Posts by Captain Matt McQueen
Under Pressure
WARNING: This article contains MATH (and big words). MATH has been known to cause headaches and nausea in some anglers (including myself). Proceed with caution. If symptoms of math or science overload occur, stop reading and seek fresh air and open water immediately. There’s a lot of fake news out there these days. Anglers need…
Read MoreStickbait Success
Stickbait Success is an article aimed at increasing anglers’ odds of successfully netting king salmon caught on stickbaits. It covers hook setting, fish fighting techniques and upgrading hooks. It also includes photos with hook upgrades from Mustad, VMC, Owner, and Eagle Claw as well as an interview with Big Manistee River guide, Larry Raney, owner of Premier Angling Guide Service.
Read MoreLunatic Fringe
There is a misconception among people who know me that I enjoy ice fishing. I spend enough time on the ice to portray the image of an avid ice angler, but the truth is that I don’t really “like” to ice fish. I do it so I don’t kill anyone during homicidal rage inflicted by…
Read MoreDIY Float Fishing Upgrades
DIY Float Fishing Upgrades is an article about upgrading fishing reel bearings to get the best natural drift out of float fishing equipment. It covers how to upgrade bearings in your reel and how the ABEC rating system works as well as an interview with Boca Bearing Company’s fishing reel expert, Jeff Brooks.
Read MoreHell on Reels
Hell On Reels is a piece of light-hearted fiction and is about the ups and downs of raising young anglers by Matt McQueen.
Read MoreSundance Kid
A tip of the hat to all who mentor and groom our future anglers through love and patience. Without you, our sport would be nothing more than people catching fish.
Read MoreLittle Manistee River Weir Celebrates 50th Anniversary
“Little Manistee Weir Celebrates 50th Anniversary” is a conservation oriented article focused on the importance of the Michigan DNR’s Little Manistee River Weir. More specifically, this article focuses on the Little Manistee strain of steelhead.
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