Entries by Jon Ray

Season of the Red-Side

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Early season (late Sept – Novemeber) is all about the chrome, but now as winter sets in.  This year especially with mother nature giving us plenty of snow and cold so far, the red-strips are making a strong appearance.   Big bucks with single and double strips are starting to show up in our catches. […]

On the Hunt for Patagonia Beer

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Patagonia celebrating it’s 40 Anniversary teamed up with New Belgium Brewery (Fat Tire) and created a beer I think I need to try and type up a review.  Stay tuned for more as I hunt this holiday season for this tasty brew.  Click here to go to Patagonia’s site to learn more.

Feelings we all share.

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I have two favorite quotes from this film “It’s really up to the Salmon” – when fishing we try to come up with all these theories of how to catch more fish.  When we really get down to the basics of our theories it really does come down to the fish.  They control so much […]

Limited Time Offer – Holiday Special

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Kevin Feenstra and I decided to get in the holiday spirit and offer the Smallmouth DVD at a new Holiday Special price of $22.99.   A perfect gift for under the tree or in your stocking.  Order now and I promise to get it to you for Christmas.

Mangled Fly Hoodie Endorsement

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Just received this email from Aaron K. who bought a Mangled Fly Hoodie early this fall just thought I would share.  Thanks Aaron!  I totally agree the best hood on a hoodie I’ve ever worn. The Mangled Fly logo hoodie is, hands down, my go to mid layer, perfect under the down puff..  I have […]

Let the DNR know how you feel, please say NO!

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The DNR is proposing to lease mineral rights, including surface rights along the AuSable River. Please read the information below and send a letter to the DNR expressing your concerns. This needs to be stopped! Here is a link to the actual letter from Michigan TU http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=ofdfc7kab&v=001oA2V4_LfOV0bk00E-I5lVOo8zq3GOdPwZ2Pz-GtJ3LByJbRHbCTd8GDUl9AJmPcnkMKQa2P76qWhabMYb-CaVG2lEN956zkNGJ_NRm6p92XDwh0dkwcRCdT9bW6l13Ho