Opening Weekend – Pic of the Day
Had a great Opening Trout weekend on the Upper Manistee River, some great dry fly action on Hendrickson’s and a few Caddis. Steelhead rods have been put away. Trout rods are the main focus, and smallmouth and pike rods are really close by. I love the change of season’s, and look forward to chasing some great fish this spring.
Identify and Stop Mud Snails
Quick instructional video on Identify Mud Snails
Free Sole or Spike Pack
Korkers is excited to announce a FREE Sole/Spike Rebate Program for April 2017.
Take advantage of this special offer and experience the latest product innovations from Korkers.
Online Rebate Form: http://www.korkers.com/rebate
If you have plans on of heading to Alaska this year or the next (no felt wading boots are aloud) or just simply need a new pair or wading boots for this season. Korkers has a great line of products. I’ve currently been running around in the Devil’s Canyon’s and they are the best wading boots I’ve ever owned. Check them out and take advantage of this great rebate. #shoplocal
Save the Everglades
Text WATER to 52886, and tell Florida’s leaders to support SB10 and HB761 and to build the EAA Reservoir, which would restore the flow of fresh, clean water to the River of Grass. It’s #NowOrNeverglades
The fragile Everglades ecosystem is at a tipping point and needs the support of the Florida legislature. This ecosystem supports 1.3 million jobs and represents $109 billion to Florida’s economy. More than 200 Everglades scientists agree that increased storage, treatment, and conveyance of water is necessary as a long-term solution.
The EAA reservoir would capture and store Lake Okeechobee overflow to be redistributed to the south and the Everglades, after being cleaned via filtering through the ground. This would stop the damaging discharges to the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee rivers and the choking drought occurring in the Everglades.
65% of Florida voters approved the purchase and the U.S. Congress reaffirmed their commitment to the project in 2016. Orvis and the outdoor industry want everyone to know how precious the Everglades is and how political will can restore the Everglades, Florida Bay, and Florida’s major estuaries.
Science and Rivers
The Secret Life of Rivers from S Solomon Leaping Frog Films on Vimeo.
Take a journey through the unusual world that exists beneath a streambed. Called the hyporheic zone, this world of microscopic flora and fauna is vital to the health of rivers around the world. Find out why, and see the slime on streambed pebbles come to life! Meet for the first time the colorful and unknown world of the Hyporheic Zone and why it is important.
New Len’s by Costa Del Mar
Costa Del Mar has a new lens that is a great lens to have in your gear bag. Many of the best days of fishing are cloudy and rainy. You are not going to want to be wearing your bright sunny day lens. It’s important to have the right lens to the conditions that you are fishing in. Especially if you are a streamer fisherman. I just wore these lens the other day and they are great. I had a all day rain day, and had no problems seeing what I needed to do my job. Here is a link from Costa letting you know more about the Sunrise Mirror that just came out this week.
Booking Smallmouth Trips on Traverse Bay
Grand Traverse Bay Smallmouth Bass