Flyfisher's Guide To Michigan (Flyfisher's Guide Series) (Paperback)

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Product Description

Michigan is a flyfisher's paradise, with a seemingly endless supply of rivers, streams, and lakes. Outdoor writer Jim Bedford covers all of these opportunities in greater detail than ever before in this new 480 page guidebook. From steelhead and salmon around the Great Lakes to the remote trout waters of the Upper Peninsula to the famous waters of the Northern Lower Peninsula, he gives great information on where, when and how to fish this impressive state. He also covers opportunities for smallmouth and largemouth bass, carp, and other species that have been virtually ignored in previous guidebooks for Michigan. There is a comprehensive fly shop listing and travel information that includes hotels, campgrounds, restaurants, and more. Over 120 maps for rivers and streams complement the thorough text that will make this the best flyfishing guidebook to own for fishing all of Michigan's great water.

From the Back Cover

THE RIVERS: Escanaba Brule Fox Sturgeon Two Hearted Muskegon Big Sable Pere Marquette Manistee Little Manistee Au Sable Ontonagon Black Pigeon Boardman Grand over 120 in all; THE FISH: Trout Salmon and Steelhead Smallmouth Bass Pike and a host of other warmwater species; THE MAPS: Over 120 detailed river maps showing river miles, access, campsites, as well as hatch charts, stream facts, and recommended flies; PLUS: Special sections on stillwaters and flyfishing the Great Lakes Listings for Fly Shops, Accommodations, Restaurants, Campgrounds, Car Repair and Rental, Hospitals, Airports, and more

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Product Details

• Paperback: 468 pages
• Publisher: Wilderness Adventures Press; 1 edition (February 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1885106769
• ISBN-13: 978-1885106766
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #830,290 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything I had hoped for., March 13, 2001

By	John Emmendorfer (Owosso, MI) - See all my reviews

Being fairly new to fly fishing for trout, I was looking for some help in where to go and what to use so I would not have to start from scratch. Jim has obviously been there and done that. His tips, techniques, and sites are outstanding. This book is a must for anyone getting started and a great asset to those who are looking for additonal information. Thank you for sharing your experiences in such a great book.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Starting point, May 21, 2002

By	R. Phillips (Chicago, Illinois United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is a great guide to the many rivers I have spent time on in Michigan. It is not going to put you on the honey-holes, but it will provide you with good maps and the right strategies to have a sucessful day on the river. It also provides area business #'s, which I have found helpful on several occassions. Jim Bedford knows what he is taking about. Great investment.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Book is a flyfishers guide to michigan, March 11, 2006

By	Kyle McGrath (MI, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is includes all the streams, rivers, and waterways of Michigan, with information on what fish are in them, seasons to fish, lures to use, and other information. I found it to great not just for the information it has on the fish, but on all the other stuff- how to get to the best spots, things to watch out for, noise/distractions around the river, ease of access, etc. Using this book, you will have a realistic picture of what the fishing experience is going to be like.