Northern Michigan Smallmouth Bass Smallmouth bass fishing season in Northern Michigan is fully underway. We have been fishing both Grand Traverse Bay and most of inland lakes in the area. The mid size inland lakes are either full spawn or trending towards post spawn (meaning topwater is on the menu). The big lakes like Crystal […]
Spring Tying Tips Make sure to check out the blog post at Loon Outdoors that Jon Ray wrote about Spring Tying Tips. Especially focused on baitfish patterns and staying organized during your Spring Tying prep time. Sneaky Organization Product Within the article I talk about Loon’s Bench Rings these rings have really streamlined my tying […]
Steelhead on the Manistee River below Tippy Dam is some of the best fishing in Michigan. Check out the latest fishing report for more information, looking to book a guide a guide trip give Mangled Fly a call.
Hooks for Steelhead Top picks for steelhead hooks, talk about a sticky topic! I’m sure this is going to open a can of worms, but I wanted to address this topic as it gets a lot of attention amongst our guide staff. Every day, no matter what we are fishing, every rig we tie starts […]
Spring Steelhead in February For those of you that have followed Mangled Fly for a while you know how much we have loved February Spring Steelhead. Well this week the ice broke free in many locations on the Manistee River and we have been slowly getting the boats out and enjoying the strong fishing opportunities. […]
Tippy Dam to Rainbow Bend Take a virtual tour of the Manistee River boat ramps with our short video clip showcasing the scenic route from Tippy Dam to Rainbow Bend. With almost 100″ of snow this season, parts of the river are completely iced over. If your starting to plan your trip today you better […]
Spring Steelhead Fishing on the Big Manistee River As winter starts to fade away and the days get longer, many anglers in Michigan begin to turn their attention to spring steelhead fishing. One of the premier destinations for chasing these elusive fish is the Big Manistee River below Tippy Dam. This stretch of river is […]
Mousing for Trout In this video, the Northern Angler crew interview Ed McCoy and take a deep dive into mousing for big trout. For years, Ed has dedicated his summer months Night Fishing down the Manistee River in the dark finding fish to chase mouse and frog patterns. He shares what he has learned so […]
New YouTube Video Have you checked out the new YouTube Video? Ed, Jeff, and I sat down with Brian Pitser from the Northern Angler to discuss our thoughts about the 2024 Fall Fishing. This is a new format that we tried and I’m open to any thoughts you have or comments. So please drop us […]
How to stay warm on your next fall or winter steelhead trip. Here is a list of the must have items to keep you warm and dry.
Grand Traverse Bay Smallmouth Bass