Brown Trout Safari

Brown Trout Safari Late fall is an excellent time to hunt for big post spawn Brown Trout with streamers. This hardcore fishing trip is planned to do just that, with lodging, meals & more included. The perfect weekend to cap off the season before winter hits. When November 4th and 5th Limited 6  rods only … Read more

Au Sable River Fishing Report

February 23, 2017 The Old Au Sable Fly Shop Fishing Report. I’m not quite sure what that Punxsutawney Phil fool was thinking on Groundhog’s Day when he prophesized six more weeks of winter, but it sure doesn’t look like we should ever take our weather predictions from an overgrown rat. As far as I can … Read more

River Report January 27, 2017

    January 27, 2017 The Old Au Sable Fly Shop Fishing Report I remember winters like this.  I remember mid-winter warm-ups where the ground went bare in February and the snowshoe hares glowed white against brown ground.  I like those winters.  I like a good thaw and this has been a long one. That … Read more

River Report January 19, 2017

  January 19, 2017 The Old Au Sable Fly Shop Fishing Report Ice fishing season continues to blossom here in Northern Michigan.  Nearly all of the inland lakes have at least some fishable ice conditions.  Although, the extreme warm-up has the surface a mess.  And the largest bodies of water and rivers should be treated … Read more