Flies for upper Manistee this time of year?
Gonna be up there this weekend and tying some flies tonight, any hatches I should be thinking about?
u/scottasin12343 — 2 days ago
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Platte/Betsie salmon
Heading up to the Betsie/Platte area next week on a family trip and was wondering if there would be much value of trying to fish the rivers for salmon this early. I see that water temps were in the mid-high 50s this morning from the gauges I could find which seems like they might be starting to come in towards the river mouths. I’ve been on the Platte a few times usually later in the year, so I’m aware that it is pretty much shoulder to shoulder when the run is on but not sure how early in the year it’s worth trying this year.
u/Chairmanmaoschkn — 2 days ago
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Humbled By The Paint Creek
I guess we all start somewhere. I’ve been interested in learning to fly fish for some years and finally decided to start collecting gear and trying to learn what I can about the sport. I started with a Tenkara rod which I took to the Paint Creek today. I went pretty early hoping to catch some cooler waters, and maybe even a fish. As someone with basically no river fishing experience, that place is tough! I walked the trail looking for access points that looked “fishy.” I did my best trying to recall what I’ve learned about reading the water, looking for areas with pools as well as movement.
I’m glad I brought the Tenkara since the areas I stumbled into were extremely tight. I have no clue how you all are able to cast in those areas.
In the end I think I learned some stuff- particularly how wet wading in Chacos might not be the best idea.
And I think I’m hooked. Being that closely surrounded by nature while listening to the river make its music was a great way to spend the day. Now if I can only find those spots with the fish…
I can’t say I was totally skunked. Pulled this little guy out from under an overhang.
u/magnus3rd — 5 days ago