Brian Pitser – has been a fly fishing guide and instructor in Michigan since 1996. In May of 2010 he took over ownership of a fly shop in Traverse City, MI, The Northern Angler Fly Shop and Outfitters where his passion for fly fishing is apparent from the flies to the fly fishing gear for all types of fly fishing. His past experience as a fly fishing industry sales representative for such companies as Simms, Sage, Umpqua, Fishpond, Scientific Anglers and Redington has definitely come in handy for running a retail business and guide service. Brian enjoys all aspects of life in Northern Michigan from trout fishing, hiking, biking, upland bird hunting, winter sports and water sports. Brian lives in Interlochen, MI with his wife, Deanna and children Logan and Lily.
News and Updates
Wednesday Night Fishing-Spetember 14th @ 6:00 P.M.
Wednesday Night Fishing- September 14th @ 6:00 P.M.
We have not been to Pinhook Park this season. Hey, I have an idea, lets go to Pinhook Park and fish on St. Joe River in South Bend. Pinhook Park is located in South Bend, IN. on Riverside Dr. just south of Cleveland Rd.
Directions: Take Cleveland Rd. to Riverside Dr. and then south to Pinhook Park or take Portage Av. north to Woodlawn Blvd. turn east on Woodlawn Blvd to Riverside Dr. then north to Pinhook Park. Parking is on Riverside Dr. Just south of the main park.
I Hope to see you there!
Todd
Wednesday Night Fishing- September 7th @ 6:00 P.M.
Wednesday Night Fishing-September 7th, 2011@ 6:00 P.M. (Map)
This week we will be going back to the the Mighty Joe for some smallie fishing. We will be meeting in Elkhart, In. at Beardsley Park which is located on the south east corner of the Main St. and Beardsley Ave. intersection and will fish the Island Park area. Please note the time change from 6:30 to 6:00.
Hope You Can Make It!
Todd
Wednesday Night Fishing- August 31st @ 6:00 P.M.
Wednesday Night Fishing- August 31st @ 6:00 P.M.
This week, August 31st, we will be fishing on the Little Elkhart River in Middlebury, IN. at Riverbend Park. Reports are that the Little Elkhart has been fishing well.
Direction (Map): from the Indiana Toll Road- Middlebury exit (State Road 13) take State Road 13 south to Middlebury. Once in Middlebury turn east on Warren St. and follow to where Warren St. crosses over the Little Elkhart River. After crossing over the river, Riverbend Park will be on the south side of Warren St. on the East side of the Little Elkhart River.
I Hope To See You There!
Todd
Wedneday Night Fishing- August 24th @ 6:30 P.M.
Wednesday Night Fishing- August 24th @ 6:30 P.M.
This week lets fish the Dowagiac River below Pucker St. Dam at Losensky Park in Niles, MI.
Directions: From Niles, MI. take M-51 north to Pucker St. Turn left (west) on Pucker St. Once you cross over the Dowagiac River, Losensky Park will be on the left (south side of Pucker St.).
I hope to see you there,
Todd
Wednesday Night Fishing- August 17th @6:30 P.M.
Wednesday Night Fishing- August 17th @ 6:30 P.M.
This weeks Wednesday Night Fishing will be a Bill Westrate’s property on Dowagiac Creek from 6:30 P.M. to ? Bill Westrate’s address is 21406 McKinzie St, Cassopolis, MI. (map)
You will need Brown Drakes, emergers, duns and spinners. There are still some Sulphurs around you will need spinners.
Directions:
From downtown Cassopolis, MI. take M-60 East to Decatur Rd. Turn left (north) on Decatur Rd and take to McKinzie Rd. Turn Left (West) on McKinzie Rd. Take McKinzie approximately 1/2 mile to where it crosses the Dowagiac Creek. Parking is on the west side of the creek and on the north side of the road.
I hope to see you there,
Todd
SJRVFF Small Mouth Outing- Sunday August 21
This years SJRVFF Small Mouth Outing will be held in Elkhart, IN. at Island Park on the St. Joseph River. The Island Park area offers a multitude of great places to wade or fish from shore for small mouth. Lunch will be ready starting at 12:00 in Island park.
Directions: Island Park is located in down town Elkhart, In just east of the Main street bridge which crosses the St. Joseph River. Access to the park is available from Main St. ,Beardsley Ave., or Elkhart Ave. via foot bridges. The best parking will be at Bicentennial park on Elkhart Ave. There is no cost for this event and is open to all who wish to participate.
Todd
Wednesday Night Fishing-August 10th @ 6:30 P.M.
Wednesday Night Fishing- August 10th@ 6:30 P.M.
This week we will be a Cummins Park in Bristol In. to fish the St. Joseph River. Parking is behind the museum in Bristol.
Directions: From the Indiana Toll Rd. Bristol Exit take State Road 15 south to State Road 120. Then west on State Road 120 to Cummins Park which is loacted behind the museum in down town Bristol.
I hope to see you there
Todd
Wednesday Night Fishing-August 3rd @ 6:30 P.M. Dodd Park
Wednesday Night Fishing- August 3rd @ 6:30 P.M.
This Week we will head back to Dodd Park in Dowagiac, MI.
Directions: From the Edwardsburg area thake Dailey Rd North to Pokagon Hwy. Left (east) on Pokagon Hwy to M-51. Left (east) on M-51 to Sumnerville. Go thru Sumnerville to Creek Rd. Turn left (south) on Creek Rd to Dodd Park. From the Niles area take M-51 north to Sumnerville heat east to creek rd and south to Dodd Park.
I hope to see you there,
Todd
Stream Project a Huge Success
Just Wanted to pass on a great big thank you for all those that attended and helped with the stream bank project at Bill Westrates.
It’s Volunteer work like this that makes this club what it is and a great asset to the entire St. Joseph River Basin.
We had 16 club members and 4 Valparaiso University Students working to fill in one 100 foot coral (crib) structure, build another 75 foot structure add several sweeper logs and root balls to the stream and plant a couple hundred dogwood and willow cuttings. What we were able to in the 5 hours of work will benefit the stream, fish, insects and anglers for many years to come.
Please stop up and take a look at what we got done – and by all means take a rod with you.
If you were unable to attend this event, don’t worry as hopefully there will be more coming. If you have an idea for; or know of a possible project, please let me or the club know.
Thanks again everyone.
John T. Law
Conservation Chair, SJRVFF
