Post Tue Jan 24, 2012 4:55 pm

CVTU Meeting: Mike Schultz on Southeast Fly-Fishing

Mike Schultz is the Owner of Schultz Outfitters, a fly fishing guide service specializing in South Eastern Michigan warm-water angling, instruction and destination travel.  Over the past few steelhead seasons Mike has turned his attention to the Ohio Tributaries of Steelhead Alley.  Mike guides these world class tributaries throughout the fall and spring runs through his partnership with Greg Senyo’s Steelhead Alley Outfitters.

Born and raised in the Great State of Michigan, Mike has enjoyed the outdoors his entire life. During his early teenage years he developed an interest in fly-fishing. The majority of his free time quickly became consumed with fishing and tying. After graduating with a business degree from Eastern Michigan University in 2004, he started guiding and working in the fly-fishing industry full time.  He currently resides in Dexter, Michigan on the banks of the Huron River with his wife Allison and son Tanner. 

His angling travels have taken him from Alaska to Patagonia and many places in between. Over the past 5 years Mike has expanded his fly-fishing travels to salt water destinations, making multiple trips to the Bahamas, Florida Keys and Mexico in search of Bonefish, Tarpon, Roosterfish and the elusive Permit. Logging 200+ days a year on the water annually, Mike has developed a vast knowledge of Midwestern waters and beyond.

Mike is a member of the Scientific Anglers, Rainy's Fly Company, Patagonia and Ross Reels National Pro Staffs’.  In 2010 Mike was honored to become a member of the Simms Fishing Products Ambassador program. Several of his smallmouth, steelhead & bonefish fly patterns are available through the ORVIS Company.

Schultz Outfitters Fly Shop will open its doors this March 2012 on the banks of the Huron River.


Watersheds:
March- May- Ohio’s Steelhead Alley: Vermilion, Grand and Conneaut
May – October- South Eastern Michigan Warm-water: Huron, Shiawassee and Flint
October- December- Ohio’s Steelhead Alley: Grand, Chagrin and Conneaut

Species: Smallmouth,Steelhead, Carp, Pike and Musky


For more info on this February 7th meeting please go to the Clinton Valley Trout Unlimited (CVTU) web site at www.clintonvalleytu.com
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