Steelhead Skunk

A group of us headed to Michigan New Years day in a futile attempt to catch some winter steel.  Unfortunately no one hooked up, but we spent 3 days hiking around a stream, tying flies, and drinking whisky so all is good.

The trip started on a bumpy note, with our last member delayed from running off the road and hitting a support cable.

 Making flies that are repulsive to steelhead

 Unfortunately all six of those bottles are now empty

 someone please make a rod with heated guides 

 After spending all day trying not to get wet/fall in the river, we willingly jumped right in.  

  We been through every kind of snow there is. Little bitty stingin' snow... and big ol' fat snow.

A beautiful place to not catch any fish 

 Fly Poker

Under the water, carry the water