By Howard Meyerson In the spring, when thoughts of trout fishing inevitably hit hard, I almost always bring the fly boxes out for a gander. One by one, I pick through them looking for gaps, the flies I need to … Continue reading
By Howard Meyerson One of my favorite annual winter events, the 2013 Fly Fishing Film Tour, is about to land in Grand Rapids at the Wealthy Theatre. The 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 showing kicks off a six-stop Michigan tour … Continue reading
By Howard Meyerson NEWAYGO, MI — Hot summer days aren’t always the best for trout, but summer is dynamite for smallmouth bass. And fortunately, Michigan has a number of great rivers for smallies. What’s special about smallmouth is they are … Continue reading
By Howard Meyerson The dedication in Ann Miller’s new book, “Hatch Guide for Upper Midwest Streams,” is not unusual in its expressed gratitude to her husband, Ken Ankli, and their three daughters: Aura, Abbey and Aiden. Authors often thank those … Continue reading
By Howard Meyerson NEWAYGO, MI — Any differences were set aside when they stepped off the bus; those of the men who had gone to war and come back sullied; and those of the open-faced anglers who greeted them, hoping … Continue reading
By Howard Meyerson FARWELL — It was a sunny, mild day in early April when I climbed into a drift boat with Jeff Johnson and Terry Drinkwine for an unusual day of trout fishing. Johnson, our gracious host, offered some … Continue reading
Bette Davis in waders – who could have imagined? Davis was the “The First Lady of the American Screen,” even referred to as the “Fifth Warner Brother,” according to her official site, but you’d be hard pressed to find her … Continue reading
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Fly fishing on the Muskegon River is always a good time. It’s big water with a great population of brown trout, rainbows and steelhead. I joined Phil Cusey, a Grand Rapids fishing guide and friend, for this delightful day. Drew, … Continue reading
After more than 25 years in the outdoor writing business, you would think I'd know better.
