Indigo Guide Service

West Michigan Fishing Report for November 10th, 2009

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 Pere Marquette River Fishing Report site.  The latest update is "Perfect PM River Steelhead, steelhead fly — the Glow Nuke Egg" it was updated on November 10th, 2009.
Pere Marquette River
Temps – 40’s          Water Conditions – perfect
>>>Good numbers of steelhead in the PM River with perfect water conditions.  The lower water is high with a dark color, go big and bright.  Salmon are about gone so the steelhead focus around spawning gravels is slowing down.  Kevin Morlock
USGS Real-Time Data for the Pere Marquette River at Scottville, Michigan

Big Manistee River
Temps – 43          Water Conditions – good
>>>Reports are that the steelhead bite has slowed on the Manistee River.  Steelhead are moving into slower holding and feeding waters, large streamers are still producing.
USGS Real-Time Data for the Manistee River near Wellston, Michigan

Muskegon River
Temps – 49          Water Conditions – slightly stained
>>>Water levels have slowly fell, current cfs is 2480.  Recent high water has brought decent numbers of steelhead in the Muskegon River.  Additionally, once the flows stablilize, trout should find their way back to traditional holding areas.  Phil Cusey
USGS Real-Time Data for the Muskegon River near Croton, Michigan

Perfect Michigan Steelhead!  A couple of the perfect steelhead that have been caught and released in our west Michigan streams in the past few days.

Steelhead Fly — Glow Nuke Egg… A good choice when you need an attention getter in high dark or dirty water.  You can see the recipe for this fly here.

See other fly patterns on our west Michigan fly pattern index page.

Barothy Lodge in Walhalla, Michigan is the perfect place for your next Pere Marquette River vacation. For more information on what to do and see in West Michigan visit the Ludington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (Ludington CVB) web site.

Feather-Craft of St. Louis is having their annual fall open house Saturday, November 7th and they invited the crew from Indigo!  Steve Martinez and Mark Knee will be heading down to St. Louis to meet customer, answer questions, tie flies and eat free food.  If your in the area stop in and say hi.  The folks at Feather-Craft are experienced and friendly and always make you feel at home.  They are also the best stocked fly shop that I know of… if they don’t have the tying materials your looking for it probably doesn’t exist.  If you are not familiar, they also have a great paper and online catalog.

West Michigan Fishing Report for October 30th, 2009

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 Pere Marquette River Fishing Report site.  The latest update is "Solid steelhead numbers but the PM River has high water" it was updated on October 30th, 2009.
Pere Marquette River
Temps – 40’s          Water Conditions – high and dirty
>>>PM River Steelhead numbers are solid but high dirty water and lots of leaves are going to make things tough for the next few days.  Kevin Morlock
USGS Real-Time Data for the Pere Marquette River at Scottville, Michigan

Big Manistee River
Temps – 47          Water Conditions – high
>>>Few spawning salmon and dropping water temps are moving the Manistee steelhead into slower holding waters.  Large streamers swung seems to be the best bet… something that stands-out against the gobs of leaves drifting downstream.
USGS Real-Time Data for the Manistee River near Wellston, Michigan

Muskegon River
Temps – 51          Water Conditions – slightly stained, rising
>>>Some salmon are in the Muskegon River.  Spawning has reached its peak.  Try eggs and caddis larva making sure to cover the dark water behind salmon beds searching for a nice Muskegon River trout or steelhead!  Some larger trout have been caught on streamers in the deeper runs.  Phil Cusey
USGS Real-Time Data for the Muskegon River near Croton, Michigan

Ethan and his first steelhead with Grandpa holding, caught yesterday on the PM River!

Martinez’s Halloween Caveman
***Materials in tying order
Tube… Eumer, small
Cone… bronze, medium
Tail… barred rabbit strip
Body… Hareline Dubbin, uv polar chenille, silver
Tinsel… pearl crinkle
Collar… barred rabbit strip

See other fly patterns on our west Michigan fly pattern index page.

Barothy Lodge in Walhalla, Michigan is the perfect place for your next Pere Marquette River vacation. For more information on what to do and see in West Michigan visit the Ludington Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (Ludington CVB) web site.

Indigo Guides Steve Martinez and Kevin Morlock will be attending the FlyMasters of Indianapolis open house Saturday, October 24th, 2009.  We are looking forward to answering questions, tying flies and eating that great lunch.  FlyMasters is a great shop that is just stuffed with everything fly fishing and they also have a very experienced and knowledgeable staff.  If you have the time stop in and please say hello. Visit the FlyMasters site for more detail and directions.

Saturday October 24th is the BIG DAY

Beginning our 20th year in the Fly Fishing business. It is going to be a great year, come and have some fun with us in the coming year.

>>>New York Strips for the first 200 people, prime rib will be served as back up.

>>>New Rods and other fun equipment for 2010 from our various reps.

>>>We will have guides from Alaska, Great Lakes, and the Caribbean to discuss fishing opportunities near and far!

>>>Wine Tasting from 1-3 p.m. Taste some white and red wines and get ready for the holiday season.

>>>John Shaner, from Hardy, will be here on our 20th year kickoff party October 24th and will service any Hardy reels you have. John can tell you everything about your reel. It is just like the antique road show for fly fishing reels!

More details to come before October 24th. Reserve the day for yourself and have a great lunch on us!