The beautiful waters of presque isle bay will have you hooked for a lifetime searching for your next green fish monster. Clair, lake erie or any of the michigan inland lakes has to offer and learn from a tournament pro. At this time of year, smallmouth fishing on lake st. I want to expand my horizons and start fishing the st clair river. Ask 10 bass fishermen to rattle off the best bass lakes in michigan and if nine of them dont mention lake st. Jul 23, 2016 ive been fishing the lake for a few years now with good success. If youve ever caught a smallmouth bass and the addiction, this book is for you. Our lake james fishing guides specialize in largemouth bass fishing trips as well as smallmouth fishing trips for making an unforgettable day on the lake. It is definitely the product of my research time on lake st.
Its like crack for smallmouth, as palaniuk often says. Smallmouth bass are the best fish to catch, and fly fishing is a superb way to catch them this is the place for accurate and helpful information on fly fishing for smallmouth, without the jargon or hype. A lot of fish move shallow at this time in preparation for the spawn and are actively feeding. Click here to get my book on smallmouth bass fishing. For those of you who have never experienced lake st. Art of fishing guide service is owned and operated by art ferguson. 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. The last smallmouth by tony bean if you like to read about fishing especially smallmouth this is a goo. 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. In two hours of rainy, cold fishing, we boated more than a dozen largemouths to 5 pounds and a 5pound smallmouth. Clair offers prime summer bass fishing although mostly known for smallmouths, lake st.
Clair river this basin deserves a forum for itself with the world class fisheries including muskie and walleye. Clair, when one bass is found, numerous others are. Lawrence river is a place that every bass fishing angler needs to experience. 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 is a popular time of year so book your trip early for the best dates available. I am also intrigued at figuring out the constant changing variables to locate and catch more bass. A very educated pick for river fishing enthusiasts. Aug 23, 2014 if fishing for smallmouth bass is your passion, summer bass fishing on lake st.
Art has more than 30 years of smallmouth bass guide experience. The great lakes have arguably the best smallmouth bass fishing in. Following the precedent set in his other catchguide books, steve starts the story at the mouth of the rapidan where it slams. 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. We strive to provide the latest and most accurate fishing information available to. This book tells you everything there is to know to catch smallmouth bass in any type of river, anywhere in north america. This video walks you through how to be a more successful. World renowned for its abundance of trophy sized fish, lake st. Clair and its connecting waterways rank as one of the best smallmouth bass fishing destinations nationally for good reason. 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. Guiding in michigan for smallmouth and largemouth bass. 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.
Southeast michigan offers some of the most beautiful water and consistent fishing in the county for musky and smallmouth bass. While up there we wanted to get onto a good smallmouth bite, and that we did. Lake james fishing guide smallmouth bass lake james. Pennsylvanias brutal winter has slowed down and as things are thawing out, bass are starting to bite. 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. Clair, lake erie and various inland lakes including mullett lake, burt lake and lake charlevoix. The great lakes have arguably the best smallmouth bass fishing in the whole world. As weather begins to warm, the smallmouth bass will begin to move off the main lake and into shallow waters. Bassfan bass fishing news, tips, tournament coverage. Green berets ultralight bug out bag with gear recommendations.
Bass fishing guide service specializing in lake st. Steve fleming has been fishing for smallmouth bass in this area since 1968. Clair is near detroit and is bass pro, kevin van dams, favorite lake to fish. Apr 11, 2020 the lake is fishing strong this year and we are still waiting to see if the st. Doug and garretts experience will keep you on the hottest bites for trophy smallmouth bass, musky, and walleye on michigans lake st. Tom kiefer guided fishing trips, bass guide, smallmouth. Good read about smallmouth book smallmouth bass fishing. Clair smallmouth fishing, this is something that should definitely be on your list of things to do. In this book, smallmouth expert tim holschlag focuses on what many feel is the most exciting smallmouth fishing available stream and small river fishing. Clair, manistee river, st clair river and detroit rivers. The most detailed guide on wade fishing ever published for the rapidan river.
Our trips start early in the morning and spend a minimum of 10 hours on the water, fishing. A well kept secret, lake james is a spectacular largemouth and smallmouth fishery. If fishing for smallmouth bass is your passion, summer bass fishing on lake st. Its a terrific book about two of my favorite things smallmouth fishing and rivers. 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.
Palaniuk had the lead and had caught the big bass both days a 63 on day 1 and a 511 on day 2. Smallmouth bass, musky and walleye fishing on lake st. 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. Even pros who struggled were catching 18 pounds of smallmouth a day.
Catchguide fishing books rapidan smallmouth fishing locations. Aug 20, 2017 its like crack for smallmouth, as palaniuk often says. The lake is fishing strong this year and we are still waiting to see if the st. Michigans many great rivers make for a unbelievable fly fishing experience and a short list includes. Jose is a fully licensed and insured guide with years of experience fishing the great lakes, including lake st. Let captain doug samsal show you where to cast and jig to find the monster walleyes, muskies and small mouth bass. 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. Hard work and time on the water along with a passion for fishing and people have been the keys to success. Green berets ultralight bug out bag with gear recommendations duration.
I have never fished the river and was hoping i could get some advice. 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. When you are fishing saint clair though you might want to pay special attention to. Clair, maybe 90 minutes over 15 feet of water with isolated patches of sand grass about five miles offshore, resulted in seven smallmouth bass and a couple of rock bass. All were caught from cuts through riprap where the tennessee river. Our original plan was to go out on lake erie or st. Smallmouth bass fly fishing guides gear rods my favorite fly fishing rod for smallmouth bass is a 9ft 6 weight. Finns sport fishing invites you to leave all your problems behind and fish the beautiful waters of st. Lake st clair fly fishing guides service,musky,smallmouth. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Call the expert team at spencers angling adventures today to book your trip.
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. 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. Good read about smallmouth book bass fishing forums. Recently started venturing to the canadian side and love it over there. Clair light is central to the landmarks that let us know where we are on lake st. Getting enough weight in the river and the channels is doable by cherry picking the right spots. From the characters to the best smallmouth stadiums, jim root captures the whole story of what makes a. My name is kevin long and id like to thank you for taking the time to check out longcast guide service. Ive been fishing the lake for a few years now with good success. Bass get little respect in northern idaho where salmon, trout and steelhead rule the anglers year. Doug samsal fishing charter guide for walleye, musky. Lake erie smallmouth bass fishing is back in action. Nothing huge was caught, but its an awesome time to catch the.
Clair are no different and balog says the main challenge, especially for outoftowners fishing this weeks tournament, will be locating and staying on fish. St clair river smallmouth advice michigan sportsman. Widely recognized as one of the nations great smallmouth and muskie fisheries. I am definitely going back, and it will be with dean and dean meckes charters. Go fishing with a seasoned professional guide that is endorsed by some of the best in the business. First may smallmouth bass fishing on lake erie in pennsylvania. Specializing in michigans smallmouth and largemouth bass fishing. Clair is perhaps one of the finest destinations for smallmouth bass in the country.
I am very fortunate to be able to say that i have guided on lake st. Pursuing smallmouth in streams is very different from the increasingly mechanized and crowded lake angling of today, and requires different skills and techniques. When the water temperature hits the mid 40s thru the upper 50s, smallies are on the prowl. Many of the lakes smallmouth and largemouth bass exceed 5 pounds and 3050 fish days are common. Art of fishing guide services art ferguson takes you out on the water to catch a few november fall smallmouth on lake st. Clair and its connecting waters is the place to be. Many inland lakes produce outstanding bass fishing opportunities like this. Fish both ends of the lake as well as the weedlines and drop offs between the ends. As the summer bite emerges two trends define the period. Clair river smallmouth bass report fishing reports.
Come experience the great bass fishing that lake st. Most of your fly rod brands that are designed for salt water fly fishing work great for smallmouth bass. Fly fishing for smallmouth bass on michigans lake st clair. Art of fishing lake st clair smallmouth bass guide art ferguson. Smallmouth heaven guide service llc booking with joe. Lake james is a 6,812 acre reservoir with the catawba river feeding it from two north ends. All were caught from cuts through riprap where the tennessee river rushed through rocks near shoreline areas. Using jigsandpigs, we had the best day of cold front river bass fishing ive ever experienced. Trout, walleye, salmon, steelhead a1,a2 and bass a1,a2 abound. But the hotspot south of the blue water bridge, where lake huron dumps into the 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. Seasonal patterns, locations, and lures for lake st.
Explore one of the nations great musky and smallmouth fisheries and enjoy the river s outstanding angling opportunities. Clair and the detroit river, mi with fishing guide and charter captain doug samsal to show you where to find the big ones. 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. Outstanding fishing opportunities for a diversity of species including smallmouth bass, muskie, walleye and yellow perch. Mark zona, brandon palaniuk, greg mangus, larry mazur, jimmy kennedy, john mcgoey, and more. I enjoy sharing my experience and knowledge to help my clients learn various techniques to catch fish. Snake river fly fishing smallmouth bass hells canyon. Buy the complete book of river fishing 1st edition 1st printing by arbery, len, kavanagh, yvonne, stone, peter isbn. Al lindner river smallmouth fishing is an excellent book. Clair river and the channels will develop into something more than they are now. That large fish youve just hooked leaping high in the air right in front of you presents a portrait youll never forget. Lawrence smallmouth bass fishing experience, visit his website at or by calling him at 315 4051706.
Forums michigan fishing warm water species fishing lk. Clair smallmouth bass have attracted much national attention and for good reason. Come experience the worldclass smallmouth bass fishing that lake st. If you are looking for the most incredible smallmouth bass fishing, look no further than lake erie.
Sep 09, 2008 while up there we wanted to get onto a good smallmouth bite, and that we did. Fishing status is the worlds largest provider of fishing spots and data for the fishing community. Join their fishing journal as they are catching bass, kayak fishing texas bass. Whether you are an experienced tournament angler or a novice looking for an instructional trip to hone your skills, i can tailor. 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. Clair, tom kiefer bass guide,guided fishing trips michigan. The smallmouth bass fishing in these great lakes is phenomenal.
Sportsmens direct 38989 jefferson ave, harrison charter township, mi 48045 586 7416052. Reddit gives you the best of the internet in one place. The mighty smallmouth is found in over 2,000 rivers and thousands of lakes across north america, and readily strikes flies year around. Clair right off the bat, theres something wrong with your sample. Al lindner tv and radio fishing celebrity, tounament champion, tackle company owner. Heres some insight on what people have said about my smallmouth bass fishing book. 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. If you didnt know before, you certainly know now lake st. Clair smallmouth bass population has long been know to be one of the best smallmouth fisheries in the nation. Seasonal patterns for smallmouth bass fishing on lake st.
Ed roden of the hobie fishing team with a flint river smallmouth bass. Clair river smallmouth bass report fishing reports in. Catchguide fishing books rapidan smallmouth fishing. River smallmouth fishing is the most complete book about smallmouth ive ever seen. Reading a smallmouth river like the shenandoah river. Fish for musky, smallmouth bass and walleye on lake st. May artificial smallmouth bass fishing on lake erie. Clair is 26 miles from north to south and 24 miles from east to west. Nothing like a good bed time story for a grown man.
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