How to redo an old driftboat

How to redo an old driftboat

An old boat that was meant for the river will, in time, go back to the river By Steve Naylor Driftboats are an evolution of the open-water dory, converted for use in rivers. Easier to back row and maneuver, one can find many more modern-day drift boats in...
Scientific Anglers: Putting their heart on the line

Scientific Anglers: Putting their heart on the line

Scientific Anglers fly line made right here in Michigan by Allen Crater If you’ve ever drifted a dry fly, dangled a dropper or stripped a streamer, you likely know the importance of fly line. You may not know that the world’s largest fly line manufacturer...
A Photo Essay: The Last Day of Summer

A Photo Essay: The Last Day of Summer

“…and all at once, summer collapsed into fall.” – Oscar Wilde. By Greg Frey, a fly fishing guide for Boyne Outfitters and schoolteacher in Gaylord. This article originally appeared in the Fall 2020 magazine. Get the next issue delivered to your...

Musky: A Keystone Species

By Kory Boozer, avid angler and member of the Michigan Musky Alliance A musky is a keystone species that helps hold everything together in its environment. Oftentimes, this role is played out by apex predators such as wolves in Yellowstone National Park, sea otters in...
Not His Raft

Not His Raft

Not his raft, but I let him fish in it… By Emily Hansen The transition from fall to winter in Northern Michigan was almost eerie this year, and was not able to get my raft out like I normally would. Drought-like conditions and unusually warm temperatures pushed...