It’s the holiday season and I would like wish all my friends and clients a Merry Christmas! We are currently right in a great weather pattern for trout fishing here on the Au Sable and throughout Northern Michigan. Snow is pretty much all gone now and lately highs in 40’s have been very common. Winter […]
For those looking to give a guided fishing trip as a Christmas present we do offer gift certificates. For last minute shoppers we can even email them to you. After Christmas the reciever of gift certificate can pick a date and we will get trip all set up. Same thing can be for done on […]
Every year there is always a day when you say it’s now Winter in Northern Michigan and that day is today! With this snow storm it looks like its here to stay which is not all bad. I read in social media now about many are calling this the off season, reducing fly shop hours, […]
As we get close to Nov 15th it seems like it’s all about deer hunting in Northern Michigan. One of the least crowded times to fish and coming into peak time for Fall Steelhead on the Au Sable. Atlantics continue to trickle in from Lake Huron and this is sure the perfect combo. The last […]
The last couple weeks there has been some wonderful Atlantic Salmon and Steelhead caught on the Au Sable River. Always hard to predict these Atlantics and we have had some big days and then others that’s we cant find a bite. Still bright silver pre spawning fish around and I would think should see them […]
Finally some true Fall weather with some much needed rain and colder temps – ideal to bring more Atlantics in to the Au Sable! Currently there are decent numbers in the lower river and the size of them is up this year. Here our guide Eric Swies with a beautiful pre spawning Atlantic Salmon! A […]
Fall steelhead are sure a special fish here in Northern Michigan! When they start showing up it’s time to stop targeting Kings and look for chrome. On our last King trip of the season on the Betsie River, Mark landed this beautiful Steelhead. Many love to steelhead fish in October with it being such a […]
October is a great month for those that enjoy the outdoors and fly fishing on the Au Sable River! I have spent the last 7 weeks guiding for King Salmon on the Betsie River. Now I’m back full time on the Au Sable. Atlantic Salmon have started in the lower river now! Numbers are low […]
The last couple weeks many of the Lake Michigan tributaries have had some very good runs King Salmon showing up! Here on the Betsie and Manistee the run is going strong now. Weather and conditions have been pretty much ideal for early Kings. Cool nights and no high summer heat of late – many days […]
Late summer in August and early September Northern Michigan offers some excellent fly fish for both of these fish. Recently we have been doing well with both! Smallies just love moving water throughout the heat of the summer and are very aggressive feeders. Of late afternoon streamer fishing has been excellent! Lots of different baitfish […]