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Steelhead Streamer… Steve's Foxxy Brown Steve has been working on a streamer that mimics a small brown trout. The Foxxy Brown looks great in the water, tracks well and most importantly, steelhead want to eat it. This fly is also a very easy tie. Best For… steelhead and trout Could Also Be Used For… salmon, pike and bass ***Materials listed in tying order Hook… spey style hook, size 4 to 6 Notes – 1) Steve ties the second tinsel on the opposite side of the hook from the first, this makes it easier to have them fall next to each other and not overlap. 2) Steve sometimes omits the tail and hasn't decided which version he prefers. |
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Steelhead Tube Streamer… Fred's Ugly Bug (Tube Version) This trout and steelhead streamer is one of Fred Davidson's favorite, Fred is a local Pere Marquette fly fishing guru. Fred ties his on a long shank streamer hook like the TMC 300. Indigo guide Steve Martinez converted Fred's fly to a tube version using an aluminum rivet. The aluminum rivet has a bit of weight and a flat head that really makes the materials pulse. Steve watched Aaron McDaniel use rivets at a Northern Kentucky Fly Fishers meeting and has used the idea since. Best For… steelhead and trout Could Also Be Used For… salmon, pike and bass ***Materials listed in tying order Tube… aluminum rivet (pin removed) glued over plastic tube (ends mushroomed) *SEE NOTE Note – Glue and insert a plastic tube that will fit inside the rivet, a Q-Tip shaft often works perfect. Trim to length and mushroom near a flame. References: Third Coast Fly, Pere Marquette Fishing Report -Dec 21st
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Third Coast Fly, The Fly Fishing Santa with Steve Martinez, Matt Dunn and Kevin Morlock. December 2010.
The Fly Fishing Santa
Santa booked a half day trip with Kevin for steelhead on the Pere Marquette River. Kevin was concerned about the cold and icy conditions but Santa twisted his arm into giving it a try. Even with the flowing ice Santa stuck a nice steelhead on a two-hander and streamer!
The Fly Fishing Santa from Third Coast Fly on Vimeo.
Michigan Fishing Report for December 12th, 2010
For more regular updates, please visit our blog Third Coast Fly.
Pere Marquette- low
Steelhead fishing has been very good in the lower river over the past couple weeks with black and pink streamers on the swing being very productive. However, much colder temperatures are expected this week which will likely freeze the lower river. While there are good numbers of steelhead in the middle and upper river, they are difficult to catch due to the low, extremely clear water. Matt Dunn
USGS Real-Time Data for the Pere Marquette River at Scottville, Michigan
Manistee- average
Steelhead fishing has been good on the Big Man below Tippy, though much of Northern Michigan above the PM is under a blizzard advisory through Monday, so be careful on your way to and from the river.
USGS Real-Time Data for the Manistee River near Wellston, Michigan
Muskegon- low
Steelhead fishing has been a little inconsistent, but many large fish are being caughtPhil Cusey
USGS Real-Time Data for the Muskegon River near Croton, Michigan
The Indigo crew will be heading down to the Indiana On The Fly show again this year. We always look forward to seeing all of our Indiana friends, including our friends at FlyMasters. The Indiana On The Fly Show is presented by the Reel Women – Reel Men club of Indiana.
