and Jason (cookie).
Well, I finally got to get involved in the fun! Jac has been on fire the past few weeks and actually moved this fish the past two times we floated together. In fact, he moved it again yesterday and it hit his streamer but the hook came out. I threw right in behind him and this guy came back and ate mine. I guess I have to give half the credit to Jac for scouting him for me! I guess I should also throw a little credit to Eli of Great Lakes Fly for tying me one of his Great Lakes Deceivers that seems to always move fish.The pics below are some of the other fish we caught the past 4 weeks.
