Float fishing for Steelhead

Ed hit some nice fish centerpin fishing on the Muskegon River today.  It was a 50/50 split between beads and spawn bags that hooked our fish today and most did not make the net.  Ed is pictured below with a few we did get into the net.

2/8/2012  The hat actually catches the fish and Ed holds them for the picture!!

2/8/2012  A nice hen from this morning.

2/8/2012  This hen has been in the river a while.

 

Steelhead Fishing

Steelhead fishing has been consistent on the Muskegon River lately.  Jed is pictured below with a few from today.

2/7/2012  Jed with a nice male Steelhead.

2/7/2012  A chunky hen.

2/7/2012  A nice hen Steelhead from the Muskegon.

2/7/2012  There are some fairly bright fish in the system. 

Michigan Winter Steelhead

Steelhead fishing on the Muskegon River was good again today.  Deb and Jim had a good number of hookups in the 5 hours we spent on the water.  Muskegon River water level has dropped and cleared a bit but is still in good shape, temp is about 35.  There are some newer fish in the system along with the winter holdovers.

2/6/2012  Deb with a nice Muskegon River Steelhead.

2/6/2012  Jim with a winter hen.

2/6/2012  Back bouncing for Steelhead.

2/6/2012  Jim with a hard fighting buck. 

Super Sunday Steelhead

Fished a 5 hour half day with Tom and Jim today and the fishing was pretty good.  Back bouncing spawn was the method of choice.  Boat traffic was pretty light compared to the last few days.  I am down to tuesday and friday open for this next week for anyone interested in getting out on the river.  Below are a few pics from yesterday and today's half day trips.

2/5/2012  A healthy winter buck.

2/5/2012  Not to be outdone by Tom, here is Jim with a good one.

2/5/2012  Muskegon River Steelhead.

2/5/2012  Back bouncing spawn for Steelhead. 

2/4/2012  Michigan Winter Steelhead on a sunny day.

2/4/2012  A healthy Muskegon River hen.

2/4/2012  Michigan Steelhead fishing.

  

Muskegon River Steelhead

Steelhead fishing has been very good over the last week and today was no exception.  Ed and Fritz hooked into good numbers of Steelhead float fishing and back bouncing today, we also caught so many trout they were almost a nuisance.  Boat traffic was pretty heavy but there are plenty of fish to go around.  My next openings are tuesday, wednesday and friday of next week if anyone wants to get out and enjoy the mild winter weather and great Steelhead fishing.  Ed and Fritz are pictured below with a few of today's Steelhead.

2/3/2012  Ed with a plump hen.

2/3/2012  Fritz with a colored up Winter buck.

2/3/2012  The mid Winter bite has been good.

2/3/2012  Lots of Steelhead in the upper Muskegon around Pine St.

  

Float fishing for Steelhead

After a few days of great Steelhead fishing in the upper river we decided to do a short trip this morning a little lower in the system to see if the fish were distributed evenly.  The fishing is the same throughout the system.  As for how long they are going to stay on the bite like this only time will tell but I am happy to enjoy it while it lasts.  Jim and I are pictured below with a few Michigan Steelhead caught centerpin float fishing.

2/2/2012  A nice buck on the first drift through the run.

2/2/2012  There are lots of nice hens like this one around.

2/2/2012  Float fishing for Winter Steelhead.

2/2/2012  With all these hens around the egg drop this spring should be like Salmon season!!

  

Muskegon River Steelhead Fishing

Steelhead fishing has been outstanding on the Muskegon River the last few days.  Water level is above normal for this time of year and holding nice color.  With the exception of today boat traffic has been minimal.  Mild weather over the next week should keep the fish on the bite so give me a call if you want to get out of the house and catch some Steelhead.  Pictured below are Jim, Luke, Kurt, Kris and myself with just a sampling of the fish we caught float fishing over the last few days.

2/1/2012  Jim with a nice buck from this morning.

2/1/2012  Kurt with a Muskegon River Steelhead.

2/1/2012  Luke with a Michigan Winter Steelhead

2/1/2012  Jim and Kurt with a double header and yes Luke is fighting another one!!!

2/1/2012  Chalk one up for me.

A triple Luke, Jim and myself put to the net!!!

Jim with a very nice hen.

Kris got manhandled by this fish.

Jim with another noteworthy Steelhead.

Float fishing was great!!!

Kris and myself with a Brown Trout / Steelhead double header.

Jimmy hooked up right as Kris was letting this fish go.