PMRL NEWSLETTER

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PMRL NEWSLETTER




November 3rd, 2009
                                         Beautiful Pere Marquette brown.
Howdy folks, hope all is well with everyone. We had a great fall run of
salmon this year and there are still some small balls arriving as we speak.
Soon it will all be over and begin a new chapter on the famed river,
STEELHEAD!! The Collegiate Steelhead tournament will begin this
weekend; we are expecting a large turn out this year. Sign up at the Pere
Marquette River Lodge on Saturday. For any additional information
contact the fly shop or Jeff Burg at 586-531-7724.
      Deer rifle season will soon be upon us and the river will be a
desolate body of water. If you want solitude and don’t hunt, this is the
time to do it. The fishing is also typically very good. I always have a
tough time during the fall, do I fish or do I hunt. Upland bird hunting has
been pretty good with several ruffed grouse being pushed and a few
falling to the might shotgun. Waterfowl hunting is always good, geese
and ducks making their annual migration to the south. Don’t forget
snowmobiling will begin too as well.
      Things are heating up around here even though the air temps are
falling. Hope to see you up here for some fantastic activities.
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FLY SHOP NEWS
                                        Nice lake run football to the net.


Plugging trips are happening on the river. If you’re not that into fly
fishing this is a great way to spend time on the river and fight those silver
rocket occupying the river.
      Orvis is changing vendors at the moment and new products will be
arriving in the spring. I had the opportunity to check out some of the
new products and I must say I am pretty excited. New reel, rods and
wading products are soon to arrive.


Orvis Silver Label XT waders 20% off (while supplies last)


All in stock T3 rods on sale $100 dollars off regular retail.
While supplies last.




              Nice brown and rainbow brought to the net.
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      NEWS
LODGE NEWS
November 10th we are dropping our guide rates to $325.00 for full days.
Don’t forget starting December 1st one free night lodging is included with
the price of a full or half day guide trip. Cabins and houses will be closed
on November 18th for the winter months and reopening around the first
week in March. The lodge remains open all winter for snowmobiling, ice
fishing, skiing and snow shoeing. We are only a half mile south of the
trail head for snowmobiling and 32 minutes from Cabrafae Ski resort.




Gabe and George with a nice brown.         More fall chrome, very nice!




             Couple more nice PM brownies
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EVENTS/SCHOOLS______
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                          I think he is excited folks, nice fish Mr. Blanton.


November 6th- 7th: WMU Fall Collegiate Steelhead Tournament
November 15th: Opening day of deer rifle season
November 21st: Free Basic Steelhead Class. For sign up and additional
information contact the fly shop. (231) 745 3972 - staff@pmlodge.com




2010 DESTINATION TRIPS
We are now signing people up for our 2010 trip. We will be hosting a 1
week, 7 day trip. If interested give Frank a call at the shop (231)745-
3972 or click here for Excursions
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FISHING/RIVER
FISHING/RIVER NEWS
The kings are winding down; however there is still a decent number in
the river extending the buffet of caviar rolling down the river. Browns are
finishing there spawning ritual and will begin to feast aggressively. They
will be very hungry and with the recent high water swinging or stripping
streamers should produce. Steelhead have arrived and more filtering in,
these torpedoes are here to do one thing, FEED! Steelhead are feasting
on eggs, nymphs and streamers to pack on the pounds for the rest of the
winter months. Now is a great time to battle one of these chrome rockets
and put your skills to the ultimate test. Rods a jumping and reels
screaming, fall steelhead will put a huge smile on anybody’s face even if
you don’t land the brute. “Did you see that!” is the most common
response we hear from clients as that silver bullet performs their
acrobatic stunts several times and then disappears. If you are looking for
a fantastic time on the river come on up and visit us. The weather is
turning to the ugly side snow is falling as you receive this. So be safe out
there, dress appropriately and take a kid fishing they are our future.




                                      Gabe and client with fall chrome, nice job!


The Pere Marquette River Lodge is your one stop shop. We have our ten
bedroom lodge, five cabins and two houses on the river. With a full
service fly shop and guide service within walking distance of each other,
why go anywhere else? The staff at the Pere Marquette River Lodge wants
to ensure you have the best destination experience ever.
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Josh Mead (Mgr / Guide)
Pere Marquette River Lodge
8841 M-37
Baldwin, MI 49304
231-745-3972
staff@pmlodge.com
www.pmlodge.com
www.PereMarquetteOnline.com




The infamous Shocktons snake.   Ryan and client with a nice rainbow.