River Report June 27, 2018 Hex are still rolling on the river of Crawford County.  The peak activity has crested on the Au Sable River, but there still are still plenty of bugs left in the thick muck banks of the lower river and there is lots of activity in the evening and into the darkness.  The

By: Jeff Gardner   Category: Dry Fly Fishing, Fishing Tips, Fly Fishing Community, Michigan Reports, River Reports, Tourism

June 21, 2018 The Old Au Sable Fly Shop Fishing Report Harvey with Al Borchers It is the stuff of legend and lore.  Anglers from all over the world descend...

By: Jeff Gardner   Category: Dry Fly Fishing, Fishing Tips, Fly Fishing Community, Michigan Reports, River Reports, Tourism

River Report June 14, 2018 We’re riding insane waves in a tide of schizophrenic weather and that has made fishing predictions nearly impossible.  We’ve been waiting on the immanent brown drake spinner flight on the Manistee River and we’ve been spending late nights watching for Hex on the slower waters of the Au Sable River.  The weather has been changing drastically every day.  I’m half expecting mildew to grow in my car since I have to blast the air conditioning on the way...

By: Jeff Gardner   Category: Brook Trout, Dry Fly Fishing, Fishing Tips, Fly Fishing Community, Michigan Reports, River Reports, Tourism

June 7, 2018 The Old Au Sable Fly Shop Fishing Report Lucas and Dad Just a week since the last report and Drakes have shown...

By: Jeff Gardner   Category: Dry Fly Fishing, Fishing Tips, Fly Fishing Community, Michigan Reports, River Reports, Tourism