Where we've been, and where we're headed

Hello!

This weekend the fishing club went to the Rogue River to try for some late-season steelhead and to do a little cleaning.  I was not able to make it out with them due to the weather (sometimes fishing in the rain is unpleasant) but I was happy to see the guys picked up $3.50 worth in cans and about 200 yards of monofilament line, plus 6 rusty hooks.  They didn't do too bad in the fish-department either, landing 3.  They dropped their camera in the river (recovered) so the pictures they shot are useless!

I myself went with Donny Richards to check out a potential spring-trout honey hole, RIGHT here in Kalamazoo.  Trout season opens up next weekend, but we wanted to check things out and of course, pick up some litter.  Because I can be a covetous trout-bum, the name of the stream is top secret until the opener.  However, it is right here in Kzoo, only a 20 minute drive.  And I have to say, things look promising.  We found some killer spots, saw some fish, and only had to pick up 3 McDonalds cups. 

Speaking of trout, April 30th is the season opener.  If you decide to stick around kalamazoo for the summer (I suggest you do) I will be hosting several trips to the local honey-hole as well as several expeditions up north.  We are eyeing several world-class rivers, like the Pine, Pigeon, Manistee, Big Sable, and maybe the Au Sable if there's time.  Plus, we have a 1 to 2 week UP Excursion planned for late May to go try our luck on the legendary Big Two Hearted and Fox rivers, the two best rivers in the Upper Peninsula! The Fox is the premiere destination in Michigan for trophy native Brook trout.  So, keep an eye on the River Lodge! It'll be chock full of trip info, and its a great way to keep tabs on the WMU Fishing Club's doings.  I graduate the 30th so I'll have nothing better to do for awhile than go fish (hopefully with some of you!) pick up some litter and then write all about it. 

keep in touch and that rod-tip high!
Brian