Steelhead fishing remains about the same as last week on the Pere Marquette River.  Not too much has changed. We did see a couple of smaller groups of fish move into the system last week with the heavy winds.  The river is still extremely low and clear, making for tough conditions. This fall is much like last year, where the lower, clearer water makes presentation and fly selection especially important.  Downsizing the swing fly with more natural tones has worked well for me.  Smaller Olive and Black baitfish such as Sculpins or Leech patterns work well.  On sunny days, a little flash helps the fly grab that light just under the water and hopefully triggers a fish’s strike response.  For Swinging, floating lines and light sink tips with a stealthy approach have been key. Aim for soft, quiet casts on the water, and avoid overpowering your delivery. For float fishing with the fat lines and Indicators, smaller Egg flies in more natural tones seem to be working best.  Oregon Cheese, White and Tangerine work well along with smaller Hare’s Ear, Steelhead Buggers and Hex Nymphs. Let your flies swing out before making that next cast. You may be surprised how curious fish can be and will follow those flies right to the end of the drift and hit on the swing out.  Good luck and tight lines!