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These intensive one-day classes are designed to take intermediate and better casters to the next level. Instructors are Bruce Richards and Ray Schmidt
General announcements from Schmidt Outfitters
Argentina is a special place, from the Golden Dorado of the North to the giant Browns of Patagonia. This coming 2012 year we will not be going to the Argentine Patagonia region due to the massive volcano eruption in Chile that spread ash thru out the lakes region that we fish. If you are planning a trip make sure that you can fly to your destination airport!
Expand your fly fishing art collection. We carry an assortment of paintings, wood carvings, and more.
The Au Sable River in Michigan runs approximately 140 miles (225 km) through the northern Lower Peninsula, through the towns of Grayling and Mio, and enters Lake Huron at Oscoda. It is considered one of the best brown trout fisheries east of the Rocky Mountains.
Bargains and Used Fly Fishing Tackle
Schmidt Outfitters lists used fly fishing tackle and equipment. Check out our bargains today!
Beads, Dumbell Eyes, Cones and Eyes
Here is a wide selection of beads, eyes, cones and dumbell eyes to use on your fly patterns.
The Bear is the largest spawning tributary for migratory fish for the Manistee system, making it a very important river. It has great spring, summer and fall trout fishing.
Schmidt Outfitters' most popular travel destination is to the island of Ambergris Caye in Belize to fly fish for tarpon, permit, and bonefish.
1976 was a hallmark year for the fly fishing world. It was then that Ted Juracsik introducd his first anti-reverse Tarpon model reel designated the Billy Pate.
Cold, clean and excellant habitat for wild Brook trout and Michigan Browns. Great summer time hatches make this river a fly anglers delight. This is the birthplace of the world renoun Adams fly and a very historical trout river for nothern Michigan.
Bruce Richards, certified FFF casting instructor, offers advice in a series of articles ranging from accurate fly line casting to line flotation.
Our guides may be known as trout, steelhead, and salmon-lovers, but we also go after other fish species.
Chenille & Synthetic Body Materials
Clear & Colored Plastic Fly Boxes
Clippers, Nippers and Retractors
A wide array of premium dubbing for all types of flies and patterns.
Catch up on events at Schmidt Outfitters.
Expectations for Booking a Fly Fishing Trip
Our guide service can control many aspects of the fishing trip: clean watercraft, expert knowledge of the rivers and fish, respectful attitudes, and the best gear obtainable. Two things that cannot be controlled, however, are fish bite and weather. Understand our guide philosophy before booking a trip.
Clothing for the fly-fisherman from Patagonia and Redington.
We offer performance clothing designed specifically for anglers!
Wide range of vest styles for the minimalist or the "serious bring everything to the river" fly fisherman.
Enter our ON-LINE STORE here. Our fly shop offers the best in fly fishing gear and equipment.
Our professional staff uses fly fishing gear bags and luggage everyday. Read these reviews before you make your next purchase.
Learn from the experts! We have compiled articles and step-by-step techniques that will make your fly fishing life easier.
Tying effective knots is paramount in fly fishing. Learn the most important knot tying techniques with our step-by-step instructions.
Quality fly lines from Rio and Scientific Anglers.
Understand the basics of fly fishing with articles pulled right from the Schmidt Outfitters Fly Fishing Manual.
Fly Fishing Outerwear and Waders
Fly Fishing Reel Product Reviews
Field and Stream's Summer 2006 issue rated us first. Find out why!
Need a getaway? Join us on our travel adventures to places like Argentina, Chile, Belize and the American Rocky Mountain Region.
Backing is essential for your reel and line set-up.
Get a collection of top patterns with a waterproof fly box and save. Special offers.
A collection of famous Schmidt fly patterns with step-by-step instructions.
Reels from Hardy, Nautilus, Redington, Ross, Scientific Anglers, Sage, and Tibor.
Flyrods from Redington, Sage Fly Rods, and Temple Fork.
High quality material and supples for the fly tier. Over 1500 in stock.
Fly Tying Scissors by Dr. Slick
Tools for your fly tying desk. Scissors, bodkins, lights, holders and more.
Keep abreast of the issues concerning the Great Lakes region.
The best in Michigan fly fishing for steelhead, king salmon, coho, trout and smallmouth bass.
Our guides spend an extensive amount of time on the water giving "swimming lessons" to flies, and as a benefit to you, have compiled articles imparting their observations.
Hair stackers are used to even the tips of hair used for creating streamer wings and when stacking deer hair. Brass in three sizes.
Hardy and Schmidt's: a long history of fly fishing tradition.
Hats, Gloves and Fishing Mitts
Kelly Galloup is one of the most innovative fly tiers today. We carry all of his best patterns at our shop.
Layering clothing is designed from a base layer, to a second or third layer under your waders or outer shells to keep you warm.
One of Michigan's "Blue Ribbon" trout streams, the Little Manistee flows northwest from it's spring source to Lake Michigan at the village of Manistee. This great trout river was one of Michigan's first to have a "flies only" section designated by Michigan's legislature.
The Manistee is considered to be one of the best trout fisheries east of the Rocky Mountains. It also offers some of the finest salmon and steelheading in the Great Lakes.
Marabou, Strung Hackles, Schlappen, Emu
Schmidt Outfitters has seven full time fly fishing-only guides and provides professional guide services on many of Michigan's most famous rivers and streams.
Members premium services include patterns, content, video, and detailed reports .
Read articles about fly fishing and Michigan fish species.
Find out what's happening with our up-to-date Michigan fly fishing report.
Our waters are the finest in the midwest and known around the world.
Michigan Steelhead and Salmon Flies
Michigan Steelhead Fly Pattern Reviews
Popular Michigan trout fly pattern instructions are in PDF format which makes them easy to print or email!
Come here to find out about the current events, latest news, product announcements and more.
Here are the current sale items and specials.
Outerwear - Shells and Jackets
Peacock, Ostrich, Pheasant, Goose, Duck, Turkey
Peak Fishing Vises, Tools, and Accessories
It was the first river in the country to be stocked with brown trout from Germany. While that fish is still present in numbers, and offers great fly fishing challenge, the river is nearly as well known for its seasonal migrations of Steelhead and Salmon.
The Pine River is the coldest, highest gradient river in Michigan's lower peninsula. Home to Brown, Rainbow and Brook trout, the Pine is one of our crown jewels. We are one of only two legally operating outfitters on the Pine's "Wild and Scenic" stretches of 26 miles.
These stylish shades will have you looking good and seeing the action.
With all the product changes and new releases, the question is how to keep up. Well, right here. Check here for the latest product news.
Every caster now has a great selection of affordable fly rods that can handle just about any condition.
Performance doesn't cost a fortune. Check out this great selection of reels.
RIO's fly lines are the result of a dynamic synergy between on-the-water experience and experimentation, input from guides, outfitters and fly fishers, and intense R & D at Rio.
This fly reel selection covers just about every style and price point and should satisfy every fly fishermans needs and budget.
Ross Reels are unconditionally guaranteed against manufacturer's defects in materials and workmanship for as long as the original purchaser owns the reel
This is Sage's entry level reel. Look at the features: all aluminum frame and spool, sealed graphite drag, large arbor design, and a nice felt reel bag. Doesn't seem so entry level. Oh, and it works like a dream!
The Sage 1800 series reels are proven performers at a unbelievable price. This is true value.
With Sage's exclusive floating tripod sealed carbon drag unit, one-revolution adjustment knob and elegant convex hub design, 3800CF series reels offer performance you simply can't find anywhere else in this price range.
Sage 4200 Series Reels and Spools
The latest reel offering from Sage brings a sophisticated, high-performance drag system. The one revolution drag knob offers quick and precise drag settings and provides the kind of power and smoothness you'd expect from a large traditional drag system, only without the bulk.
This is Sage's finest trout to summer steelhead reel. This is the upgraded reel of the award winnning 2500 series of last year. The 2500 spools will interchange and work with this reel. Brilliant! The drag is completely sealed from the elements and features a one-revolution adjustment knob for quick and accurate settings.
This is Sages finest fly reel series. A serious upgrade from the former model.
The 99 is a light, perfectly balanced rod that casts like a 9-footer but fishes like a 10.
Sage completely re-vamped the rod series FLi and included the new G-5 manufacturing technology in this new Flight series. This rod is a real value and a dream to cast. We and Sage rate this rod as fast action.
Perfect compliment to any rod, Sage high performance fly reels are the choice of many professional guides.
Sage offers the widest selection of premium fly rods available. Check out this impressive selection of quality rods.
Sage's TCX series redefines the extreme distance category in rods. This series of rods is lightweight, strong, and powerful. The enhanced line feel and feedback mean intuitively better timing and an extraordinary level of casting ease for ultra-high-performance fly rods.
Sage offers a wide range of traditional and European style two handed fly rods for the spey casting aficionado.
Sage's ultra lightweight rod family for ultimate sensitivity. The most ideal rod for fishing tiny flies with ultra light tippets.
With Sage's exclusive SaltH2O Technology, Xi3 rods provide a groudbreaking level of torque and torsion resistance for superior tracking and less wasted energy at all distances. SaltH2O's unique layer interface and proprietary resin also combine for maximum strength--even in high heat environments--and significantly less weight.
Sage's Z-Axis offers ultimate fishability with unprecedented line feel, response, and performance. With this family, they improved the entire rod-building process and created a rod that's significantly lighter, stronger, and easier to cast for anglers of all skill levels.
Sage ZXL Fly Rods rods are significantly lighter, stronger and easier to cast for everyone who enjoys the relaxed casting rhythm of a progressive taper
We don't carry all the saltwater flies, only the best ones for tarpon, bonefish and permit.
First class. Conveniently located on our 10 acre facility.
In the history of every industry, one name usually stands out as the driving force behind its very existence. In fly-fishing, that name is Scientific Anglers™
Scientific Anglers Freshwater Fly Lines
For panfish to pike, Scientific Anglers fly lines are designed to handle every condition from dry flies to large streamers and lake fishing.
Scientific Anglers Saltwater Fly Lines
Saltwater lines are for everything from bonefish to billfish. Floating, shooting, multi-tip and sinking fly lines for every destination and condition.
With cutting-edge angling technology that is revolutionizing the sport, the Sharkskin Series provides the ultimate casting experience.
Shooting lines from Rio and Scientific Anglers
Lines from Rio for all spey fishing applications. Floating spey lines to the Skagit Series lines, we have your spey needs covered.
Interested in spey fishing? Read articles written by our resident guides, as well as local Spey Bums, who live for two-handed rods.
Steelhead are a major draw to fly anglers in Michigan.
We carry streamer patterns designed specifically for Michigan and the Great Lakes region, with many designed by Ray Schmidt.
Check out our exclusive on the water technical reviews
Affordable and high performance was hard to find before TFO came on to the rod scene. Now you can have both.
Terminal means stuff that is fairly often lost to the river...leader stuff, swivels, etc.
As Sage's flagship reel using carbon fiber technology, the 4500CF reel series was built to reduce weight, add amazing durability, and reduce the cost of owning a Sage performance reel.
View photos of this clean and comfy house available for nightly rental at Schmidt Outfitters.
Simply the best American made reel on the market today. The Tibor/Billy Pate name has set the standard for custom crafted fly reels.
Suitable for 3 to 9 weight rods in both fresh and saltwater conditions, even the most fragile tippet can be fished with confidence. Their superbly smooth drag systems deliver unmatched performance against anything from an 8 inch brook trout to a 30 pound tarpon.
Changing a spool on the Tibor QC (QuickChange) involves only a single moving part--the one-piece stainless steel end cap. There's nothing to remove: no loose parts, tricky threading, or alignments. Changing a spool has never been easier.
Innovations like the large arbor spool significantly increase the rate of line retrieval and give anglers greater control of reel-smoking species like bonefish, permit, wahoo, and tuna. The impregnated cork disc drag system delivers strong, smooth, and reliable performance onm the water.
Tools and Other Fly Fishing Essentials
We carry a nice selection of dry flies, hex flies, and attractor patterns perfect for trout fishing.
Tube flies are increasing in popularity.
Tube flies are gaining popularity in northern Michigan. Our staff has compiled some tips and techniques for more effective tube fly fishing.
This is one amazing tool that you simply use in your current fly tying vise. Click on and read more about it...
In addition to fly fishing for Steelhead, Salmon, and Trout, we offer day trips for some of the finest in North woods Ruffed Grouse and Woodcock hunting.
These breathable waders are the guides choice. Come see why.
Wading Belts, Staffs, and Gravel Guards
Wading belts and staffs are important safety items. These products provide maximum performance, and yes, even style.
We now carry Chota, Korkers, and Redington wading boots. We are updating the products for the new season.
Designed to keep your flies dry even if dropped in the water or when you take a spill. Rigid cases wont get crushed. From C&F Design and Scientific Anglers
Whip Finishers and Half Hitch Tools
Whip finishers are used to create simple finishing knots on your fly head.
Womens waders are designed with a womens body in mind. Comfortable breathables with all the great features.
3-D Molded Eyes
Molded 3-D Eyes peel and stick to provide contour and depth to your fly patterns. 20/pkg.
4 1/2" Hair Scissors - Gold Loop
4" Razor Scissors with Adjustable Tension
5" Prism Finish Clamp - Straight
They are perfect for removing flies and where ever a clamp is needed. Famous Dr. Slick quality with a cool color!
A basic fly tying vise at a great price.
All Purpose Scissors 4" Gold Loop
Protect your stripping fingers from fly line abrasion and clean the line at the same time with the patented Stripee.
Angora Goat is a natural seal substitute.
This translucent and reflective trilobal fiber adds sparkle to any fly body. Use by itself or blend with other dubbing.
Multi trilobal filaments in a single strand yarn with bright highlights used for parachutes. Overbodies, legs, tails, and trailing shucks. Similar to Z-Lon.
Soft, lively hair popular for small streamers and salmon flies.
A sparkling 3 strand acylic yarn with many uses, especially good for caddis pupae and crab patterns.
Awesome Possum Natural Nymph Dubbing
A perfect blend of guard hair and soft underfur combined to make this an awesome nymph dubbing.
Well marked hair for streamer wings and saltwater collars.
Barred Rabbit Strips (Half Skin Zonked)
Premium quality half rabbit skin pre-cut into zonker strips. Makes beautiful zonkers. double bunnies, sculpins, dahlberg divers, tarpon bunnies, and bonefish flies.
Barred, Beautiful, soft tanned Rabbit Strips, expertly cut to meet specific tying needs. Magnum used for two-tone big trout, bass, pike, and saltwater flies. We use these for the Articulated Sculpin pattern.
The Billy Pate Bonefish is a classic anti-reverse design for 7-8-9 weight rods.
The Billy Pate Salmon is a classic anti-reverse design for 6-8 weight rods.
The Billy Pate Tarpon is a classic anti-reverse design for 10-12 weight rods.
A historical streamer trout fly that imitates a minnow.
Use this flexible, stretchable material for nymphs, shell backs, wing cases and caddis larva.
Bonefish Leader - Mastery Series
This is one of Michigan's historic trout patterns.
The parachute version of the orginal Borchers Special.
Perfect to accessorize your pooch with your fishpond gear. This leash is a 6' length for easy and safe handling of your faithful fishing dog.
Bow Wow Travel Food and Water Bowls
The lightweight, collapsible and leak-proof Bow Wow bowls can be conveniently packed and stored for travel.
These baitfish patterns are the best we've seen and used. They bring big saltwater fish running!
Cactus Chenille is similar to Estaz Chenille
Chota Abrams Creek Wading Boot
- Affordable
- Great Support
- EVA Sock Liner
A lightweight but heavy-duty wading shoe that is sized to fit over sock waders for all-day comfort and support.
A tough box to neatly store streamers, poppers, and saltwater flies.
Organize your streamers with with this tough fly box.
Add a taper and weight to your fly. 24/pkg.
Crosseyed Cones by Spirit River
Crosseyed Cones with tape inserts for added realism for your conehead buggers and streamers. 10/pkg.
A lightweight construction reel designed for ultimate versatility.
Crosswater Fly Rod by Redington
New Crosswater Series by Redington offers a medium-fast action rod at an incredibly low price point. We were immediately impressed with the cosmetics of this rod and then we casted it and we were sold! "I can't believe they have produced such a great rod for well under $100; it casts much like many $200 plus rods on the market today"--Ray Schmidt
Lifelike eyes to give your shrimp or crayfish patterns an authentic appearance. 5 colors 12/pkg.
Pre-formed egg balls with flash. Dyed in bright salmon and steelhead colors. 12/pkg.
Crystal Mirror Flash comes in red, orange, pearlescent, and peacock black.
The Daiichi 1100 is equivalent to Tiemco 100, Mustad 80000BR, Orvis 4864
Daiichi 1100 - (Bronze) Wide-Gape Dry Fly Hook
The Daiichi 1150 is similar to the Mustad 80200BR, the Orvis 8891, and the Tiemco 2457
The Daiichi 1180 is equivalent to the Tiemco 5210, the Mustad 94840, and the Orvis 1523.
The Daiichi 1280 is similar to the Dai-Riki 730, the Mustad 94831, the Orvis 1638, and the Tiemco 5212
The Daiichi 1530 is similar to the Mustad 3908, the Orvis 1641, and the Tiemco 3769.
The Daiichi 1560 is similar to the Dai-Riki 060, the Mustad 3906B, and the Tiemco 3761.
The Daiichi 1710 is similar to the Dai-Riki 730, the Mustad 9671, the Orvis 1524, and the Tiemco 5262.
The Daiichi 1750 is similar to the Mustad 9674, the Orvis 0167, and the Tiemco 9395.
Alec Jackson Spey Fly Hook
Uses: Steelhead and Atlantic Salmon Flies
Uses: Salmon and Steelhead
Curved-shank salmon hook.
Uses: low-water patterns and salmon and steelhead dry flies
The Daiichi 2421 is similar to the Mustad 90240, the Orvis 1644, and the Tiemco 7989.
The Daiichi 2441 is similar to the Dai-Riki 899, the Mustad 36890, the Orvis 1645, and the Tiemco 7999.
Uses: Egg flies, Glo Bugs, and steelhead flies
The Daiichi 2571 is similar to the Tiemco 105.
Uses: Saltwater Flies
Nymph Hook
The Dai-Riki 060 is similar to the Daiichi 1560, the Mustad 3906B, and the Tiemco 3761.
Nymph Hook
The Dai-Riki 075 is similar to the Daiichi 1530, the Mustad 3908, the Orvis 1641, and the Tiemco 3769.
Uses: Scud/Pupa Hooks
The Dai-Riki 135 is similar to the Daiichi 1120, the Mustad 80200BR, and the Tiemco 2457.
Use: Egg Hook
Dai-Riki #270 Natural Bend Hook
Uses: Stimulators, hoppers, caddis, and nymphs
The Dai-Riki 270 is similar to the Daiichi 1270, the Mustad 80050BR, the Orvis 1510, and the Tiemco 200R.
Streamer Hook
The Dai-Riki 700 is similar to the Daiichi 2220, the Mustad 79580, and the Orvis 8808.
Streamer/Nymph Hook
The Dai-Riki 700B is similar to the Daiichi 1730, and the Mustad 81002BR.
Nymph Hook
The Dai-Riki 730 is similar to the Daiichi 1710, the Mustad 9371, the Orvis 1524, and the Tiemco 5262.
Bass Hook
These dyed over white deer belly strips are ideal for spinning bodies such as bass bugs.
Designed by Spey casters Mike Kinney and Bob Meiser, the Deer Creek Series of two-handed rods have casting properties that marry perfectly with modern Spey lines.
Dennis Potter's Hendrickson Emerger
Dennis Potter's Opal Elk Caddis
Dennis Potter's number one fly pattern!
Tempt trout with Dennis Potter's Skunk Hopper.
Syringe style clear epoxy dispenser. Devcon 5 minute epoxy is used for saltwater patterns, such as bonefish bitters, and epoxy head flies.
Soft hackle flies emulate emerging insects.
Doll eyes with audible black pupil provide sound and optic illusion to your bass bugs, trout flies and streamers. 36/pkg.
Dr. Slick has been know to make the finest in fly fishing tools and accessories. This nipper is no exception.
The highest quality hackle pliers on the market
Thses microtip scissors are designed for the detail work of your tying needs. Excellent for bugs size 14 and smaller.
Dr. Slick Rotating Hackle Pliers
The highest quality rotating hackle plier in the industry
Don't use your teeth to trim tippet--use a nipper
Dubbing Wax-Regular and Sticky
Both of the formulas of wax are odorless, colorless, and non-drying. Two different formulas are available, regular and extra sticky. The tube is the size of a common chapstick dispenser.
Popular sizes of lead eyes pre-painted with black pupil. 10/pkg.
The Dyna-King Barracuda vise is a favorite with rotary tyers around the world that will accommodate hooks ranging from 24 to 10/0
Small yet durable, made of stainless steel. Simplicity at its best.
Short length makes this perfect for creating dubbing loops and spinning dubbing onto your thread.
Dyna-King Kingfisher Fly Tying Kit
Dyna-King Lightweight Bobbin Hanger
Dyna-King Pedestal Base with Shaft
Dyna-King Vise Extension - Adjustable
Dyna-King Vise Extension (L-shaped)
This is true premium elk hair soft tanned natural material. Many uses such as the famous elk hair caddis. Soft tanned and very clean.
Emu feathers make a very buggy addition for streamers, nymph legs, collars, hex flies, and stone flies.
Estaz materials used to wind like wet fly hackle. Very popular material for egg flies as well.
Great for low-light conditions. It glows!
Fibetts - Natural Tail Material
Fishair Streamer Fibers make an excellent big steamer fiber. A saltwater, pike, muskie, bass, and large fly favorite material.
For muddy and wet boot storage after long days on the water and hikes on the trails.
Thin flexible tinsel with marabou-like action. Very popular as wing and skirt material.
Two-tone, gold on one side, silver on the other.
Fly Foam Sheets are designed for stamping or cutting out terrestrial bodies, adding foam to other dry flies and skating patterns.
Perfect viscosity. Penetrates threads fast and dries quickly.
This product meets U.S. Regulations for safety. Penetrates threads and dries clear.
Here is a perfect holiday gift for the new fly tier. Includes 5 premium tools essential for your tying desk.
Fly Tying Vise
Bright
Light With Magnifier
Fly Tying Vise Magnifier - McKenzie Series
Preformed foam bodies for tying spiders and ants. Great for panfish, trout and bass. 18/pkg.
The name might be strange, but the fly works!
This is Kelly Galloup's jointed Zoo Cougar.
Kelly has some weird names for his flies...this one is no exception. It is deadly.
Kelly Galloup ties this fly on a keel hook so it rides "hook up" to crawl over stuff.
This fly pattern has the best action of all of Kelly's big fish flies.
Ray Schmidt says this is a great articulated wool-head swimming minnow pattern.
This is Kelly's signature fly--for a good reason--big fish love this fly!
"World's Best Dry Fly Dressing"
Glo Bugs Yarn is the egg pattern tiers choice when it comes to making salmon egg flies for salmon and steelhead.
High gloss, heavy build head cement. Also a great cover coat for fluorescent lacquers. Thin with fl. thinner.
Golden Pheasant Tippet Section
Golden Pheasant: Complete Neck
Mastery GPX is a Weight Forward floating line designed as an excellent general purpose fly line.
Lifetime Guarantee. Made in the U.S.A.
Griffin Rotating Whip Finisher
Increase traction with easy-to-install studs for your wader boot soles! Solid tungsten carbide tip and wide thread base deliver dependable, durable performance.
Increase traction with easy-to-install studs for your wader boot soles. Solid tungsten carbide tip and wide thread base deliver dependable, durable performance. Kit includes 20 studs and installation tool.
Grizzly Marabou is great for woolly buggers.
Made of delrin, this tool is used to compress spun hair onto the hook.
Added to Greys' lineup in 2010, the G-Tec is a tough reel that will handle the feistiest of salmon or steelhead.
HMH Freshwater Tube Fly Blanks
Jay's favorite tube blank for the "Squirrel Leech".
HMH Vinyl Junction Tubing 1/8"
Assorted colors of vinyl connector tubing.
This two colored holographic material adds flash and color with just a few sprigs. Excellent 3D image for streamers and skirt material.
Used to size hackle for dry flies. Also show hook size. Mounts on vise stem.
Add weight and color to your flies with Hot Beads by Spirit River.
Add a splash of color and weight to your flies. Ideal for salmon and steelhead patterns. 15 per pack.
Hungarian Partridge Loose Body Feathers
Partridge feather in loose in a 4X6 bag. Assortment of popular sizes for soft hackles and nymph legs.
Hungarian Partridge Skin #1 Natural
Popular size of a unique dumbell eye for tying clousers, bonefish flies, streamers, etc.
Alevin patterns are great for big trout.
Killer Caddis Glass Beads add a realistic color and air bubble to your caddis and emerger patterns. from 70+/pkg.
Combining traditional styling with innovative technology, the Metalhead is a high performance wading boot.
Korkers OmniTrax Interchangeable Soles
Wouldn't it be great to just change the soles on your wading boots instead of buying new boots? Korkers thought of this problem and conceived the OmniTrax Interchangeable Sole System.
A wading boot that is both comfortable and versatile, the Redside will go wherever you do.
Great for clousers and saltwater flies. This flash material will reflect light from almost any angle. A must have in pearl, black, olive and the natural colors or choose the hot colors for those salmon and steelhead patterns.
LeadMaster 6" Driftmaster Plier
LeadMaster is the original fisherman's tool. Designed to cut lead, flatten lead and punch lead for drift fishing with pencil lead or hollow lead.
Long Angora hair twisted into a yarn. These long breathable fibers are best used for streamers and hairy nymph bodies.
Lefty Kreh Finesse Series Fly Rods
Lefty Kreh Professional Series by TFO
This series from Temple Fork Outfitters is an amazingly easy rod to cast from beginner to expert, this is a wonderful all around rod. One of the top sellers in our shop! This is an incredible fly rod value starting at $139.95.
Perfect for small nymphs to bulky stoneflies.
A really tough hook, 25 pack
Super sharp hooks.
Ray uses this material on the latest edition of his Salmon Snake. 100% Irridescent Fibers
Mastery Expert Distance by Scientific Anglers is a Weight Forward floating line designed as a smooth casting long taper fly line for long distance casting and great line control. We stock this line in hi-vis orange which is designed for casting instruction.
Designed specifically for fishing steelhead and salmon.
Mastery Series Tarpon Line is the ultimate shallow-water, low-visibility tarpon line.
Mastery Series trout taper has a mid-length head with a concave compound front taper for positive turnover while maintaining a delicate delivery.
Whip finish tool for any size fly
Maxima Fluorocarbon Leader Material
Maxima Leader/Tippet Material Chameleon
Maxima Leader/Tippet Material Clear
Maxima Leader/Tippet Material Ultragreen
Maxima Leader/Tippet Material Ultragreen Mini Pack
Maxima Ultragreen is a trusted leader material by serious fisherman everywhere. Mini Pack 110yd spools insure you won't run out of your favorite leader/tippet material.
Maxima Ultragreen One-Shot Filler Spool
Wide variety of colors for McFlyfoam for the ultimate egg pattern.
Medallion Sheeting makes a great wing material on spinners, duns, emergers and nymphs.
Michigan All Outdoors Atlas & Field Guide
This guide has everything: hunting and fishing information, detailed atlases, trail systems, camping, paddling, and much more.
The Michigan Dry Skunk fly resembles top-water insects such as a hopper or stone fly which attract trout.
The Michigan Wet Skunk, designed by Earl Madsen, is a very effective attractor pattern for trout.
The Mickey Finn is one of the most famous streamer flies.
Very fine Krystal Flash material is perfect for midge patterns and accent on smaller flies. Fine diameter flash.
Mini Egg 5/16" Glue Sticks for Fly Tying
Adhesive Tech Mini High Temp Glue Gun for Egg Flies at our Fly Shop.
Reflective tinsel with color shifting, mirror-like properties create an iridescent, chameleon effect. A first of its kind tying material. Perfect for flashbacks.
Tiny, lightweight, plastic nymph eyes. Great on dragonfly nymphs and crawfish. 24/pkg.
A few hairs make a great stiff tail for dry flies.
Mark Jager extends his Mystic Michigan series with a fifth book.
Mystic Michigan: Part Six contains more unusual state legends. Written by Mark Jager.
Explore Michigan's unusual history and natural phenomena with Mystic Michigan: Part Two.
Nautilus has raised the bar for reel performance and value with their CCF Series Reels. Free Shipping on all fly reels.
A smooth, light, large arbor reel
Nautilus NV Series Fly Reels and Spools
This received an Editor's Choice Award from Fly Fish America's 2007 Gear Guide.
Ozark Turkey Quill
Patagonia Heavyweight Mountaineering Socks
Cold feet can make for a miserable fishing trip. Warm them up with Patagonia's Heavyweight Mountaineering Socks.
Patagonia Insulator Socks with Gravel Guard
These 2-mm neoprene socks with a jersey lining have built-in, fold-down gravel guards for wet-wading comfort.
Patagonia Midweight Hiking Crew Socks
This sock is designed for cool to cold climates. Perfect for fall and spring steelheading!
Patagonia Ultra Lightweight Hiking Crew Liners
Hot, sweaty feet become a thing of the past with Patagonia's Ultra Lightweight Hiking Crew Liner Socks.
Peak Non-Rotary Fly Tying Vise
A removable fly tying waste catcher that connects to your Peak vises.
Great for Matukas, Zonkers and many other streamers.
This is an upgraded version of the best of the best tarpon flies
A selection of colored plastic and brass beads.
Great for streamer bodies!
This is a full year membership to the Schmidt Outfitters members only areas. Save an additional 5% on all purchases for a limited time! Free Shipping on orders over $50.
Presentation Dumbell Eyes-Lead
Popular sizes of lead dumbell eyes 10/pkg.
Presentation Dumbell Eyes-Plated Silver
Popular sizes of lead dumbell eyes with silver colored plating. 10/pkg.
Professional Series Two Handed Rods
Rabbit Zonker Strips (Cross-Cut 1/8")
Rabbit Zonker Strips (Magnum Cut 1/4")
Rabbit Zonker Strips Standard 1/8"
Beautiful Soft tanned Rabbit Strips, expertly cut to meet specific tying needs. Approx. 3 feet/ package
Ray Schmidt's Ultimate Streamer Box
Ray's Fearless Zonkcora Tube Fly
Fear no log with this tube fly.
Updated version of the hex nymph Ray introduced 35 years ago in Michigan. One of the best patterns to use for fall, winter, and spring steelhead.
Recipe Book For Feeding Wild Birds
Attention bird watchers! This book contains 150 recipes to attract your feathered friends.
An ideal apparel piece for anglers who want products that support their multi-sport interests. Perfect hoody for three-season comfort and performance.
No matter the fishery or the conditions, the new CPX Series fly rods have something to offer everyone in every imaginable fishing situation.
Multi-purpose pants with must-have features like windproof, stretch-woven soft shell fabric, water repellent, and microfleece-lined for warmth. Versatility in a camp pant or to wear under waders for additional insulation.
Redington designed a breathable, waterproof wader for the fly angler.
Redington CT (Classic Trout) Fly Rods
Versatile enough to handle the smallest spring creek and big river fishing conditions, the Classic Trout is a truly elegant and traditional series that blends modern materials and classic styles of casting and fishing. These handsome rods were designed with a forgiving medium action and with notable details such as a machined aluminum reel seat with a beautiful Rose Dynawood insert, alignment dots and line/weight designations at each ferrule, and durable titanium oxide stripping guides.
A fully machined reel with ultimate fish stopping power for big fish and long runs. Ideal reel for the enthusiast angler needing additional stopping power and performance targeting larger fish.
Redington I/O Fleece pant makes the perfect layer under your breathable wader for added warmth.
The Pursuit is a smooth casting, high performance graphite fly rod ideal for the novice fly angler and can also make the perfect backup rod for rare fishing expeditions.
The Rise is available in four different line weights, starting at $149.00
New from Redington: the Sonic Pro Wader
Can't bring yourself to plop down $500 for a new pair of waders these days? How about less than half of that for these Schmidt guide-tested and approved waders from Redington. Check the features, fit, function and warranty...we know what the answer is.
From $279.95
Versi Pants convert easily from pants to shorts and back again.
Everyday jacket made from Redline fleece offers outdoor enthusiasts absolute comfort.
Renzetti Clouser Cam Saltwater Traveler 2200 Series Vises
Jaws designed to for hook sizes 4 thru 8/0
Renzetti Presentation 3000 Series Vises
Renzetti Presentation 4000 Cam Series Vises
Renzetti Saltwater Traveler 2200 Series
Renzetti Traveler 2200 Vise - Cam Model
This has been called the natures camoflage. Lots of great usable feathers a great skin to have with many different uses.
For customers who want the very finest craftsmanship and ultra accuracy
The newest design and performance line from RIO
Designed especially for casting indicator rigs with ease--whether for trout or for steelhead.
Rio Powerflex Core Shooting Line
The Powerflex Core Shooting Line has a strong monofilament core that is thin, strong, and durable.
Rio Schmidt Indicator Tip for Windcutter Lines
Rio built this head to our specifications and is designed for indicator or float fishing with a spey rod and WindCutter Lines. Only available at Schmidt Outfitters Fly Shop.
Rio offers a 4 pack of Skagit cheaters in floating and intermediate 5 and 10 foot tips to add to your Skagit line in order maintain the necessary line length to rod length ratio for Skagit casting.
From the pioneers of the modern spey fly lines--Skagit Spey Lines from Rio offer an easy to cast spey line for the Skagit-style spey casting.
A series of sinking leaders designed for the spey angler.
RIO Steelhead and Atlantic Salmon Fly Line
Long Bellied weight forward line designed specifically for the casting demands of steelhead and Atlantic salmon fishing by RIO fly lines.
Rio Steelhead and Atlantic Salmon Knotless Leader
RIO StreamerTip DC 24' Sinking Tip Fly Line
The best sinking tip fly line in the world whether you are streamer fishing for trout or using marabous for steelhead and salmon.
Rio T-14 Super Fast Sink (Bulk)
Try this T-14 spey set-up.
Rio Trout Knotless Tapered Leader
The standard trout leader for just about every anglers need.
RIO's VersiTip Fly Line allows the angler to select a variety of 15' tips to meet all fishing conditions from floating line to dredging the bottom.
Designed for places where delicate presentations are required in windy conditions.
Rio rounded up experts Simon Gawesworth, George Cook, Mike McCune, Scott O'Donnell, Dana Sturn, and Ed Ward to make a video about spey casting techniques.
The Roberts Yellow Drake fly is meant to imitate insects that appear on northern Michigan streams.
Spare Spool for your Ross Canyon Big Game Fly Reel. Models 4-8
The CLA is a fully machined, fully anodized American-made fly reel.
Ross Flystart Reels and Spools
The Flystart is a large arbor fly reel that is affordably priced, yet built with the same commitment to quality and performance as all Ross reels.
Ross Momentum LT Reels and Spools
Triple redundancy drag provides three backup systems to ensure dependability under the most demanding fishing conditions.
The Royal Coachman Streamer has been around for a couple of centuries.
Sage 10150-4 Z-Axis Two-Handed Series Fly Rod
Sage 10160-4 Z-Axis Two-Handed Series Fly Rod
For line sizes 4, 5, or 6
For line sizes 7, 8, and 9
For line sizes 3-4
For line size 5-6
For line sizes 7-9
For line sizes 9 and 10
For line sizes 5 and 6
For line sizes 7 and 8
For line sizes 9-10
For line sizes 3 and 4
For line sizes 5-6
For line sizes 7-8
For 4-5 weight fly lines plus backing
For lines sizes 4-5
For 5-6 weight fly lines plus backing
For lines sizes 5-6
For 6-7 weight fly lines plus backing
For line sizes 6-7
For fly line sizes 8-9 plus backing
For line sizes 8-9
Atlantic salmon, king salmon, baby tarpon, permit...beware!
Tarpon reel supreme or Spey line capable.
Sage's best! This is our favorite Steelhead reel. For lines size 7 and 8.
Sage 6126-4 Z-Axis Two-Handed Rod
Sage 7136-4 Z-Axis Two-Handed Rod
Sage 8110-4 Z-Axis Switch Fly Rod
Sage 8126-3 European Style
Spey
Sage 9141-4 European Style Spey
Sage 9143-4 Z-Axis Two-Handed Series Fly Rod
This 10wt is a real workhorse, a great rod for King Salmon, Pike and Permit
This is the perfect Slagle Creek rod, 3wt for tiny flies and 7' for manuvering in the brush along the creeks edge.
8'6", 3wt, 4pc fly rod.
7'6", 4 wt, 4pc fly rod
9', 4wt, 2pc fly rod
An ideal rod for fishing tiny flies with ultra light tippets.
An ideal rod for fishing tiny flies with ultra light tippets.
An ideal rod for fishing tiny flies with ultra light tippets.
An ideal rod for fishing tiny flies with ultra light tippets.
An ideal rod for fishing tiny flies with ultra light tippets.
An ideal rod for fishing tiny flies with ultra light tippets.
An ideal rod for fishing tiny flies with ultra light tippets.
An ideal rod for fishing tiny flies with ultra light tippets.
An ideal rod for fishing tiny flies with ultra light tippets.
Wider than the original flashabou to fit the needs of the saltwater tyer. Each Strand is approx. 1/16" wide.
Here is a selection of a half dozen top dry fly patterns for trout in the Great Lakes. We included our favorite fly case from 3M Scientific Anglers. This is a special offer. Save 27%.
Schmidt Fall
Steelhead Fly Collection
Schmidt Outfitters #82 Hackle Patch
Schmidt Outfitters Gift Certificate
The perfect gift for the hard to shop for fly angler in your life. Good for any service or product we sell online or in the shop. Good till you use it.
Here is a selection of a seven top steelhead fly patterns for the Great Lakes. We also included our favorite fly case from 3M Scientific Anglers. Save 20%.
Here is a selection of five top streamer patterns and colors for the Great Lakes. We also included our favorite fly case from 3M Scientific Anglers. This is a special offer. Save 20%.
Fish this fly slow and deep for trout and steelhead.
Schmidt's Articulated Marabou Spey
Unbelievable action on the swing brings steelhead to this spey fly
Schmidt's Articulated Rattlesnake
Our best all-around fly for big trout and smallmouth bass.
Jointed means action, action means more fish!
Traditional streamer in productive colors. You should have a couple in your box.
Schmidt's Dark Water Hex Nymph
We call this the Dark Water Hex because we like to fish this when the river is discolored or silt-laden.
Schmidt's Deer Body Hex Pattern
High floating deer hair body, big fish hex dry fly.
Schmidt's Egg Flies (Set of 3)
Egg patterns for steelhead, salmon and trout
This Hex Nymph is an upgraded version of the Schmidt's Hex Nymph that has been the standard Steelhead nymph for nearly 30 years
This is a spin-off of the PCP Nymph. This is a great steelhead and trout pattern.
We added hot yarn butts to these flies for extra fish attracting color.
A simple Stone fly pattern with added new materials. Krystal Flash for the wingcase and a touch of flash added to the dubbing. Try a few!
Schmidt's Parachute Hex Pattern
Parachute style big fish hex dry fly.
Schmidt's Rabbit Muddler (Madonna)
Available in 6 fish-catching colors!
Our original stinger hook streamer patterned after our Madonna streamer.
Schmidt's Salmon Snake Streamer
The fly that is changing the way fly anglers fish King Salmon
Schmidt's Squirrel Leech Tube Fly
This is our number one steelhead pattern, period.
High floating big fish hex dry fly.
Scientific Anglers Bonefish Line
Mastery Series Bonefish Line offers unmatched performance in tropical conditions.
Scientific Anglers Fly Floatant
Keeps flies floating in a variety of temperature situations
Scientific Anglers Fly Line Backing
No fly line is complete without backing on the reel!
Scientific Anglers Fly Line Dressing
Improve your fly line's floatation with Scientific Angler's Fly Line Dressing.
Scientific Anglers Mastery Freshwater Floating
Pike/Muskie
Scientific Anglers Mastery Series Freshwater Floating Bass Bug
Scientific Anglers Mastery Series Nymph
Scientific Anglers Mastery Series Spey/Salmon
Scientific Anglers Mastery Streamer Express Fresh/Salt Sinking Tips
A rapid sinking tip fly line for both freshwater and saltwater. Use a 350g - 400g with the Salmon snake pattern.
Scientific Anglers Professional Series Fly Line
Excellent general purpose line for all weather
Scientific Anglers Sharkskin Magnum Taper
The "latest, greatest" from Scientific Anglers is the Sharkskin Magnum Taper. Great for big flies!
Scientific Anglers Shooting Line
Intermediate sinking with loop
Used in place of deer hair for those sinking sculpin type flies. This comes soft tanned in colors you can't find just anywhere. Pushes water and sinks quickly to get your flies down.
Saltwater Taper incorporates Scientific Anglers' best taper features in a single line.
Sharkskin -Ultimate Trout Taper by Scientific Anglers
The Sharkskin technology is a radical modification of typical smooth-surfaced fly lines…introducing a micro-pattern around the entire circumference of the line
Single Wall 1/2" Fly Tying Tubes
Pre- cut and ready to tie the "Squirrel Leech"
Skagit Short Heads are designed for skagit-style casting with shorter rods--both single-handed and switch rods.
Sparkle Yarn - a
Z-Lon Alternative - carded
Steelhead and Salmon of Michigan by Alan James Robinson
Ray Schmidt and Kelly Gallop share techniques and tips for the Great Lakes steelheader.
Stow-A-Way Fleece Flip Mitt by Chota
Windproof Micro-Fleece Stow-A-Way Fleece Flip Mitt is ideal for your cold weather fishing needs.
Streamer Micro-Slit Foam Fly Box by C&F Design
Strung Marabou is the best selling marabou for fly tiers.
Strung Rooster Saddle Dyed Over White
Strung Rooster Saddles dyed over white
Strung Rooster Saddle Natural Colors
This is an assortment of 4 dozen famous Michigan flies, plus we'll give you a Scientific Anglers System X Fly Box which is valued at $21.95. This is a 25% savings.
Permanently Waterproofed. A 1.2 Denier. 1.5 staple synthetic material. This makes a fantastic tight body on dries for size 28 and larger. Great hatch matching colors.
Thin strawlike, water absorbent material excellent for nymph wing cases, scuds, sowbugs & crayfish.
System X Waterproof Standard Fly Box
System X Fly Box is a waterproof box that also floats with removable and interchangeable foam inserts.
The Best of Bear: Steelhead Fly Patterns: DVD
Professional fly tyer Jeff "Bear" Andrews shares his favorite, most effective steelhead fly patterns on this DVD. He also shares fly tying techniques and pattern fishing methods.
Thin Skin transparent wing material for wing cases, scud backs, sowbugs, shrimp, crayfish and caddis larva.
Tibor Back Country Wide CL Fly Reel
Designed for rods from 6-9 weight, this is an excellent choice for freshwater and light saltwater species.
Designed for rods from 7-9 weight, this is an excellent choice for freshwater and light saltwater species.
Designed for rods from 7-9 weight, this is an excellent choice for freshwater and light saltwater species. The Quick Change Series offers easy spool change.
Designed for rods from 11-15 weight, this is an excellent choice for heavy saltwater species. Great for spey rod applications!
Tibor Gulfstream QC Fly Reel w/Std. Spool
Designed for rods from 11-15 weight, this is an excellent choice for freshwater and saltwater species. The Quick Change Series offers easy spool change.
Designed for rods from 13-15 weight, this is an excellent choice for heavy saltwater species.
Tibor Pacific QC Fly Reel w/Std. Spool
Designed for rods from 13-15 weight, this is an excellent choice for big-game saltwater species. The QuickChange Series offers easy spool change.
Designed for rods from 9-11 weight, this is an excellent choice for freshwater and light saltwater species. Great for spey rod applications!
Tibor Riptide QC Fly Reel w/Std. Spool
Designed for rods from 9-11 weight, this is an excellent choice for freshwater and saltwater species. The QuickChange Series offers the easy spool change.
Tibor Spring Creek CL Fly Reel
Designed for rods from 3-4 weight, this is an excellent choice for freshwater and light saltwater species.
Designed for rods from 5-6 weight, this is an excellent choice for freshwater and light saltwater species.
TiCr X Series by Temple Fork Outfitters
"I would certainly rate this as one of the very best eight weight rods I have ever cast."-- Lefty Kreh
Every guide on our staff uses this nail knot tool.
Trout Waters of Michigan by Alan James Robinson
This is a great new stonefly pattern.
Author Rick Kustich explains the advantages of using tube flies to target Great Lakes and Pacific Coast Steelhead on this DVD. He also includes step-by-step tying instructions for proven tube fly patterns.
Tungsten Carbide Scissor 4" Black Loops
Denser and more uniform than regular chenille. Both sizes are excellent for nymphs and woolly buggers.
Ultra GSP: the strongest fly tying thread on the planet!
Ultra Thread - 140 Denier Nylon
A good general purpose thread
Danville's original chenille in alternating bands of color.
Alternating bands of danville's original chenille and tinsel chenille in great color combinations.
Translucent half round ribbing that has many uses for segmented bodies.
Voelker's Pond: A Robert Traver Legacy
Water Shed Permanent Waterproofing Liquid
Pre-fishing treatment for flies, tying materials, leaders, and lines
Rapid sinking tip fly line Schmidt Outfitters Guides use most of the spring and early summer for streamer fishing for brown and rainbow trout.
Women's Willow River Waders by Redington
Designed for women, the Redington womens willow river waders fit great, look good, and keep you dry for just 149.95. Free Shipping.
Beautiful barred gard hairs for streamer wings.
Kelly Galloup developed this simple but effective pattern. Recipe included.
Zap Gel is an easy to work with adhesive for gluing eyes on hair, wool, or foam.
The Zuddler is a great streamer pattern that is a cross between a Zonker and a Muddler.
Spey Rod Fishing -vs- Switch Rod Fishing by Ray Schmidt
Read Ray's account on this subject
The Importance of Travel Insurance by Ray Schmidt
Travel insurance provides peace of mind to travelers. Don't leave home without it!
Public Rights on Michigan Waters by Frank Opolka and John Leone
Giant Winter Pike on the Fly by Dave Barkman
Wanna try something different? Guide Dave Barkman will take you on a winter adventure to hook into some pike.
Releasing Fish by Bill Boynton
Follow these steps to minimize stress or injury to fish when practicing catch-and-release.
Two Wolves by R. Schmidt
A little story to put life in perspective...
Expectations for Booking a Fly Fishing Trip by Ray Schmidt
Here at Schmidt Outfitters, we can control many aspects of your fishing trip including respectful guide service, quality streamside meals, clean and comfortable watercraft, the best gear we can obtain, knowledge of the rivers and fish in our region, and clean lodging. Unfortunately, we cannot control the weather or the fish bite.
Hook Keeper by Ray Schmidt
Step-by-step instructions for making your own hook keeper on your rod.
Custom Tying Tapered Leaders by Ray Schmidt
Step-by-step instructions for custom-tying a trout leader.
Surgeon's Knot by Ray Schmidt
Step-by-step instructions for tying a surgeon's knot.
Tying the Blood Knot by Ray Schmidt
Step-by-step instructions for tying a blood knot.
Celebrating Michigan Flies and Tiers by Ray Schmidt
Michigan is rich in fly fishing history. Famous tiers like Carl Richards, Doug Swisher, Paul Young, Clarence Roberts, Earl Madsen, and Len Halliday are a few names on this list.Flies like the Roberts Yellow Drake, the Adams, the Michigan Skunk, and the Borcher's Special are a sample of great flies developed by the aforementioned tiers.
Gear List for Guided Fly Fishing Trips by staff
Although our guides have all of the rods, reels, and flies on board for your fishing trip, there are some items that you will need to bring with you.
Northern Michigan Hatch Guide by
It is important to have an understanding of regional hatches. The information in this graph includes information of the hatches in northern Michigan.
Coyote Fly Tying Kit Bag by Jim Haeck
Jim Haeck travels a great deal during the course of a year. He bought the Fishpond Coyote Fly Tying Kit Bag to streamline his fly tying gear.
"Fryed" Fish by Ray Schmidt
The sac fry is an important stage of a fish's life. The emergence of the sac fry is important for the health and welfare of the fish, and also presents anglers with opportunities for catching steelhead and trout which feed on the small fish.
Fishing Kelly Galloup Streamers in the Great Lakes Region by Ray Schmidt
Kelly Galloup ties innovative streamer flies.
Redington CPX Waders by Ray Schmidt
Guide tested and approved, the Redington CPX Waders are tough and affordable.
Stripping Streamers for Trout by John Gouker
Like stripping streamers for big trout?
Hardy Reels Now at Schmidt's! by Ray Schmidt
We are proud to announce the addition of Hardy Reels to our product line-up.
Reel Parts and Preventative Maintenance by Ray Schmidt
Knowing the names of the reel parts and how to maintain them in the best working order can save a lot of frustration on the water.
Steelhead Fishing Preparations by Ray Schmidt
Prepare for migratory steelhead season with these equipment checks.
Mono Loop Knot by Ray Schmidt
Step-by-step instructions for tying the Mono Loop Knot.
Improved Albright Knot by Ray Schmidt
Step-by-step instructions for tying the Improved Albright Knot.
Mono Core Knot by Ray Schmidt
Step-by-step instructions for tying the mono core knot.
Patagonia Guidewater Jacket by Brian Pitser
Brian Pitser guide-tested this jacket in the challenging northern Michigan climate.
CPX Switch Rod 11'3" 8wt. by Brian Pitser
Our guide Brian Pitser reviews the Redington CPX switch rod.
Float Fishing with the Redington CPX Switch Rod by Ray Schmidt
What do you get when you cross the Redington CPX switch rod, a Rio Skagit Short Head, a float, and a fly? You get the formula for winter steelhead fishing!
Float System Set-Up by Ray Schmidt
Check out our set-up for using floats with your fly rod.
Rio Skagit Short Head Spey Line by Jim Haeck
The Rio Skagit Short (Head) is designed for "switch rods."
Jim Haeck's Guidewater Vest Review by James P. Haeck
We stock Patagonia's Guidewater Vest. Jim Haeck had a look and here's what he thinks about it.
Temple Fork's Deer Creek Spey 13' 7/8 Wt. by Jim Haeck
Our fly shop guy Jim Haeck tell you what he thinks about his new Deer Creek Series Spey Rod.
Jay Niederstadt's Spey Techniques by Jay Niederstadt
Jay Niederstadt loves spey fishing. He has devised some techniques that spey junkies need to know.
Perfection Loop by Ray Schmidt
Step-by-step instructions for tying the perfection loop.
Using Rio T-14 by Ray Schmidt
Step-by-step instructions for building a fly line with T-14.
The Giant Mayfly Hex Hatch by Ray Scmidt
The Hexagenia Limbata hatches in mid-June to mid-July.
Tribal Conservation Officers by Ray Schmidt
The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians conservation officers can check for publics I.D.
Flying Ants and Trout by Ray Schmidt
Learn a more about this tasty trout treat.
Manistee River Logging by Ray Schmidt
This log was retrieved out of the Manistee River at Blacksmith Bayou.
What to Look for in a Fly Fishing School by Ray Schmidt
There are certain characteristics to look for in a quality fly fishing program.
Michigan Trout; Brookies, Rainbows, and Browns by Ray Schmidt
Michigan's trout hold a special place in history.
Spring Steelhead by Ray Schmidt
Michigan's spring steelhead season is a popular activity for fly anglers. Read about the history of Great Lakes steelhead.
Chota Stow-A-Way Fleece Flip Mitt Review by Brian Pitser
Sage 590-4 SLT Fly Rod Review by Brian Pitser
Sage SLT Fly Rod review from one of the gear heads at Schmidt Outfitters.
RIO Nymph Taper Fly Line Review by Brian Pitser
Mastery Expert Distance Fly Lines by Ray Schmidt
Schmidt's Articulated Marabou Spey by Brian Pitser
A Schmidt Outfitters fly pattern that should be in every angler's fly box is the Articulated Marabou Spey.
Developing Michigan Steelhead Flies by Ray Schmidt
Getting Started in Spey Fishing by Dr. Terrence Tatarchuk
Interested in Spey casting? Check out this series of articles by Dr. Tatarchuk with pointers on getting starting in this faction of fly fishing.
Selecting Spey Lines by Dr. Terrence Tatarchuk
Learn how to better select Spey lines from this very detailed article from a Northern Michigan Spey bum, Dr. Terry Tatarchuk.
Daiichi Fly Tiers Reference by Anglers Sport Group
Here is a comprehensive comparison chart of fly tying hooks from Daiichi. Handy reference on your fly tying desk or while shopping.
This knot is most often used to tie backing to a fly line.
Angler Instincts by Jay Niederstadt
Anglers instinct is what tell you which kind of water looks fishy, guides you where you cast goes, and tells you when to set the hook or change flies. Instincts to a spey angler develop differently than they do to a nymph fisherman. Water that swims a fly well on a sink tip may not fish well with nymphs at all.
Aquatic Entomology For Beginners by Schmidt Outfitters
Knowing which fly to choose to "match the hatch" is important. Read this little biology refresher course to reacquaint yourself with aquatic insect life.
Arbor Knot by
This is one of several knots that can be used to tie the backing to the fly reel.
Basic Fly Casts by Schmidt Outfitters
Learning to cast well requires knowledge of the casting process and individual practice. Read here about the most basic fly casts.
Basic Fly Lines by Schmidt Outfitters Staff
Beginners to fly fishing can become overwhelmed by the complexity of fly lines. Read an excerpt from our Fly Fishing School Manual to get an overview of the basic fly line including weight, taper, and type.
Boardman River Trips Available by Ray Schmidt
Float the Boardman River for wild brown trout, rainbows, and native brook trout.
Bottled Water and Michigan Resources by Ray Schmidt
Michigan state legislators are drafting changes to Michigan’s water laws and debating passage of the Great Lakes Basin Compact. Find out what is at stake.
Catch More Fish with Accurate Casting by Bruce Richards
Clinch Knot by
The Clinch Knot is used to tie the tippet to the fly.
Fishing Etiquette by Schmidt Outfitters Staff
Fly Fishing for King Salmon by Ray Schmidt
Ray Schmidt designed his Salmon Snake fly to tempt the migratory king salmon.
Fly Fishing Leaders by Schmidt Outfitters Staff
Leaders transfer the energy of the fly line into the movement of the fly being cast. Understanding how they work is an important part of fly fishing.
Fly Reels by Schmidt Outfitters Staff
Fly Rods by Schmidt Outfitter Staff
Gurglin' Trout by John Gouker
This is a new twist on an old favorite. Guide John Gouker has been experimenting with the Gurgler--for trout!
Jay Niederstadt's Fearless Flies by Jay Niederstadt
Logs and gravel have long struck fear in the hearts of anglers because those flies they spent tying in the winter end up being "donated" to the river. Jay Niederstadt's new tube fly technique will offer relief.
Jim Haeck's Fishpond Blue River Pack Review by Jim Haeck
As an avid spey angler, Jim found that he loved the Blue River Chest/Lumbar Pack.
This is a diagram of the backing, fly line, leader, and fly and the knots that we generally use.
Nail Knot by
Learn to tie the Nail Knot using the Tie-Fast tool.
New - TFO Mayfly Cartridge Large Arbor Spare Spool 6/8 by
New in box.
Reading the Water by Schmidt Outfitters Staff
Finding fish is always a challenge. Learning the characteristics of a river and likely spots for fish to be is a skill called “reading the water.”
Redington Redfly2 Rod Review by Brian Pitser
A great value for a travel rod under $150.00!
Scientific Anglers System1
Spool 6,7,8 wt by
A never-been-used spare spool for the System1 678 reel.
Selecting a Fly Rod by Schmidt Outfitters Staff
How to avoid some common pitfalls in selecting a new fly rod.
Simms Wader Size Chart by Simms Fishing
Simms has waders for your body type. Here is the size chart for 2007 wader products.
Steelhead Rigging Techniques by Ray Schmidt
Learn the basic rigging techniques for steelhead on the fly. PDF document.
Tested on Animals- Nautilus CCF Series Reels by Brian Pitser
Trout and Smallmouth Bass Camp 2011 by Ray Schmidt
An exciting camping trip that includes a fly tying class, trout fishing on the Manistee River, and smallmouth bass fishing on Tippy Lake.
Trout Gurgler by John Gouker
Our guide John Gouker experimented with the traditional Gartside Gurgler, and found that this fly is a trout magnet.
