MI-Conclave-001
Beauty. Fresh air. Leisure. And SPACE away from it all. Tucked in the Michigan wilderness we have access to over 200miles of un-dammed natural flowing river environment. Join us as we chase steelhead and large lake run brown trout in the heart of Michigan. Test out some new fly rod designs, and enjoy world class culinary delights. Perhaps, not our most rigorous trip, but it sure will be fun!
March 24-March 27
3-nights // 2 days of fishing
Option to float 1 or 2 days, or hike and fish 1 day.
Manistee National Forest-MI-001
Whats included?
Steffen Brothers
Fishing in the motherland
Trip Details
Some questions about our outfitted trips.
What to expect?
Chase steelhead and brown trout and meet fellow anglers in the Michigan wilderness. This trip will be an drift boat and fish trip. Dress in layers / warmly. We will have a local host and certified guides to show us the local sweet spots.
Food & drink?
- Arrival, happy hour & appetizers at the lodge.
- 3x 5-star dinners made from scratch from local ingredients
- 2x on water lunches
- 2x breakfasts, simple yet delicious.
- Ample snacks and beverages will be provided.
- Our trip concierge will contact you with any dietary considerations before setting the final menu
What should I pack?
Michigan in March, you could experience all 4 seasons in a single day! Packing correctly will enhance your enjoyment:
- Layers! (Please avoid cotton)
- March can get chilly in the morning!
- Rain jacket, fully waterproof
- Polarized sunglasses are absolutely essential for eye protection as well as for spotting fish
- Long Johns and/or under layers recommended. Waders can be difficult to put on over jeans, and jeans can be uncomfortably clammy under waders
- Heavy Socks to wear under waders in any conditions
- Hat, wide-brimmed, for sun and eye protection.
- Personal care items such as insect repellent, sunscreen 20+, tissues, etc…
- Spare corrective eyewear, glasses, or contacts
- Camera
- Books and other reading materials
- Compact binoculars or Starnoculars
- Bandana
NON-FISHING ATTIRE: The lodge and cabin settings are very casual and no special attire is necessary for meals. Blue jeans, khakis, shorts, casual shirts, fishing shirts are all common. Also, we'll remind you to drink a lot of water…even before you get thirsty. Your guide will have plenty of water available. Staying hydrated will reduce headaches caused by our high elevation and dry climate.
Should I bring gear?
While we have and are happy to provide all gear, if you choose to bring your own, we would recommend having rods from 9' to 10’ in length and in weights from 6wt to 8wt.
Waders will be necessary in the winter, spring and fall. We can arrange wader rentals as needed to alleviate packing for flights!
Difficulty of this outing?
Easy. No training required. You will learn new fishing techniques, and will need to dress warm.
Each trip has a difficulty rating. This rating determines the amount of physical rigor and or pre-training required (from none-to-some-to-extensive). We do this to ensure the best possible trip that meets your expectation. Never hesitate to reach out and discuss this element of any of our outings!
What's not included?
- Anglers are responsible for there own airfare
- Anglers are responsible for any extended stay costs or layover hotel needs. This could apply to __ or ___ evenings. Our concierge can support any planning needs.
- If desired, anglers can rent there own cars.
- We will have an optional shuttle available and will work to coordinate flights to ensure this option is available if desired. this may require some flight coordination.
The Perfect Pairings
Steffen Bros approved accessories and materials to complement our fly rods. We supply reels from: Perrin, VR Designs, Iwana, to Graywolf. We also rigorously test fly lines and grain weights on all our tapers. We carry: Cortland, 406 Fly lines, and Royal Wulff offerings.