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Updated 02/3/10
Nothing like having the river to yourself. Well folks, this is one of the latest postings from our local DNR. OPERATIONS 2010: Based on information available at the end of 2009, the Commission directed thecontrol agents “to develop and implement plans for termination of operation (of the Pere Marquettebarrier) prior to the 2010 field season which include communication with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the public.” This decision reflects the annual cost of operating the weir, it’sdeteriorating condition, the high cost of reconstruction (more than $500,000) and the barrier’s inconsistent effectiveness in controlling sea lampreys. I hope it's true but will believe it when I see it!
Well the mid winter thaw that we received is well in the rear view mirror and an artic chill has settled in. I guess the good news is with the thaw came higher dirty water (at least downstream) and yet another push of fresh fish!
It’s pretty crazy the steady stream of fish pushing up the Pere Marquette. We are setting up for a wonderful spring fishery. As it stands now we have a ton more fish in the system than the past couple of years. Couple that with the fact that we are keeping our fingers crossed and not expecting the weir to be turned on. If that is in fact the case this year could be gang busters.
We had several good days fishing during the thaw. In fact we held a Steelhead School here at the Lodge and had a nice group of guys hitting the river last weekend. We learned a bunch and hit the river. Pretty much everyone landed fish.
The trout bite really came on strong and nymphs were the ticket. In fact we managed to land a couple of dandy browns on an Antron bug. The smaller nukes and pale glo bugs rounded out the flies that were working. Chartreuses were working on the sunnier days.
I hit the lower river a couple of days ago and did quite well given that the air temp never got above 22 degrees. We found no other anglers, a couple of eagles and each of us landed a couple of fish. Not bad for an afternoon.
We are still offering a FREE ROOM with any guide trip. Our half day trips are the way to go in the cold weather. Full day trips feature a hot shore lunch that is sure to warm the bones.
If you haven’t done so already, book your spring trips now! Peak dates are filling up, and with the way it looks, you won’t want to miss the Spring 2010 Steelhead Season!!!!!!!!!
Thanks Uber Thanks again for tuning in and keep on supporting your local fly shop Flow: 944 CFS - Light flurries. PM river CFS . Visibility: Cloudy Water temperature at mid-day: 34 degrees F Best time of day to fish: Wait for the warm up in the am. Or fish the mid afternoon and look for the bite right before the temps start to drop off in late afternoon.. Indicator: Black Bird Phantom Recommended leader: 9ft Tapered 0X Fluoro Carbon Recommended Tippet: 1x to first fly, 2x to second fly Best rod outfit: 10' 7WT or 10' 8WT Best techniques: tandem egg/nymph pattern under an indicator Comments: Watch for fish to be lying in wait at the bottom of the run. 7-day outlook: The next two days will be cloudy with intermittent snow flurries, then 6-7 days of sunshine. http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/ Good luck and tight lines! This is a new format for our river report please let us know what you think about it at staff@pmlodge.com Please specify River Report in the subject line.
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