| or 16 foot Woolridge, with a canopy |
Steelhead fishing, Salmon fishing, Trout, or Small mouth. KEEP IT IN WATER…. We need to keep the fly in the water. The more time the fly spends in the water the better your chances are of hooking a fish. The Zone. You have put yourself in position so that this is the water you see as to hold fish. Is slightly down stream of your position. Make your cast across river and retrieve any slack line. Now drift your offering down stream no faster the flow. Now that slack line you brought at the start of the drift, may be let slowly out (at current speed) to extend your drift. Location. In the fall you can Find Steelhead and Trout behind gravel bars looking for eggs and insects. As the year gets later and the water temps falls, go to the slow water. Look for boulders and trees or back currents. The trout and Steelhead will seek this water to preserve their energy. OFFERING. In cloudy or dirty water you can fish on larger test lines, and brighter offering. As the water clears, drop your line diameter. And look to a more natural offering. Check back for more on Trout and Small Mouth and tactics up dates http://www.autoclubgroup.com/michigan/fishing.asp?zip=48813&stateprov=mi&city=charlotte |
The Boat
The Rivers
| I guide West Michigan tributary's,such as the Muskegon river, Manistee, St.Joe. Grand river. Pere Marquette, AuSable some other smaller Streams. Yes its a lot of water but you fish each at a particular time. And hey I been here awhile. And yes the TiBB and Shaiwassie and Saginaw |
How we Fish
I fish many methods, and you don't need to be an expert. But I have been at this since the early 1970's. I enjoy teaching first timers. I have been known to keep a fish. I do fish all year. I have heat on the boat. No the river does not ice over and winter Steelheading is cool. In the Spring on the year we have a Steelhead run. The summer offers summer run Steelhead and Small mouth Bass and Trout fishing. Autumn brings the Salmon run along with Steelhead and lake run Browns. We fish all winter for Trout and Steelhead. Come and join us for a relaxing day on the river. |
RATES
| The rate is $295.00 for eight hours two people. That's $147.50 each. I can take third person, for additional $85.00. NOW 1/2 DAY TRIP $220.00 ONE OR TWO PERSON Grilled lunch available for two @ $30.00 Large groups / party are welcome. If you have a Party's of 12 or more we will comp one Single angler? Email me and I will put you on the singles list, and pair you with Small mouth fishing excursions as low as $125.00. This is a single person outing Gift Certificate's are available for all services Rods, reels, boat, guide and fishing equipment included you are also welcome to use your own rod and reel |
| clothing, Snack & Drink NO studed waders on the boat You may bring your rod. There are no docks at the landing so you have to take a step or two getting into the boat. I Will Bring Reels, Fly, the Boat Instruction casting,reading water,flies know how and more When planing your fishing adventure, keep in mind that it is possible to fish more than one river. |
The Guides
| We have the guides to accommodate large groups . All guide are experienced knowable guides. With the customers comfort and experience in mind. Our goal is to have you catch fish and have an enjoyable day on the water We are licenced with the State and Insured Red Cross first aid training and C.P.R MI D.N.R. Licence and Insurance U.S.G.C. Captains Licence Complying to D.O.T. & U.S.C.G. Drug Screening Requirement Thank you for visiting our web site. Your Captain Doug Buehler You may purchase your trip on line with the buy now Icon credit cards accepted. Fishing licence may also be purchase on line with the on line fishing licence Icon Sign our guess book Thanks to the folks that have singed the guess book. mail me with any questions email dougb@riverratdog.com Guiding is not a second job for me, its my only job. I guide all year not just a few weeks a year. |
phone 517 651 2616
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| Muskegon river Steelhead spring |
| Muskegon river Brown |
| fly caught Steelhead |
There are 36,500 miles of river 11,000 inland lakes in Michigan. From the top of Michigan, the Sault Ste Marie
many opportunities Atlantic Salmon , Pink Salmon, Chinook and Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Bass, Walleye and Perch.
To the Saint Joe River on the south west side of the state near Berien Springs,and Niles. The St.Joe river offers
summer run Steelhead (Skamania), spring run Steelhead and fall run Steelhead, along with fall run Salmon Coho
and Kings. The St Joe is also known for its Small-Mouth bass and Walleye fishing. From the western U.P Lake
Gogebic fine Walleye fishing to the Detroit River World class Walleye fishing. The Detroit River flows to Lake Erie
again World class Walleye and Bass Fishing. Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has been written about in many books
with authors’ such as Hemmingway. The U.P. offers sport fishing in Lake Superior ,Salmon, Steelhead, Pike, Perch,
Bass and much more.
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula’s Many Lakes and river’s offer up Brook trout. Rainbows, Brown Trout, Small Mouth
and Pike. Rivers like the Fox, Two Hart, Tahquamenon, Ontonagon and Menominee River. Many of the Lakes of the
Upper Peninsula offer fishing that rivals other world destinations.
Michigan Lower Peninsula
World class sport fishing from Big Lake fishing in Lake Michigan, Lake Huron and Lake Erie. Many in land lakes and
rivers. Again World renowned rivers like the AuSable River, near Grayling. Manistee River at Welston, PIne, Pere
MarQuette River, (P.M.) at Baldwind. Muskegon River at Newaygo, and the St. Joe River. In these renowned
Michigan Rivers fishing for Steelhead, Salmon, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Small mouth bass, pike
and Walleye are the norm. Michigan Fly fishing is as productive of tactic as spinning rod with Spinners, body bait or
live bait. On many of Michigan Rivers Fly fishing with Terrestrials like ants, Grass Hoppers, Crickets are as
productive as any fishing method or tactic. Michigan Rivers boast of magnificent fly hatches large hatches of Caddis,
Stone flies, May fly’s galore Ticos, Blue wing olives, terrific Hendricksen, Sulphur, Isonychia, and Brown and Gray
drake hatches Effrons (white fly). The streamer and nymph fishing are productive year round. Streamers such as
Woolly Buggers, Sculpins, Sexy hex, and Muddlers. Nymphs like pheasant tail, hares ear , caddis and stone. The
Grand River is Michigan’s largest river it begins in the marsh lands of the southern Lower Peninsula and flows west
to lake Michigan at Grand Haven. The Grand River from Grand Rapids to Lansing gets very Large runs of Walleye,
Steelhead, Salmon, and Brown Trout. The Grand is also known for its Small mouth fishing. While the river does get
fished Guides and Guided trips on the Grand are not as prolific as on some of Michigan’s rivers. The andromonous
fish of lake Michigan enter the Grand River and make it to the capital city of Lansing. There are Dams along the way
and fish ladders at the Dams provide passage for these Salmon and Steelhead. The Muskegon River is Michigan’s
second largest river and begins at Houghton lake in Michigan Lower Peninsula upper half. (Houghton lake is MI
largest inland lake) The Muskegon River flows south west to Lake Michigan in the Town on Muskegon The
andromonous fish of lake Michigan go only as far as the Town of Croton just 12miles east of the town of Newaygo.
This the first Dam on the river and this the tail water of Croton dam. There are many Michigan fishing guides on
this section of the Muskegon River. You can find Fishing Guides for Fly fishing, Plugging , Bait and casting..
*Chinook coho salmon fishing * Michigan Fall Steelhead fishing * Fly Fishing * Spin Fishing * Michigan fishing trips *
Michigan trout fishing * charter fishing * Dry fly fishing *
many opportunities Atlantic Salmon , Pink Salmon, Chinook and Coho Salmon, Steelhead, Bass, Walleye and Perch.
To the Saint Joe River on the south west side of the state near Berien Springs,and Niles. The St.Joe river offers
summer run Steelhead (Skamania), spring run Steelhead and fall run Steelhead, along with fall run Salmon Coho
and Kings. The St Joe is also known for its Small-Mouth bass and Walleye fishing. From the western U.P Lake
Gogebic fine Walleye fishing to the Detroit River World class Walleye fishing. The Detroit River flows to Lake Erie
again World class Walleye and Bass Fishing. Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has been written about in many books
with authors’ such as Hemmingway. The U.P. offers sport fishing in Lake Superior ,Salmon, Steelhead, Pike, Perch,
Bass and much more.
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula’s Many Lakes and river’s offer up Brook trout. Rainbows, Brown Trout, Small Mouth
and Pike. Rivers like the Fox, Two Hart, Tahquamenon, Ontonagon and Menominee River. Many of the Lakes of the
Upper Peninsula offer fishing that rivals other world destinations.
Michigan Lower Peninsula
World class sport fishing from Big Lake fishing in Lake Michigan, Lake Huron and Lake Erie. Many in land lakes and
rivers. Again World renowned rivers like the AuSable River, near Grayling. Manistee River at Welston, PIne, Pere
MarQuette River, (P.M.) at Baldwind. Muskegon River at Newaygo, and the St. Joe River. In these renowned
Michigan Rivers fishing for Steelhead, Salmon, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, Small mouth bass, pike
and Walleye are the norm. Michigan Fly fishing is as productive of tactic as spinning rod with Spinners, body bait or
live bait. On many of Michigan Rivers Fly fishing with Terrestrials like ants, Grass Hoppers, Crickets are as
productive as any fishing method or tactic. Michigan Rivers boast of magnificent fly hatches large hatches of Caddis,
Stone flies, May fly’s galore Ticos, Blue wing olives, terrific Hendricksen, Sulphur, Isonychia, and Brown and Gray
drake hatches Effrons (white fly). The streamer and nymph fishing are productive year round. Streamers such as
Woolly Buggers, Sculpins, Sexy hex, and Muddlers. Nymphs like pheasant tail, hares ear , caddis and stone. The
Grand River is Michigan’s largest river it begins in the marsh lands of the southern Lower Peninsula and flows west
to lake Michigan at Grand Haven. The Grand River from Grand Rapids to Lansing gets very Large runs of Walleye,
Steelhead, Salmon, and Brown Trout. The Grand is also known for its Small mouth fishing. While the river does get
fished Guides and Guided trips on the Grand are not as prolific as on some of Michigan’s rivers. The andromonous
fish of lake Michigan enter the Grand River and make it to the capital city of Lansing. There are Dams along the way
and fish ladders at the Dams provide passage for these Salmon and Steelhead. The Muskegon River is Michigan’s
second largest river and begins at Houghton lake in Michigan Lower Peninsula upper half. (Houghton lake is MI
largest inland lake) The Muskegon River flows south west to Lake Michigan in the Town on Muskegon The
andromonous fish of lake Michigan go only as far as the Town of Croton just 12miles east of the town of Newaygo.
This the first Dam on the river and this the tail water of Croton dam. There are many Michigan fishing guides on
this section of the Muskegon River. You can find Fishing Guides for Fly fishing, Plugging , Bait and casting..
*Chinook coho salmon fishing * Michigan Fall Steelhead fishing * Fly Fishing * Spin Fishing * Michigan fishing trips *
Michigan trout fishing * charter fishing * Dry fly fishing *
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Michigan fishing guide Michigan
fishing trips Fly fishing
Salmon Steelhead Salmon Trout
and Small mouth
Fishing Muskegon river
fishing Manistee river mi
fishing pere marquette river
Fishing St Joe river Michigan and
the Grand river
fishing trips Fly fishing
Salmon Steelhead Salmon Trout
and Small mouth
Fishing Muskegon river
fishing Manistee river mi
fishing pere marquette river
Fishing St Joe river Michigan and
the Grand river
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| With guide service and shore lunch with all above for two Room with kitchenette, direct T.V, Internet $390. B & B same as above with Breakfast $465. River side cottage $415 additional discount for multiple nights stay & days fishing Gourmet dinners prepared for you are available priced per menu Fine dinning near all locations We have more lodging information available for you concierge service available |
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WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE
River Rat Dog
EXPERIENCE: Hundreds of anglers
from throughout the United States and
from around the world have enjoyed
successful fishing with River Rat Dog
Outfitters. We have years of
experience and know are rivers and
what fish are taking
SUCCESS: More often than not we
are successful. Not just a boat ride
PROFESSIONALISM: Regardless of
your age, sex, physical ability, or
amount of prior fishing experience, we
can provide an exciting fishing with
accommodations that are best suited
to your needs
THE BEST CHOICE: Why take a
chance on an inexperienced or part
time outfitter who may be operating
less than desirable. When you can fish
with full time professionals who fish the
best areas and have plenty of
experience and successful fishing to
their credit
RELIABILITY: River Rat Dog
Outfitters are licensed full-time
professional outfitters who have been
providing quality guided fishing trips
since the turn of the century. With an
A+ Rating by the Better Business
Bureau
EXCEPTIONAL VALUE: "Value" is the
combination of quality and price. We
don't have the very cheapest fishing,
but they do provide a top quality
fishing for a reasonable price and most
anglers agree!
LASTING MEMORIES: Five
characteristics distinguish great fishing
from the average Area,
Accommodations, Experience of the
Staff, The Challenge and the
Camaraderie during fishing.
Equipment: from clean well
maintained boats to top for the line
Fishing rods Reels, Lines, flies and
lures.
RESERVE YOUR DATE NOW
River Rat Dog
EXPERIENCE: Hundreds of anglers
from throughout the United States and
from around the world have enjoyed
successful fishing with River Rat Dog
Outfitters. We have years of
experience and know are rivers and
what fish are taking
SUCCESS: More often than not we
are successful. Not just a boat ride
PROFESSIONALISM: Regardless of
your age, sex, physical ability, or
amount of prior fishing experience, we
can provide an exciting fishing with
accommodations that are best suited
to your needs
THE BEST CHOICE: Why take a
chance on an inexperienced or part
time outfitter who may be operating
less than desirable. When you can fish
with full time professionals who fish the
best areas and have plenty of
experience and successful fishing to
their credit
RELIABILITY: River Rat Dog
Outfitters are licensed full-time
professional outfitters who have been
providing quality guided fishing trips
since the turn of the century. With an
A+ Rating by the Better Business
Bureau
EXCEPTIONAL VALUE: "Value" is the
combination of quality and price. We
don't have the very cheapest fishing,
but they do provide a top quality
fishing for a reasonable price and most
anglers agree!
LASTING MEMORIES: Five
characteristics distinguish great fishing
from the average Area,
Accommodations, Experience of the
Staff, The Challenge and the
Camaraderie during fishing.
Equipment: from clean well
maintained boats to top for the line
Fishing rods Reels, Lines, flies and
lures.
RESERVE YOUR DATE NOW