The term “redd” refers to the spawning bed of trout in a river or stream. Redds can be identified by a bowl-shaped indentation of clean bright rocks. Redds are formed by trout beating the rocks with their tail-fin. Trout do … Continued
Tossing big foamy hoppers or bushy stimulators can be some of the most fun summer fishing on Michigan’s rivers. Terrestrials often elicit ferocious predatory responses from small and large trout alike. PMRL’s Terrestrial School will prepare anglers for the big … Continued
Michigan’s gray drake hatch is what dry fly fishermen and women dream of. Gray drakes usually start to swarm during evenings a couple hours before nightfall. Below the surface resident trout wait — and then gorge on the spinner fall. … Continued
Strip, strip, strip — BOOM! A big brown trout slams a streamer right before your eyes. It’s one of the most exhilarating experiences in fly fishing, and this school will help prepare you for it. Learn the ins and outs … Continued
Early black stonefly nymphs are a go-to spring pattern for steelhead on the PM. These can be tied in a variety of ways, but this pattern is especially simple. Anglers targeting steelhead should have sizes ranging from 10-14 in their … Continued
An estaz egg is a very simple egg pattern to tie and should be in every steelheader’s fly box if you’re fishing the PM. Tie these in a variety of colors like chartreuse, pink, and peach. Any estaz can be … Continued
Shiver on the River is upon us! Join PMRL from March 1st through the 3rd for everyone’s favorite PM steelhead tournament. It’s $25 per person, and anglers must be part of a two-person team (You can choose your own team … Continued
We’re stoked to be featured in Echo Fly Fishing’s Michigan #FlyShopStrong video! Give it a view and a like on social media. Our fly shop carries a wide selection of Echo fly rods and reels. Echo is known for gear … Continued