River Rat Doug Outfitters Its a little cooler than normal, that has the bug hatches off a little but not entirely. We still have some takers. Hex hatches had been progressing very well, with some awesome evening fishing. The cooler temps also have the Small mouth feeding deeper not looking up at the flys, but spinner fishing have been bring the fish to the net. Scamania fishing have been good on the St joe and OK on the Manistee. We have been fishing nymphs, Streamers, Indicators and other tactics. We have been landing fish with each outing. And Yes we do have dates open. So contact us to reserve your date today READ Matt Supineski's Article About Michigan's Steelhead Superhighways river in FLY FISHERMAN'S Magazine Check out tubeflies.com You may also target Salmon, Steelhead and Bass with Spinners www.backwoodstackle.com Used fishing equipment |

| 1 How long have you been in business continuously as a guide? What size is your boat/boats? What is the age of your boat/boats? What is the size of engine/engines on your boat & how old are they, & do you maintain them? Do you brief the clients as to life jacket/fire extinguisher locations before departure? Do you brief the clients as to your fishing procedure & what to expect before departure? Do you ask input from the clients as to their fishing preferences each day? What species of fish do you target? How many clients do you take out at a time? How many rods do you run at a time? Do you normally troll, mooch or jig, Fly-fish, Spin? Do you supply the rods & reels? Do you use the long "noodle rods" & single action reels? Do you offer star drag reels & down rigger rods as an option??An I supply my own rod & reel? If I am left handed & bring gear matches your requirements? Do you run bait, lures or Flys? Are you catch and release? Do you clean & provide for packaging & freezing of the clients catch? Do you supply the clients with a map of how to initially find your location? Do you make provisions for client’s motel/cabin stays if applicable? Where do we meet you for a day of fishing, at our cabin or the dock? When is the departure time, & how long are we on the water? Do you offer a "Rain Check" provision for un-fishable weather? Is your fee is based on how many clients per trip? Are there any extra hidden charges? What type of funds do you require? How much of a deposit do you require? When is the balance due? Do you stay abreast of any new fishing regulation changes? Do you have a e-mail & a web-page? Do you have a cell phone that we can contact you if need be? |

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