Female Common Goldeneye or Whistler

Common Goldeneyes are frequently called “Whistlers” because the wind whistles through their wings when they fly.
Common Goldeneye or

Bob Summers – Third Year Flyfisher new trailer

“Summers” trailer…. from RT on Vimeo.

This is the trailer for “Summers” a piece about Michigan bamboo rod maker Bob Summers. The piece touches a little on Bob’s history as a rod builder but also explores Bob’s relationship with George Griffith (founder of TU) who were fishing buddies for 25+ years in and around the AuSable river in NE Michigan.

This piece, along with the full version of The Brothers Brown, will be a special feature on the soon to be released DVD…THE RIVER.

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Midge’s and Nymphs from MT

As temps once again here in MI are near record lows today for this time of year, this little brown trout clip warms the heart as truly we should only be weeks away from going trout fishing once again.

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Scud

Scuds are tiny crustaceans, close relatives of crayfish and shrimp.  As you can see they look most like shrimp.  Found this scud along the Manistee River