fly fishing only What does this mean to you? Simply put everything. That is it. End of story. More freedom and flexibility. Not a problem. Thanks
Captain Bill
I have launched River Marine Outfitters, a small independent Fly Fishing outfitter based here in Manistee, with the goal of providing the best possible guide service in NW Michigan. By doing this, I am able to utilize my affiliations with The Northern Angler fly shop in Traverse City, Michigan while simultaneously, maintaining my freedom to implement my own program. First of all, the days of hidde
n costs associated with a day on the river are gone, everything but your fishing license is included: flies, tippets, leaders, lunches, transportation, and gear everything. You will not be given a fly bill, you will not pay for rental gear, you will not pay for shuttles, and you will only pay for the guide day. Quality control, There is no shortage of fishing guides in Michigan, but only a select few have made my very short list. River Marine Outfitters is small, and I will keep it that way, in the event that I am booked, I have chosen the best guides in our area to represent me and my company. If the guides I work with are booked, I cannot and will not take your reservation. I will never put you with a boat jockey or in a boat with a guide that I would not hire myself. Because River Marine Outfitters is not tied to a particular shop or "brick and mortar" location, we have the freedom to truly customize any itinerary, whether it be a day trip out of Manistee, or perhaps a road trip adventure. We can plan a trip to maximize your fishing and minimize the headaches that come with planning such a trip. We have unlimited possibilities within a short drive from our headquarters in Manistee, with most of our destinations within 45 minutes from downtown, and numerous others a bit further away. Two days on the Manistee, a day on the betsie, and then a day on the upper Manistee? You no longer have to try and work around guide schedules for different rivers and different parts of the state. Our knowledge, experience, and willingness to travel, guarantees that you will be in the right place at the right time. Further more; I will be happy to assist with lodging suggestions, restaurants, places of interest, and non-angling activities along the way. Thank you for visiting our site. We are a fly fishing guide service in North West Michigan, spending most of our time on the Big Manistee River. Margy and I hope we have met all your expectations and you will come back and fish again.
