Marshall Lacey

Found this deal at Walmart wanted to give it a shout out. The original Vendetta Rods that retailed for $80 are on sale for $30 at Walmart and are in their ad. The rods were replaced by the Vendetta 2 but its still a killer deal. Ill post a link but you just have to look at the spring outdoors add. http://localad.walmart.com/Walmart/Entry/Flash?

Dry bag with clothes that you can get to quick. Have a bulk pack of hand warmers. If you do flip and have to switch clothes stick them under your arms, crotch and then put on ur clothes and build a fire. The hand warmers will keep blood moving to your outer limbs and keep your tempature up. I would also set a call or text in schedule with someone and have a plan if they dont hear from you.

Steelhead fish both the Manistee and Muskegon in January and Feburary from kayaks, truly an awsome experience. Not for amatures though cause it can be very dangerous at low temps.

I lived in Holland Michigan for 14 years and still fish many of the rivers up that way cause my parents live up their. What area of Michigan are you looking at going? Do you care what size river? One thing about November is the rivers are busy with Salmon fisherman. The Muskegon river is my favorite smallmouth river. It is crystal clear, lots of rock patches and timber, easily wade-able/kayak friendly, moves at a good pace but not to fast, and holds tons of quality smallmouth. Their are a couple camp grounds on the river but most of the land is private. Michigan has much better waders rights though.