Outfitters and Lodge On the Mighty Muskegon

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FALL AND WINTER- THE PERFECT SEASON TO ENJOY THE SPENDOR OF MICHIGAN'S GREAT LAKES WONDERLAND! - come join us!

FALL STELLHEADING IS UNDERWAY! COME CATCH THE EXCITEMENT

THIS FALL AND WINTER-COMING TO A GREAT LAKES RIVER THEATRE NEAR YOU -"A STEELHEAD'S TESTIMONIAL" MOVIE CLIP "HEY DUDE...................CLICK ON THIS VIDEO.I'M A STEELHEAD AND I DARE YOU TO LOOK ME IN THE EYE.IF YOU WANT A PIECE OF ME ON YOUR FLY ROD..........BEWARE! I'LL RIP YOUR REEL'S DRAG AND SEND IT SCREAMING LIKE A LOVE SICK WILD BOAR WITH A BAD TOOTH ACHE .......... , WHILE YOUR ROD IS BENT OVER AND ON THE VERGE OF CASHING IN ON THAT 25 YEAR BREAKAGE GUARANTEE. BETTER YET........IF YOU WANT A PIECE OF ME,HOOK UP WITH THESE GRAY DRAKE DUDES.I'VE WOUND UP IN THEIR LANDING NETS MORE OFTEN THEN I CARE TO ADMIT.THEY LITERALLY WROTE THE BOOK ON ME.IN A WORLD OF IMPOSTERS -THEY'RE THE REAL DEAL! THE HAPPY CAMPER ANGLERS HOLDING ME UP IN THE PHOTOS ON THIS WEB SITE TELL THE WHOLE STORY! SEE YOU ON THE RIVER......DARE YA!
















 Site Map:
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 THE MIGHTY MUSKEGON

 STEELHEAD GUIDE SERVICE

 ST. JOE & BIG MANISTEE FISHERY

 MUSKEGON
TAILWATER
TROUT

 MUSKEGON & ST. JOE PACIFIC
SALMON

 ATLANTIC SALMON ST. MARY'S

 NEWS EVENTS

 KIDS ARE US

 CUSTOMER
PROFILES

 LINKS PAGE

 RATES for 2008
 

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Again for 2008

We are hosting trips to Quebec's magnificant Gaspe, Iceland, and Russia. E-Mail us for more information.

FISH GALLERY GRIP-AND GRIN AWARD PHOTOS

  


  

  

HERE ARE OUR CLIENTS FROM NOV 13 THRU 17TH.CONGRATS!

ROB FROM COLORADO,JEFF HOFFMAN FROM ESPN OUTDOORS AND TODD,WALTER YANG FROM CHICAGO AND JIM VANVLEIT FROM INDIANA-NICE FISH GUYS!
 



 


 

 


Perfect winter Steelhead


Lake-run Brown Trout



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Gray Drake Lodge and Outfitters
7522 S. Gray Drake Bluff
Newaygo, MI 49337

PHONE & FAX: (231) 652-2868
NEWAYGO, MI 49337
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"The Ultimate Great Lakes Fly Fishing Experience"

Click here to check our daily updated
honest fishing reports for trout,
steelhead and salmon.

 







 

On Sept 4, 2006, "Salmon Goddess" Shawn Murphy caught this 38 lb. Atlantic Salmon. Taken on Quebec's York River.


Crimson Muskegon male Steelhead



 

Gorgeous Muskegon Brown

Massive Fall/Winter Muskegon Steelhead

 


Chrome Michigan "Steel"

 Site Map:
(JUST CLICK THE FISH)

 THE MIGHTY MUSKEGON

 STEELHEAD GUIDE SERVICE

 ST. JOE & BIG MANISTEE FISHERY

 MUSKEGON
TAILWATER
TROUT

 MUSKEGON & ST. JOE PACIFIC
SALMON

 ATLANTIC SALMON ST. MARY'S

 NEWS EVENTS

 KIDS ARE US

 CUSTOMER
PROFILES

 LINKS PAGE

 RATES for 2008
 

eBUY MATT'S BOOKS
CLICK HERE..

Again for 2008

We are hosting trips to Quebec's magnificant Gaspe, Iceland, and Norway. E-Mail us for more information.

For thirteen years,we have prided ourselves in offering the very best in fly fishing guiding,lodging and hospitality-every picture on this site tells the whole story with smiles! Our guides take great pleasure in instructing and teaching total beginners,novices,children and families,to guiding advanced experts.We specialize in guiding 12 months a year-not just when the fish are on gravel in the spring and fall.

Why? - because we have a passion and understanding how trout, steelhead and salmon and their rivers behave throughout the bountiful four season wonderland of the Great Lakes.We tie and invent our own fly patterns and study the insect hatches so we can bring the magic of taking a fish on the fly to you in a special way.With our broad experience of fishing throughout North America and the world, our goal is to exceed your expectations and have you walking away having learned or perfected your techniques, catching fish and enjoying a refreshing day in nature.With this, we hope for you to yearn for a return visit to the Gray Drake.

Having pursued steelhead, trout, Pacific and Atlantic salmon for over 40 years throughout the world, proprietor and guide Matthew Supinski and is wife Laurie and excellent team have intrinsic knowledge of the fish species and the techniques for success.

Through his book authorships, free-lance magazine writings and photography, he is in touch with the most progressive methods, techniques and tackle. Having been born and raised in the Great Lakes, Matt and his outstanding guides will proudly and enthusiastically guide you to the incredible angling bounty our waters provide.




"Steelhead Queen", Shawn Murphy shows her
consistent skill with big Steelhead
 


Tom and Dr. Mike enjoy a grilled gourmet streamside lunch.

White Fly - By Ted Fanceglia

Also in 2008
Smallmouth on the White Fly Hatch

June through August


The Gray Drake Lodge

Located on some of the finest water of the Muskegon


Brandy from Chicago with a beauty!



Cleaner, proprieter, booker, cooker, boss and pope - Laurie


IT'S TIME TO START THINKING ABOUT WINTER/SPRING AND SUMMER STEELHEADING. THIS CAN THE EXCITING TIME OF YEAR FOR GREAT LAKE STEELHEAD WHEN A CHROME SILVER BULLET EXPLODES ON YOUR SWINGING FLY OR CRUSHES AN EGG PATTERN. CHECK OUT THESE HAPPY FALL STEELHEADERS WITH THEIR TROPHIES. WE ARE NOW BOOKING FOR PRIME 2008 SEASON AT THE GRAYDRAKE.

WE OFFER CURBSIDE GUIDE SERVICE! THAT'S ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS MAKE IT TO OUR LODGE AND REGARDLESS OF THE WEATHER YOUR TRIP HAS BEEN MADE. OUR HEATED JET AND DRIFT BOATS ARE DOCKED BELOW THE LODGE AND READY TO TAKE YOU OUT WITHOUT THE HASSLE OF FLOATING DOWN THE RIVER IN A SNOWSTORM OR PUT IN A ICED UP BOAT LANDINGS. IF YOU GET COLD, WE CAN WISK YOU RIGHT BACK TO THE LODGE FOR A WARM FIREPLACE AND A STEAMING HOT TUB WITHOUT THE HASSLE OF HAVING TO ENDURE THE DAY

IF YOU CANCEL YOUR TRIP OR LODGING WITH LESS THAN 1 WEEK'S NOTICE YOU WILL BE BILLED IN FULL FOR GUIDING AND LODGING.




Head Guide Tim Van Gessell

Guide Doug Buehler

Guide Bob Mansel

Guide Peter Basta
 

English Gillie Brian Parker with a massive Hen Steelhead - his first ever!
Yes, this fish came from the Great Lakes - looks like a Dean River British Columbia fish!

Email: MSupin2583@aol.com      or call 231-652-2868
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    It's Time to Start Thinking About 2008 Trophy Late Summer and Fall
    Great Lakes Chinook & Coho Salmon! August thru October


Now Taking Bookings For 2008 Summer Skamania Steelhead on the
St. Joseph and Big Manistee Rivers &
Atlantic Salmon on the St. Mary's


June through September

A Summer Skamania Steelhead from the
St. Joseph River in August



WE ARE NOW TAKING PRIME
BOOKINGS SPRING 2008 - Book Now!!!


Matt, Laurie, Peter, Kafka, and their world class guides welcome you to the Gray Drake.

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