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Entries by Jon Ray
Spicy Crab and Smallmouth equals good fun
Sunny Day, high pressure (from anglers and mother nature) try the spicy crab. Featured pattern in the Big Appetite Smallmouth DVD. The next 4 months are prime smallmouth time. Crabs other wise none as crayfish are not the big fly, sexy to tie patterns you read about they flat out catch fish. Plenty of open […]
Air Time, Mr. Smallmouth – Picture of the Day
Mr. Smallmouth getting a little air time. Trying to continue to work on my skills of timing, smallmouth are much easier than steelhead.
3 – Tand Fly Reel – Very Impressed
So if you know me you might find this post kind of funny. But yes I was impressed by a fly reel here most recently. While a lot of my teaching on how to go about fighting and handling fish here in Michigan does not require the reel. I believe in stripping the […]
Brook trout or a Great White?
The aggressive nature of a brook trout reminds me of a Great White Shark sometimes, now the size and teeth on the other hand. Just a different view of a brook trout coming to the boat on a soft hackle tied by John Ingham. Thank you John.
Patagonia Great Divider III – Product Review
Time for a new boat bag and the Patagonia Great Divider was my choice after looking at the many options out there, it was a few simple things that sold me on the Patagonia bag. First the 100% waterproof and fully-welded construction. I found with my old bag, that I would forget about the rain […]
Spot the Real McCoy – Picture of the Day
Been playing with Gray Drakes on a couple different rivers, and by far the best pattern I’ve found is the Real McCoy Gray Drake Spinner, today’s picture is by Ann Miller. Make sure to check out the video and tie up a few Gray Drake patterns.
Summer 2014 Revive Fly Fishing Mag Issue
Here is a link to a new online magazine for me. Revive, new issue just added. Check it out.
Liberty Bottles – American Made and Much More
If you have not checked out Liberty Bottles you need too, I first talked about Liberty Bottles in a post a few months ago referring to how much Liberty Bottles recycles and how focused the company is on being Green. This American made company philosophy, their focus on being green, and their dedication to giving […]
DNR Muskie Survey Please Help
There is a one year survey, on the lakes listed below, to gather information on muskellunge fishing (effort and catch). There are or will be boxes placed at access sites with survey cards. The cards can be complete and mailed or the survey can be completed online. This online option is much easier to do […]
Booking Smallmouth Trips on Traverse Bay
Grand Traverse Bay Smallmouth Bass