Ed roden of the hobie fishing team with a flint river smallmouth bass. Good read about smallmouth book bass fishing forums. But the hotspot south of the blue water bridge, where lake huron dumps into the st. Go fishing with a seasoned professional guide that is endorsed by some of the best in the business. Lawrence river is a place that every bass fishing angler needs to experience. Art of fishing guide services art ferguson takes you out on the water to catch a few november fall smallmouth on lake st. Clair light is central to the landmarks that let us know where we are on lake st. Many inland lakes produce outstanding bass fishing opportunities like this. Most of your fly rod brands that are designed for salt water fly fishing work great for smallmouth bass.
The smallmouth bass fishing in these great lakes is phenomenal. I am definitely going back, and it will be with dean and dean meckes charters. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. All were caught from cuts through riprap where the tennessee river. Pennsylvanias brutal winter has slowed down and as things are thawing out, bass are starting to bite. Come experience the great bass fishing that lake st. However, snake river smallmouth are there in numbers and 50, 75 or 100fish days arent unknown for those smart enough to use appropriate rigs and move to ideal water temperatures to find the productive fishery.
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Green berets ultralight bug out bag with gear recommendations. Widely recognized as one of the nations great smallmouth and muskie fisheries. A very educated pick for river fishing enthusiasts. Catchguide fishing books rapidan smallmouth fishing locations. A lot of fish move shallow at this time in preparation for the spawn and are actively feeding. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced angler, i am able to cater to your skill level to get the most out of your day on the water. Forums michigan fishing warm water species fishing lk. The great lakes have arguably the best smallmouth bass fishing in the whole world.
Clair, the best way to find fish is to pick up a crankbait, wait for the wind to blow and put it at your back and try to go 2 miles an hour cranking and. Art of fishing lake st clair smallmouth bass guide art ferguson. Clair, manistee river, st clair river and detroit rivers. Doug and garretts experience will keep you on the hottest bites for trophy smallmouth bass, musky, and walleye on michigans lake st. Clair but i dedicate the book to all of the people who have spent countless hours on the water with me to grind out the detail necessary to make this information practical for anglers. Our trips start early in the morning and spend a minimum of 10 hours on the water, fishing. Snake river hells canyon wilderness fly fishing this adventure into hells canyon, the deepest gorge in north america, has endless possibilities for the fly fishing enthusiast.
Good read about smallmouth book smallmouth bass fishing. When the water temperature hits the mid 40s thru the upper 50s, smallies are on the prowl. From the characters to the best smallmouth stadiums, jim root captures the whole story of what makes a. However, snake river smallmouth are there in numbers and 50, 75 or 100fish days arent unknown for those smart enough to use appropriate rigs and move to. At this time of year, smallmouth fishing on lake st. Al lindner tv and radio fishing celebrity, tounament champion, tackle company owner. We strive to provide the latest and most accurate fishing information available to. Clair river smallmouth bass report fishing reports. Heres some insight on what people have said about my smallmouth bass fishing book. While at the nbaa banquet at bass pro shops jack horning the national director for the nbaa introduced us to roy randolph who operates roy told us about a bite on the st. Clair smallmouth fishing, this is something that should definitely be on your list of things to do.
Nov 08, 20 art of fishing guide services art ferguson takes you out on the water to catch a few november fall smallmouth on lake st. Outstanding fishing opportunities for a diversity of species including smallmouth bass, muskie, walleye and yellow perch. All were caught from cuts through riprap where the tennessee river rushed through rocks near shoreline areas. This is a popular time of year so book your trip early for the best dates available. Following the precedent set in his other catchguide books, steve starts the story at the mouth of the rapidan where it slams. For those of you who have never experienced lake st. Nothing like a good bed time story for a grown man. Snake river fly fishing smallmouth bass hells canyon. I enjoy sharing my experience and knowledge to help my clients learn various techniques to catch fish. While up there we wanted to get onto a good smallmouth bite, and that we did.
Smallmouth bass fly fishing guides gear rods my favorite fly fishing rod for smallmouth bass is a 9ft 6 weight. Fly fishing for smallmouth bass on michigans lake st clair. May artificial smallmouth bass fishing on lake erie. Ask 10 bass fishermen to rattle off the best bass lakes in michigan and if nine of them dont mention lake st. Even pros who struggled were catching 18 pounds of smallmouth a day. Southeast michigan offers some of the most beautiful water and consistent fishing in the county for musky and smallmouth bass. Its like crack for smallmouth, as palaniuk often says. Fishing status is the worlds largest provider of fishing spots and data for the fishing community. Let captain doug samsal show you where to cast and jig to find the monster walleyes, muskies and small mouth bass. Clair, lake erie or any of the michigan inland lakes has to offer and learn from a tournament pro. Fish both ends of the lake as well as the weedlines and drop offs between the ends. Sportsmens direct 38989 jefferson ave, harrison charter township, mi 48045 586 7416052. Clair right off the bat, theres something wrong with your sample. Art has more than 30 years of smallmouth bass guide experience.
Fish for musky, smallmouth bass and walleye on lake st. Whether you are an experienced tournament angler or a novice looking for an instructional trip to hone your skills, i can tailor. Clair and the detroit river, mi with fishing guide and charter captain doug samsal to show you where to find the big ones. Clair river and the channels will develop into something more than they are now. In my smallmouth bass fishing book youll learn tips from me that ive gotten from some of the best smallmouth anglers in the world. This trip can be catered to each individuals passions wether you like fly fishing top water poppers, strip a muddler just under the surface or swing a streamer hells. The beautiful waters of presque isle bay will have you hooked for a lifetime searching for your next green fish monster. Pursuing smallmouth in streams is very different from the increasingly mechanized and crowded lake angling of today, and requires different skills and techniques. Jul 23, 2016 ive been fishing the lake for a few years now with good success. Michigan is blessed with a vast wealth of wonderful and unique trout streams, over 11,000 inland lakes, and the largest sources of cold freshwater in north america the great lakes. Buy the complete book of river fishing 1st edition 1st printing by arbery, len, kavanagh, yvonne, stone, peter isbn.
Clair smallmouth bass have attracted much national attention and for good reason. Its great for throwing bass sized flies all day, its very light on the arm, and it is loads of fun to fight a smallmouth with. St clair river smallmouth advice michigan sportsman. Bass fishing guide service specializing in lake st. Lake james fishing guide smallmouth bass lake james. Clair river this basin deserves a forum for itself with the world class fisheries including muskie and walleye. This video walks you through how to be a more successful. A well kept secret, lake james is a spectacular largemouth and smallmouth fishery.
Nothing huge was caught, but its an awesome time to catch the. If you are looking for the most incredible smallmouth bass fishing, look no further than lake erie. The great lakes have arguably the best smallmouth bass fishing in. I have never fished the river and was hoping i could get some advice. Click here to get my book on smallmouth bass fishing. Clair are no different and balog says the main challenge, especially for outoftowners fishing this weeks tournament, will be locating and staying on fish. Bass get little respect in northern idaho where salmon, trout and steelhead rule the anglers year. Clair, when one bass is found, numerous others are. Getting enough weight in the river and the channels is doable by cherry picking the right spots. Call the expert team at spencers angling adventures today to book your trip.
Our original plan was to go out on lake erie or st. Tom kiefer guided fishing trips, bass guide, smallmouth. I want to expand my horizons and start fishing the st clair river. Lake st clair fly fishing guides service,musky,smallmouth. Im not much on reading books but i did download this several years ago on a kindle and read it at night throughout the year while layn in bed. As the summer bite emerges two trends define the period. Lake james is a 6,812 acre reservoir with the catawba river feeding it from two north ends. As weather begins to warm, the smallmouth bass will begin to move off the main lake and into shallow waters. Hard work and time on the water along with a passion for fishing and people have been the keys to success. The lake is fishing strong this year and we are still waiting to see if the st. World renowned for its abundance of trophy sized fish, lake st. Lake st clairs fly fishing come fish lake st clair and experience some of the best fly fishing in the world, for trophy smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, white bass, pike, musky, and carp right in the detroit michigan area. First may smallmouth bass fishing on lake erie in pennsylvania. The most detailed guide on wade fishing ever published for the rapidan river.
Clair and its connecting waters is the place to be. I am also intrigued at figuring out the constant changing variables to locate and catch more bass. If fishing for smallmouth bass is your passion, summer bass fishing on lake st. Bassfan bass fishing news, tips, tournament coverage. Clair and its connecting waterways rank as one of the best smallmouth bass fishing destinations nationally for good reason. Trout, walleye, salmon, steelhead a1,a2 and bass a1,a2 abound. Clair river smallmouth bass report fishing reports in. Michigans many great rivers make for a unbelievable fly fishing experience and a short list includes. My name is kevin long and id like to thank you for taking the time to check out longcast guide service. When you are fishing saint clair though you might want to pay special attention to. The last smallmouth by tony bean if you like to read about fishing especially smallmouth this is a goo. Guiding in michigan for smallmouth and largemouth bass. If you didnt know before, you certainly know now lake st.
Doug samsal fishing charter guide for walleye, musky. This book tells you everything there is to know to catch smallmouth bass in any type of river, anywhere in north america. Reading a smallmouth river like the shenandoah river fly fishing for smallmouth bass in rivers is one of the most exciting forms of angling one can find. It is definitely the product of my research time on lake st. Green berets ultralight bug out bag with gear recommendations duration.
Clair, tom kiefer bass guide,guided fishing trips michigan. In the last twentyfive years the introduction of invasive species such as zebra mussels, gobies and rusty crawfish have all drastically helped the lakes smallmouth bass fishing. Recently started venturing to the canadian side and love it over there. Al lindner river smallmouth fishing is an excellent book. Ive been fishing the lake for a few years now with good success. Sep 09, 2008 while up there we wanted to get onto a good smallmouth bite, and that we did.
Clair, lake erie and various inland lakes including mullett lake, burt lake and lake charlevoix. Seasonal patterns, locations, and lures for lake st. Come experience the worldclass smallmouth bass fishing that lake st. In this book, smallmouth expert tim holschlag focuses on what many feel is the most exciting smallmouth fishing available stream and small river fishing. Reading a smallmouth river like the shenandoah river. I am very fortunate to be able to say that i have guided on lake st. Lawrence smallmouth bass fishing experience, visit his website at or by calling him at 315 4051706. Clair is near detroit and is bass pro, kevin van dams, favorite lake to fish. Aug 23, 2014 if fishing for smallmouth bass is your passion, summer bass fishing on lake st. The mighty smallmouth is found in over 2,000 rivers and thousands of lakes across north america, and readily strikes flies year around.
That large fish youve just hooked leaping high in the air right in front of you presents a portrait youll never forget. Lake erie smallmouth bass fishing is back in action. Join their fishing journal as they are catching bass, kayak fishing texas bass. Clair smallmouth bass population has long been know to be one of the best smallmouth fisheries in the nation. Explore one of the nations great musky and smallmouth fisheries and enjoy the river s outstanding angling opportunities.
Art of fishing guide service is owned and operated by art ferguson. Using jigsandpigs, we had the best day of cold front river bass fishing ive ever experienced. River smallmouth fishing is the most complete book about smallmouth ive ever seen. The rapidan river is an anglers dream that can be fished year round since the watershed includes both tough, cranky smallmouth bass as well as aggressive mountain brook trout. Aug 20, 2017 its like crack for smallmouth, as palaniuk often says.
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