Saturday Shoutout / The Unseen World Of Mousers

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Mitt Monkey Special Correspondent Jason Tucker of Fontinalis Rising brings us a breaking story from Northern Michigan. "It was once thought that mousers were just rogue solitary males. We didn’t even think they reproduced, or if they did, that they played no part in rearing their...



Assault on the Au Sable

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By Jason Tucker Commercial fish farming threatens one of the world’s best dry fly streams. Is it too late to save it? Michigan is a dream destination for any fly fisher, with a volume and variety of water, species and opportunities that draw anglers from around the...



Should I start tying my own flies to save money?

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By Jason Tucker This is a question that pops up every week wherever social media may be found and a lot of times the answer you get is “NO!” But it’s not that simple so I’m going to offer you some pros, cons and tips...



Stealth for Trout- Don’t Break the Sound Barrier

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I’m always looking for ways to get an edge while trout fishing. Trout are incredibly sensitive to their environment. They are constantly on the lookout for both food and predators. In an instant they can go from feeding on mayflies to fleeing an otter or eagle....



Fishing New Water

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By Jason Tucker The time has come in my life where I want to expand my horizons. I want to light out, free myself from the confines of my routine, my local area, my set habits. It’s true that there are still many rivers, runs,...