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Rob Estlund organized a Muskegon SpeyClave at Henning a couple years ago in early March. This was after a snowstorm cancelled a February date. I remember about 5-6 Michigan guys including one absolute beginner and Herb Jacobsen. Wisconsin guys included Rob, Dave P.., and a few others. Herb grilled brats, we shared some fly patterns and good info. I brought some loaner speyrods and so did Herb and Rob. A few guys floated the next day. It was nice to meet some other guys who swung flies. There was a small repeat get together last year but I didn't attend.
Henning is a good place to meet and cast. For a motel, the Riverside in Croton is the best place in the immediate area. FYI: The woman who runs it does NOT refund deposits during fishing season. Too many anglers cancel out at the last minute due to weather & water conditions. Grand Rapids is just over 40 minutes away and has plenty of affordable lodging with an excellent fly shop along the route.
May's really late for Steelhead here during a normal spring. Who knows this year?
Rob Estlund organized a Muskegon SpeyClave at Henning a couple years ago in early March. This was after a snowstorm cancelled a February date. I remember about 5-6 Michigan guys including one absolute beginner and Herb Jacobsen. Wisconsin guys included Rob, Dave P.., and a few others. Herb grilled brats, we shared some fly patterns and good info. I brought some loaner speyrods and so did Herb and Rob. A few guys floated the next day. It was nice to meet some other guys who swung flies. There was a small repeat get together last year but I didn't attend.
Henning is a good place to meet and cast. For a motel, the Riverside in Croton is the best place in the immediate area. FYI: The woman who runs it does NOT refund deposits during fishing season. Too many anglers cancel out at the last minute due to weather & water conditions. Grand Rapids is just over 40 minutes away and has plenty of affordable lodging with an excellent fly shop along the route.
May's really late for Steelhead here during a normal spring. Who knows this year?