Schrems TU Fly Fishing Outing- White River
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Join Schrems West Michigan Trout Unlimited for some fun on the White River!
What better way to enjoy our local watersheds and make new fishing buddies than going fly fishing? No matter your skill level, join SWMTU for a laid-back day on the water followed by a social outing at a local restaurant.
– Locations: Walk-in access on White River below the town of Hesperia, MI.
– Fish species: Chinook Salmon, aka King Salmon!
– Meeting Place: Hesperia Sport Shop parking lot at 10:30 a.m.
– Fishing Locations: Walk-in access on White River below the town of Hesperia, MI from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
– After-Fishing Gathering: High Tower Bar and Grill at 6 p.m.
How to Participate
If interested, please contact Dane Ward at dane.ward05@gmail.com so he has an idea of how many people are showing up.
Recommendations:
– Fishing license required
– Clothing: Polarized sunglasses, hat, waders, and fall-season weather conditions.
– Wading: A good pair of wading boots are recommended for wading. You will encounter rocks of various sizes and a strong current. If you feel you will need more stability when walking around rocks and in the current, a good wading staff is a good investment.
– Gear: Minimum of 7 or 8 weight rods. Kings are tough on gear; the average weight of a king is about 25 pounds. Weight-forward flyline or/and intermediate sinking fly line for streamers with a typical drop rate of 1 to 2 inches per second (ips). A fishing net is a good investment to have in your fly fishing gear.
– Leaders: 8’ 30# tapered leader and 12# tippets.
– Flies: Weight forward-Small 1” minnow patterns and a variety of egg patterns.
– Flies: Streamers–2” to 3” articulated double-hook streamers.
Salmon are not shy this time of year, and you will see them. It’s recommend to fish below spawning fish. This is the best area to find a biter. Remember, salmon eggs are drifting in the holes below the actively redding areas.
Please visit the event website on swmtu.org for additional details.
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