Adjust to new water conditions
Spring weather brings higher, faster, and dirtier water. It's important to make sure you have enough weight and anchor chain to keep you in your place against the stronger push of current. A lot of times you may need as much as double the weight you would use in slower water conditions. Once you've found your honey hole, it's important to maintain it -- make sure you've got the needed weight to do so.
Move to the fish
A few good spots in west Michigan for fishing this time of year: Grand 6th St Dam and the Muskegon River. When going out on the Muskegon, it's best to fish below the croton dam. The dam prevents the fish from getting out while also providing a place for spawning because of it's gravel bottom. It's where the fish want to be, so it should be where you want to be.
3 Easy Tips for Spring Fishing in Michigan
It's time to transition into the spring fishing and leave the winter in the past, where it belongs. Drew Johnson, our new Sales Manager and a long-time fishing guide, has some tips for improving your chances at catching the big ones as the weather warms up.
Change up your tackle
Springtime brings great conditions for steelhead fishing. Make sure your tackle matches your intended game: plugs, spawn, and beads are great lures for steelhead fishing. They attract Steelhead with their alluring colors as well as their mockery of steelhead's real prey. Drew says his favorite to fish with are beads because they offer a "perfect imitation of real eggs." The color of your tackle can be based off of many factors, such as water clarity, the sun's placement, and even personal preference.