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1st place winner was Devon Carr from Big Rapids. Carr won an Orvis Access 11 Ft (6WT) switch rod. Carr caught the 28" Steelhead on an Apricot Glow Bug under an indicator. Carr's fish measured 28 inches and the girth was 14 inches - 8 LBS

Devon Carr Is 2014 Pere Marquette River Steelhead "Shiver" Fishing Champ

December 17, 2014       1 Comments
By: O. J. Cunningham

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The Annual Pere Marquette "Shiver on the River" was recently held on December 12-13-14 (2014) and was hosted by the Pere Marquette River Lodge in Baldwin, MI.
(231) 745-3972. www.pmlodge.com

PM Lodge -- Baldwin, MI
(231) 745-3972

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1st place winner was Devon Carr from Big Rapids winning an Orvis Access 11 Ft (6WT) switch rod. 2nd place winner was Robert Dick from Grand Haven winning a framed "What part of Flies Only don't you understand" print from David Ruimveld. Third place winner was Roy Wilson from Ludington winning a PM logo'd fly box loaded with a selection of Catch Flies. Carr won with a 28" Steelhead followed by Robert Dick's 21" Steelhead. Carr's fish measured 28 inches and the girth was 14 inches. Estimated weight was around 8 pounds.

Twelve (12) participants took part in the first-year competition. "Turnout was great for a first-year event," said Josh Mead, General Manager at the PM Lodge. Plans are already in the works for a 2015 December Winter tournament. "We anticipate next year's event to be even bigger and better especially with bigger prizes.

Carr caught the 28" Steelhead on an Apricot Glow Bug under an indicator. "I was using a 11 FT switch rod," Carr explained. "It was the second spot we stopped at," Carr went on.

Carr was paired up with good fishing buddy Mitch May for the Steelhead competition. "It was the first time that Mitch and I got to fish together since I have been back from Alaska," Carr explained. Carr went on to say that he and May had fished the run hard and we're considering moving to a new spot. "It was my last cast, and the bobber went down and it was Fish On," said Carr.

Carr said that (for him) a Winter Steelhead tournament is the perfect way to spend a December weekend on the Pere Marquette River. "I feel that the point of the tournament is just a really good excuse to get out of the house and go fishing," Carr said. "Hanging out and telling stories with all of the great people, that were in the tournament, is really what it's about for me," he added. "Winning the tournament was just an added bonus."

Carr won an Orvis Access 11 Ft (6WT) switch rod for his championship Steelhead. But, the second place winner was a young guy who really had his heart set on winning the rod. "I ended up switching prizes with him since he really wanted that Orvis switch rod," Carr said.

Carr pointed that Michigan anglers are very fortunate to have such an amazing river, like the Pere Marquette to fish -- with all of the different species. "It's just an awesome fishery," Carr added.


Pictured: (Lefttp Right) -- 1st place winner Devon Carr from Big Rapids winning an Orvis Access 11 Ft (6WT) switch rod. 2nd place winner Robert Dick from Grand Haven who won a framed "What part of Flies Only don't you understand" print from David Ruimveld. Third place winner was Roy Wilson from Ludington who took home a PM logo'd fly box loaded with a selection of Catch Flies
Photo Courtesy of the Pere Marquette River Lodge
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Steelhead Shiver on the River Fishing Tournament
Rules & Regulations

  • Entry Fee $25 Per Person
  • Two-Day Steelhead Tournament
  • Catch-n-Release / Flies Only
  • Pere Marquette River Only
  • All Catches Verified by digital photo with tape measure alongside fish. Length & Girth Measurements required for valid entry
  • Two Man Teams (You can choose your own team or we can assign you one)
  • We will be drawing for different beats of the river
  • You will fish a different beat each day
  • Friday night Mandatory meeting at 7:00 PM, banquet to follow (BYOB)
  • All teams need to be present to check in (Exceptions can be made)
  • Tourney begins at 8:00 AM Saturday morning until dusk
  • Tourney resumes 8:00 AM Sunday morning
  • Tourney ends 3:00 PM Sunday afternoon
  • All teams are required to attend final check in at 4:00 PM at the lodge
  • Awards to be handed out at 4:00 PM
  • Prizes will be given to First place, Second place, and Third place (Most total Inches Wins)
  • Prizes will be based on individual performance

    A preregister is appreciated. Just call the shop @ (231) 745-3972 and they will take your name -- Please let them know if you have or do not have a boat

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    PM LODGE -- JOSH says:       On December 19, 2014 at 11:04 AM
    Very nIce O.J. thank you very much for the support. Only one minor detail, it was our 3rd annual tournament but no worries because you were right by saying we are going to make it bigger and better next year. Awesome article love the support and look forward to doing it again. If you feel the need to do more let us know and we can put something together, like maybe one of our schools possibly. Thanks again.

    Josh
    Agree? or Disagree?


    O. J. Cunningham

    O. J. Cunningham is the Publisher of MyBayCity.com. Cunningham previously published Sports Page & Bay City Enterprise. He is the President/CEO of OJ Advertising, Inc.

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