Michigan creek TROUT fishing, I found an INCREDIBLE new spot!!

[@aprilwagner2147]

Teach me the way of the trout! I’m in SE mi and have spent the last 2 summers in a cast on my dominant hand. I’m finally free and need to catch something other than bass 😅

[@kennethreese4125]

So many nice fish clear water can't think of a better way to spend the day

[@charlie21gunner87]

Great video, thanks. I made it out last week in the kayak exploring a river system we just moved close to. Didn't catch much but the exploration is always fun.

[@themichiganangler4746]

That sounds like a blast! Sometimes catching a fish is just an added bonus to a great day enjoying the river!

[@Rsggolf]

Everyone should experience this kind of fishing. Super fun, relaxing and good for the soul. Thanks for sharing

[@themichiganangler4746]

Love it! Watched your walleye trip! Looked like a great time!

[@billmcconnell1737]

Looks like a great time.

[@themichiganangler4746]

Love this type of fishing! Thanks for watching!

[@freshwaterfishingfwf3398]

I love fishing those tiny creeks!

[@themichiganangler4746]

Can’t want for trout opener!

[@scottwinslow940]

In real clear creeks I have had good luck with a small green Johnson Beetle Spin with a black stripe. A lot of anglers use this lure for panfish only but it works well for trout and bass.

[@xxhelldemon91xx52]

I fish for browns at klacking Creek caught some nice ones there

[@ML-ks2lj]

I think clear water is definitely an obstacle. Lower warner water as well is tough. The clear water will let the. See better obviously. I use fluoride carbon bumpers about a 6 ft bumper line and I tie a swivel on the end of it with another 1 or two foot flouro leader on it and I tie by spinners with a clinch knot and my spoons I and jugs I tie with a non slip loop knot keeping the loop as tight and small and close to the eye as possible. If I go with a spoon though I usually tie a snap to the other end or use a figure eight knot big enough to hitch it to the barrel swivel

[@PharmerDom]

Cool spot and video. I love trout fishing small streams/creeks for trout and am glad I stumbled across your channel. I just want to point out though, that viewers should be aware that in Michigan, fish guts are not supposed to be returned to the stream. I don't totally understand the reasoning for the prohibition as I know some states out west mandate the opposite because the fish remains help support the biomass. I just know in Michigan, it is essentially considered littering (page 11 of the Fishing Guide) and I wouldn't want anybody to get fined.

[@themichiganangler4746]

I wonder what the logic is behind this rule?

[@PharmerDom]

@@themichiganangler4746 I honestly don't know. If I were to hazard a guess, I'd say it is probably just because it can be unsightly and smelly in high use areas. Whereas cleaning, even a limit of trout, on some backcountry stream would bother nobody and would probably even benefit the system, imagining the contents from all the dumpsters from every cleaning station from campgrounds along the Manistee or Betsie during salmon season being placed back in the water, doesn't make for a very appealing Pure Michigan commercial.

[@themichiganangler4746]

VERY true! Thank you for checking out the videos!

[@Jack.Watters]

Dude I couldn’t find any insight on this rule thank you I’m so glad I came across this comment

[@ML-ks2lj]

Fishing spinners for me is better if I actually walk with the current and reel up stream. Don't have to reel as fast to keep that blade rippin.

[@mimike2640]

Trout opener in the morning! What type and size hook do you use with worms.

[@themichiganangler4746]

I’m not too picky about hook size when I’m worm fishing, I try to get the bait holder style though with the couple little barbs to keep the worm on as long as possible.

[@smallmouthbigbass]

Great vid man! I’m in Isabella county but if you ever find yourself looking for a fishing buddy let me know! I am always solo

[@themichiganangler4746]

Thanks man! Maybe we could meet up this fall! I’m in SW Michigan

[@smallmouthbigbass]

@@themichiganangler4746 sounds good! Hoping for strong runs this year. The steelhead have been around but now I’m waiting on the salmon madness

[@themichiganangler4746]

Can’t wait!!!! I’m planning on a couple trips north to hopefully catch a king jigging this year!

[@kevinkaiser9714]

I think the bug hatch is a big factor. I have had trouble catching fish lately but the one I did keep I opened up the stomach to see what they were eating and it was full of winged bugs.

[@themichiganangler4746]

Those are the same bugs I saw EVERYWHERE a couple days prior to this! It totally makes sense! Good luck on your next trip and thanks for watching!

[@randybrady1218]

Wonder what the water temperature was, you said it felt quite warm

[@themichiganangler4746]

I’m not sure. I need to add one of those little thermometers to my pack

[@craigstillson4915]

bronze or gold on sunny days silver on clowny days spinner blades

[@themichiganangler4746]

thanks for the tip!

[@tanyafalk1147]

Hey bro I do believe in Michigan they cannot block off thank access even if they own the property they have to find some way of letting you fish there even if you have to walk with waders till you get to that spot they cannot block it with fences or any other way if they do you call the DNR they'll come out and cut down their fence

[@themichiganangler4746]

So I’m not positive on the law but I think it also has something to do with the length of the creek or if it’s large enough to run a canoe through it or something? I need to read up more on it.

[@randybrady1218]

You get in at a road access, don't let me catch you on my property trying to get to the creek. You can't cut across someone's property to get to a creek.

[@andyross2601]

Any navigable stream is public property. You can use the banks to get around hazards only....deep holes, down trees, brush, ect. Otherwise you need to be in the stream walking.

[@gerzzzzzzzz]

What is your rod and reel combo called?

[@tambo92]

Go see Dan @ 1884 Fly Shop in Baldwin MI

[@themichiganangler4746]

I live a couple hours south of Baldwin unfortunately.

[@sirmize1230]

Anything in the River south of Baldwin yet?

[@tambo92]

@@sirmize1230 After Tuesdays storm I wonder if it’s stirred them up?

[@sirmize1230]

@@tambo92 I’m seeing pictures from last year in September of some nice kings and Trouts being pulled. Just don’t want to drive 2 and a half hours for nothing 😬

[@tambo92]

@@sirmize1230 can always call the shop to get local info

[@ML-ks2lj]

That blood line is the kidneys believe.

[@scottvandevusse4943]

What do you use to carry your worms in?

[@themichiganangler4746]

amzn.to/43ECQTE

[@ML-ks2lj]

It does suck to hook a fish like that knowing the percentage of it dying is high. But we also have a percentage where we do t know if it will. And if it does it will feed the eco system. It will be eaten by something. But it does sucks

[@themichiganangler4746]

Very true!

[@mrdan1990]

What produces bigger fish for you on average? Crank bait or live worms?

[@themichiganangler4746]

Jerk bait!!!

[@lilluke7046]

Where is this at? I live Around Ann Arbor Michigan

[@themichiganangler4746]

Sw Michigan

[@mlbchamps1908]

Silver? Spring Brook?

[@milesopatik1458]

What river is that?

[@themichiganangler4746]

It’s a local creek! I don’t share the exact names.

[@milesopatik1458]

@@themichiganangler4746 oh, ok. thanks though!

[@milesopatik1458]

@@themichiganangler4746 Do you live in northern Michigan?