Jon Ray has guided the waters of northern Michigan for over 16 years, spending an average of 250 days a year on the water. He enjoys exposing his clients to the extreme fly-fishing diversity the area of Northern Michigan has to offer. Depending on the time of year, Jon Ray may be found guiding on one of the area rivers, inland lakes, or the nearby waters of Lake Michigan. His main focus is for steelhead, brown trout, smallmouth bass, and muskie.
He is also an avid photographer and videographer. His work has been featured in both local and national publications. Co-author of the Big Appetite Small Mouth DVD with fellow SA Pro Kevin Feenstra, Jon also maintains a video/photo blog with images and content featuring Midwest fly fishing.