Need a place to stay in Benzie County? Check out CrystalAdventures.com. Tell Jeff that Nancy and Pete sent you! Looking for information about the Homestead Resort on the Betsie River? Please click here. Captain Pete Micol, Insured & Licensed River Guide Captain Pete Micol was a certified Michigan teacher for 13 years. He is an experienced naturalist and an expert fly tyer. His guide service is licensed by the State of Michigan. Drift Boat Trips All Equipment Provided Custom Fly-Tying Specializing in Developing the Fly Fishing Skills of New and Expert Fishers    Fishing Report - 4/27/08: The good steelhead fishing continues on the Betsie. Again, this has been the best steelhead fishing that we have had in at least ten years. The fly fishers going out with me are hooking between a low of 3 to a high of 15 fish a day with the average of 7 hookups a day. With more fresh steelhead coming into the river, the good fishing likely will continue for at least another week, if not longer. The best part is that there have been very few people on the river. We had heavy rains on Friday night 4/25. The Betsie rose a foot and a half overnight. This past Saturday was my slowest day in 3 weeks. But we still found fish even though the water was very high and dirty. Hot flies have been Stink Pickles in size 4, moose hair wigglers in brown or blue, crystal eggs in peach with egg and orange wings and veiled eggs. The most effective technique has been to use baby two-handed fly rods nymphing with floating fly lines and strike indicators. Chuck and ducking has produced some steelhead, but has not been as effective. Swinging big flies has also produced some nice steelhead and brown trout.   Fly Pattern: Stink Pickle Hook: Daiichi 2571 size 4 Tail: Chartreuse grizzly marabou & tips of moose hair Body: Chartreuse antron chenille Hackle: Any well-marked brown soft hackle Eyes: Large plastic metallic green eyes Most steelheaders think that the steelhead season is over. But you can still take advantage of a lot of the season. If you would like to get in on this wonderful fishing, give me a call at 231-383-0181.    Now taking reservations for steelhead, trout and salmon guided trips. Spaces are limited. Call Captain Pete at 1-231-383-0181     (CLICK FOR FORECAST)     Captain Pete Micol & Nancy Bogen (Former Owners, Homestead Resort on the Betsie River)    5942 Wallaker Road • Benzonia, MI • 49616 • 1-231-383-0181 Home • Guide Service • Pictures • Location • Contact Us Content © 2008, Fly Fishing With Pete All rights reserved. Site Design by Locust Hill Graphics