Indigo Guide Service

Indigo Guide Service

Michigan fishing guide service specializing in fly fishing or lures. Offering river fishing or lake fishing trips on the Pere Marquette River (near the flies only area), Muskegon River, Mainstee River and Lake Michigan. Michigan fishing charter for salmon fishing, steelhead fishing, trout fishing, smallmouth bass fishing, carp fishing and pike fishing. Michigan fishing report and fly tying area.

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The summer has set in and fishing is good

Posted in Fishing Reports by admin
Jun 30 2010
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West Michigan Fishing Report for June 30th, 2010

Visit our Michigan Fishing Reports page for our most recent reports.

Click here for a good looking single page pdf version of this west Michigan guide report… perfect for a counter top or bulletin board.

For a more detailed report on the Pere Marquette River visit the Pere Marquette River Fishing Report site and our blog Third Coast Fly.
Pere Marquette River          Water Conditions – above average, stained
>>> We got a lot of rain three days ago and the river is just coming down.  Big rubber leg stonefly nymphs produced in the fly water on the 28th and the streamer bite should be good for a few days.  The night mouse bite was excellent in the upper river before the rain and we’re heading out tonight to see how it has held up.  Matt Dunn
USGS Real-Time Data for the Pere Marquette River at Scottville, Michigan

Big Manistee River           Water Conditions – above average
>>> Hex have been cropping up here and there with some good nights and some not so good.
USGS Real-Time Data for the Manistee River near Wellston, Michigan

Muskegon River          Water Conditions – above average
>>> Summer patterns continue to hold sway with nymph fishing still the best option.  Phil Cusey
USGS Real-Time Data for the Muskegon River near Croton, Michigan

Beaver Island >>> The weather on Beaver Island has been up and down, but average fish size continues to be several pounds over last year.  Combinations of yellow, orange and brown have been most productive.  Kevin Morlock


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Carp Fly Recipe… Martinez’s Depth Charge

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Jun 30 2010
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Visit our West Michigan Fly Index page for a quick look at our collection.

Carp Fly Recipe… Martinez’s Depth Charge by Steve Martinez

When the carp are deep you have to get deep quickly to be effective.  This fly is heavy and casts like a kitchen sink but it is effective.  It has became Steve’s bread-and-butter fly for cloudy days when the carp are staying in deeper water.  You can vary the color and size but this is the standard.

Best For… carp          Could Also Be Used For…  trout, bass and steelhead

***Materials listed in tying order

Hook… TMC 200R
Eyes… large yellow lead eyes
Body Weight… 12 or so wraps of lead wire
Tail… brown marabou
Body… olive brown U.V. Polar Chenille
Collar.. yellow mallard
Head… peacock colored Cactus Dubbing

 

 

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A windy Beaver Island in June

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Jun 28 2010
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Guided Trip on Beaver Island, June 12-13, 2010 with Indigo guide Kevin Morlock

Hi Kevin,
 
After you spoke to our fishing Club, Central Ohio Fly Fishers,  this past winter we booked our trip with you to Beaver Island the next day! The clear blue waters reminded us of the Caribbean, and the fishing looked like it was going to be really fun! Everything was “as advertised”! The waters were clear, the fish were huge, and the whole day was a blast! You were a perfect guide, and we look forward to coming back to the very charming, Beaver Island!

Jackie

 

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Michigan carp on the flats

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Jun 27 2010
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Guided Trip on Beaver Island, June 21-22, 2010 with Indigo guide Kevin Morlock

Kevin,

Just a note to thank you again for the great fishing trip earlier this week.  We saw lots of carp and beautiful secluded islands.  I’m not sure I can get back this summer, but I really want to fish with you again next summer. Thank you especially for your patience in getting Charlie a fish.  With his vision and casting ability it was a challenge.

Thanks again for a great time.

George

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Beaver Island carp fishing in June

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Jun 23 2010
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Guided Trip on Beaver Island, June 12-13, 2010 with Indigo guide Kevin Morlock

Hi Kevin,

Jerry and I really enjoyed our recent time on the waters north of Beaver Island.  The boating of a few nice springtime carp was a real treat… Thanks again for a great fishing experience in Lake Michigan and best regards from Muskegon.

Greg

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