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How to catch more Steelhead fishing, Salmon fishing, Trout, or Small mouth. KEEP IT IN WATER…. We need to keep the fly in the water. The more time the fly spends in the water the better your chances are of hooking a fish. The Zone. You have put yourself in position so that this is the water you see as to hold fish. Is slightly down stream of your position. Make your cast across river and retrieve any slack line. Now drift your offering down stream no faster the flow. Now that slack line you brought at the start of the drift, may be let slowly out (at current speed) to extend your drift. Location. In the fall you can Find Steelhead and Trout behind gravel bars looking for eggs and insects. As the year gets later and the water temps falls, go to the slow water. Look for boulders and trees or back currents. The trout and Steelhead will seek this water to preserve their energy. OFFERING. In cloudy or dirty water you can fish on larger test lines, and brighter offering. As the water clears, drop your line diameter. And look to a more natural offering. Check back for more on Trout and Small Mouth and tactics up dates |
The Boat
The Rivers
I guide West Michigan tributary's,such as the Muskegon river, Manistee, and St.Joe.
From time to time you may find me on the Grand river.
From time to time you may find me on the Grand river.
How we Fish
I spend a great deal of time Fly-fishing, practicing catch and release.
I do also enjoy using a spinning rod and real as well as plugging. When needed I use
indicators.
. I fish many methods, and you don't need
to be an expert. I enjoy teaching first timers. I have been known to keep a fish.
I do fish all year. I have heat on the boat. No the river does not ice over and winter
Steelheading is cool. In the Spring on the year we have a Steelhead run.
The summer offers summer run Steelhead and Small mouth Bass and Trout fishing.
Autumn brings the Salmon run along with Steelhead and lake run Browns.
I do also enjoy using a spinning rod and real as well as plugging. When needed I use
indicators.
. I fish many methods, and you don't need
to be an expert. I enjoy teaching first timers. I have been known to keep a fish.
I do fish all year. I have heat on the boat. No the river does not ice over and winter
Steelheading is cool. In the Spring on the year we have a Steelhead run.
The summer offers summer run Steelhead and Small mouth Bass and Trout fishing.
Autumn brings the Salmon run along with Steelhead and lake run Browns.
RATES
The rate is $295.00 for eight hours two people. That's $147.50 each.
Grilled shore lunch $30.00 for two
I can take third person, for additional $85.00.
Large groups / party are welcome.
If you have a Party's of 12 or more we will comp one person
We have lodging information available for you and conciser service available.
Single angler? Email me and I will put you on the singles list, and pair you with
Small mouth fishing excursions as low as $125.00. This is a single person outing
Gift Certificate's are available for all services
Grilled shore lunch $30.00 for two
I can take third person, for additional $85.00.
Large groups / party are welcome.
If you have a Party's of 12 or more we will comp one person
We have lodging information available for you and conciser service available.
Single angler? Email me and I will put you on the singles list, and pair you with
Small mouth fishing excursions as low as $125.00. This is a single person outing
Gift Certificate's are available for all services
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About Us
YOU NEED
A Fishing license, proper
clothing, Snack & Drink
NO work boots on the boat
You may bring your
waders or favored fishing
rod. There are no docks at
the landing so you have to
take a step or two getting
into the boat.
I Will Bring
Fishing equipment Rods,
Reels, Fly, the Boat
Instruction casting,reading
water,flies know how
and more
When planing your fishing
adventure, keep in mind
that it is possible to fish
more than one river.
A Fishing license, proper
clothing, Snack & Drink
NO work boots on the boat
You may bring your
waders or favored fishing
rod. There are no docks at
the landing so you have to
take a step or two getting
into the boat.
I Will Bring
Fishing equipment Rods,
Reels, Fly, the Boat
Instruction casting,reading
water,flies know how
and more
When planing your fishing
adventure, keep in mind
that it is possible to fish
more than one river.
The Guides
I have been fly fishing for over twenty years. And fishing in general longer, we cater to all
abilities. We offer knowledgeable, prompt, friendly, mature service.
Well maintained boats and top of the line equipment.
We have the guides to accommodate large groups
Guiding is not a second job for me, its my only job. I guide all year not just a few weeks a
year.
We are licenced with the State and Insured
Red Cross first aid training and C.P.R
MI D.N.R. Licence and Insurance
U.S.G.C. Captains Licence
Complying to D.O.T. & U.S.C.G. Drug Screening Requirement
Thank you for visiting our web site. Your Captain Doug Buehler
You may purchase your trip on line with the buy now Icon credit cards accepted.
Fishing licence may also be purchase on line with the on line fishing licence Icon
Sign our guess book
Thanks to the folks that have singed the guess book. But if you have not left me your email
address I can not respond to you questions
mail me with any questions email dougb@riverratdog.com
abilities. We offer knowledgeable, prompt, friendly, mature service.
Well maintained boats and top of the line equipment.
We have the guides to accommodate large groups
Guiding is not a second job for me, its my only job. I guide all year not just a few weeks a
year.
We are licenced with the State and Insured
Red Cross first aid training and C.P.R
MI D.N.R. Licence and Insurance
U.S.G.C. Captains Licence
Complying to D.O.T. & U.S.C.G. Drug Screening Requirement
Thank you for visiting our web site. Your Captain Doug Buehler
You may purchase your trip on line with the buy now Icon credit cards accepted.
Fishing licence may also be purchase on line with the on line fishing licence Icon
Sign our guess book
Thanks to the folks that have singed the guess book. But if you have not left me your email
address I can not respond to you questions
mail me with any questions email dougb@riverratdog.com
phone 517 651 2616
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Michigan’s awesome fishing
There are 36,500 miles of river 11,000 inland lakes in Michigan. From the top of Michigan, the Sault Ste Marie
many opportunities Atlantic Salmon , Pink Salmon, Chinook and Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Bass, Walleye and Perch.
To the Saint Joe River on the south west side of the state. The St.Joe river offers summer run Steelhead
(Skamania), spring run Steelhead and fall run Steelhead, along with fall run Salmon Coho and Kings. The St Joe is
also known for its Small-Mouth bass and Walleye fishing. From the western U.P Lake Gogebic fine Walleye fishing to
the Detroit River World class Walleye fishing. The Detroit River flows to Lake Erie again World class Walleye and
Bass Fishing. Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has been written about in many books with authors’ such as
Hemmingway. The U.P. offers sport fishing in Lake Superior ,Salmon, Steelhead, Pike, Perch, Bass and much more.
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula’s Many Lakes and river’s offer up Brook trout. Rainbows, Brown Trout, Small Mouth
and Pike. Rivers like the Fox, Two Hart, Tahquamenon, Ontonagon and Menominee River. Many of the Lakes of the
Upper Peninsula offer fishing that rivals other world destinations.
Michigan Lower Peninsula also offers World class sport fishing from Big Lake fishing in Lake Michigan, Lake Huron
and Lake Erie. Many in land lakes and rivers. Again World renowned rivers like the AuSable River, Manistee River,
PIne, Pere MarQuette River, (P.M.) Muskegon River, and the St. Joe River. In these renowned Michigan Rivers
fishing for Steelhead, Salmon, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Small mouth bass, pike and Walleye are
the norm. Michigan Fly fishing is as productive of tactic as spinning rod with Spinners, body bait or live bait. On
many of Michigan River Fly fishing with Terrestrials like ants, Grass Hoppers, Crickets are as productive as any
fishing method or tactic. Michigan Rivers boast of magnificent fly hatches large hatches of Caddis, Stone flies, May
fly’s galore Ticos, Blue wing olives, terrific Hendricksen, Sulphur, Isonychia, and Brown and Gray drake hatches
Effrons (white fly). The streamer and nymph fishing are productive year round. Streamers such as Woolly Buggers,
Sculpins, Sexy hex, and Muddlers. Nymphs like pheasant tail, hares ear , caddis and stone. The Grand River is
Michigan’s largest river it begins in the marsh lands of the southern Lower Peninsula and flows west to lake Michigan
at Grand Haven. The Grand River gets very Large runs of Walleye, Steelhead, Salmon, and Brown Trout. The
Grand is also known for its Small mouth fishing. While the river does get fished Guides and Guided trips on the
Grand are not as prolific as on some of Michigan’s rivers. The andromonous fish of lake Michigan enter the Grand
River and make it to the capital city of Lansing. There are Dams along the way and fish ladders at the Dams provide
passage for these Salmon and Steelhead. The Muskegon River is Michigan’s second largest river and begins at
Houghton lake in Michigan Lower Peninsula upper half. (Houghton lake is MI largest inland lake) The Muskegon
River flows south west to Lake Michigan in the Town on Muskegon The andromonous fish of lake Michigan go only
as far as the Town of Croton just 12miles east of the town of Newaygo. This the first Dam on the river and this the
tail water of Croton dam. There are many Michigan fishing guides on this section of the Muskegon River. You can
find Fishing Guides for Fly fishing, Plugging and Bait.
There are 36,500 miles of river 11,000 inland lakes in Michigan. From the top of Michigan, the Sault Ste Marie
many opportunities Atlantic Salmon , Pink Salmon, Chinook and Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Bass, Walleye and Perch.
To the Saint Joe River on the south west side of the state. The St.Joe river offers summer run Steelhead
(Skamania), spring run Steelhead and fall run Steelhead, along with fall run Salmon Coho and Kings. The St Joe is
also known for its Small-Mouth bass and Walleye fishing. From the western U.P Lake Gogebic fine Walleye fishing to
the Detroit River World class Walleye fishing. The Detroit River flows to Lake Erie again World class Walleye and
Bass Fishing. Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has been written about in many books with authors’ such as
Hemmingway. The U.P. offers sport fishing in Lake Superior ,Salmon, Steelhead, Pike, Perch, Bass and much more.
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula’s Many Lakes and river’s offer up Brook trout. Rainbows, Brown Trout, Small Mouth
and Pike. Rivers like the Fox, Two Hart, Tahquamenon, Ontonagon and Menominee River. Many of the Lakes of the
Upper Peninsula offer fishing that rivals other world destinations.
Michigan Lower Peninsula also offers World class sport fishing from Big Lake fishing in Lake Michigan, Lake Huron
and Lake Erie. Many in land lakes and rivers. Again World renowned rivers like the AuSable River, Manistee River,
PIne, Pere MarQuette River, (P.M.) Muskegon River, and the St. Joe River. In these renowned Michigan Rivers
fishing for Steelhead, Salmon, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Small mouth bass, pike and Walleye are
the norm. Michigan Fly fishing is as productive of tactic as spinning rod with Spinners, body bait or live bait. On
many of Michigan River Fly fishing with Terrestrials like ants, Grass Hoppers, Crickets are as productive as any
fishing method or tactic. Michigan Rivers boast of magnificent fly hatches large hatches of Caddis, Stone flies, May
fly’s galore Ticos, Blue wing olives, terrific Hendricksen, Sulphur, Isonychia, and Brown and Gray drake hatches
Effrons (white fly). The streamer and nymph fishing are productive year round. Streamers such as Woolly Buggers,
Sculpins, Sexy hex, and Muddlers. Nymphs like pheasant tail, hares ear , caddis and stone. The Grand River is
Michigan’s largest river it begins in the marsh lands of the southern Lower Peninsula and flows west to lake Michigan
at Grand Haven. The Grand River gets very Large runs of Walleye, Steelhead, Salmon, and Brown Trout. The
Grand is also known for its Small mouth fishing. While the river does get fished Guides and Guided trips on the
Grand are not as prolific as on some of Michigan’s rivers. The andromonous fish of lake Michigan enter the Grand
River and make it to the capital city of Lansing. There are Dams along the way and fish ladders at the Dams provide
passage for these Salmon and Steelhead. The Muskegon River is Michigan’s second largest river and begins at
Houghton lake in Michigan Lower Peninsula upper half. (Houghton lake is MI largest inland lake) The Muskegon
River flows south west to Lake Michigan in the Town on Muskegon The andromonous fish of lake Michigan go only
as far as the Town of Croton just 12miles east of the town of Newaygo. This the first Dam on the river and this the
tail water of Croton dam. There are many Michigan fishing guides on this section of the Muskegon River. You can
find Fishing Guides for Fly fishing, Plugging and Bait.