Acclaimed artist, Joe Van Faasen, and Jon Osborn set out to write a book that was different than a typical fly-fishing lit piece. Rather than a “how-to” manual, Classic Michigan Flies is an illustrated look at 16 Michigan flies (including the Adams, Roberts Drake, Houghton Lake Special, and others), and the legendary men who tied...
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Grand River Fly Tyers Celebration
The 5th annual Celebration of Fly Tying is coming back courtesy of the Grand River Fly Tyers. Saturday, February 23, 9am-4pm Knights of Columbus Hall 5830 Clyde Park Ave, Wyoming http://www.grandriverflytyers.org/
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A Season of Fly Fishing Michigan’s UP
Our February seminar will feature Capt. Brad Petzke of Riversnorth Guide Service and includes dinner. He’ll talk about “A Season of Fly Fishing Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.” February 15, 2013 at Watermark Country Club 5500 Cascade Rd., Grand Rapids (map) 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm Cost is $25 per person and pays for dinner If you...
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2013 Fly Fishing Film Tour back in GR
Now entering its seventh year, The Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) has become the entertainment event of the year for America’s diverse fishing community. In 2012 the Film Tour screened in over 125 North American cities and provided a venue to showcase some of the country’s best independent outdoor film makers. The goal of F3T...
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Calvin Christian students raise salmon in the classroom
(Mlive.com – GRANDVILLE, MI — Calvin Christian High School students are contributing to the salmon population from their classroom and recently got a closeup look at what will be the fruit of their efforts. As students hovered around a slide-out tray full of fish eggs, some giggled as they softly ran their fingers through the...
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Family Friendly Fishing Waters
(Michigan DNR) – Most avid anglers can list multiple places they think are great spots to go fishing in Michigan. But for many inexperienced anglers, finding a great spot can be a barrier to encouraging them to go. To address this issue, the DNR is working on a new project, Family Friendly Fishing Waters. This...
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Find the right fly with Ann Miller
Ann Miller, author of Hatch Guide for Upper Midwest Streams Join us on January 17th to bring your fly selection skills to the next level. Ann Miller will be presenting “Understanding Hatches: The Key to Better Fly Fishing.” Would you like to be catching more fish? Start with the right fly! It’ll be a great...
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Great turnout for 2012 Holiday Party
We had more than 100 people show up for the 2012 holiday party, with lots of kids and families in tow. And who could forget about a special appearance by Santa Claus. Thanks to Jeff Edwards, Ellie Frey, Marc Montpetit, Rich Stekettee, Daver Smith and Tom Mundt for making it happen. We have a gallery...
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Upcoming winter seminars
January 17, 2013 at Watermark Country Club 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm Ann Miller, author of Hatch Guide for Upper Midwest Streams Join us on the 17th to bring your fly selection skills to the next level. Would you like to be catching more fish? Start with the right fly…. February 15, 2013 at Watermark...
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River Stewards program introduces new watershed data collection mapping
(Michigan TU Press Release) – The River Stewards program lead by Kristin Thomas has developed an exciting new website consolidating the data collection sites and specific type of information collected onto maps for individual water shed areas. Please check out the introduction to this exciting and useful site below: You can now see where MITU...