{"id":1342,"date":"2017-04-27T22:58:55","date_gmt":"2017-04-27T22:58:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oldausable.com\/wordpress\/?p=1342"},"modified":"2022-04-06T15:11:49","modified_gmt":"2022-04-06T15:11:49","slug":"old-au-sable-fly-shop-fishing-report-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.oldausable.com\/index.php\/2017\/04\/27\/old-au-sable-fly-shop-fishing-report-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Old Au Sable Fly Shop Fishing Report"},"content":{"rendered":"

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April 27, 2017<\/p>\n

The Old Au Sable Fly Shop Fishing Report<\/p>\n

The opening week of trout season has arrived.\u00a0 And with an extremely warm, dry week acting as a prelude, the stage is set for the best opening week we\u2019ve seen in years.\u00a0 Water conditions have consistently improved; the water clarity and temperatures are prime and the Hendrickson hatch is slowly strengthening.\u00a0 The high water we\u2019re pushing our waders against is continually dropping out and, if we can keep avoiding big rain events, we\u2019ll have perfect dry fly conditions as we break into May.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll just have to see, however.\u00a0 Foul weather is in the forecast, but around here you just never know what the weather will do until it actually happens.\u00a0 I always say that I\u2019ll know if it\u2019s raining when it hits me in the head.\u00a0 Last week the weatherman had us all believing strong thunderstorms were going to squash our afternoon angling, but as the days passed, we ended up with summer-like warm days and dry, dusty two tracks.\u00a0 In fact, the days were too bright and too hot for great afternoon fishing and the boys hanging around the fly shop are now all looking forward to cooler overcast days and the first of the best of the Hendrickson hatches.\u00a0 No one is complaining exactly because doing so in the warm sun well . . . it just sorta makes you a jerk.\u00a0 One thing is for certain, the best fishing is still in front of us.<\/p>\n

The Blue-winged Olives continue to trickle and the Hendrickson hatch is slowly strengthening.\u00a0 The black caddis hatch has offered up its first, pioneering members and should pick up in the coming days.\u00a0 The fish are showing growing interest in the bugs on the surface, but they are not yet completely committed to the rise.\u00a0 That could change any day.\u00a0 A heavy hatch will be the game changer. \u00a0The double punch combination of Hendricksons and Black Caddis will achieve the desired effect.\u00a0 Early season fishing seems to be best when both are present.<\/p>\n

I sat on a moss covered log and cooled my heels in the Au Sable each night last week during the failing evening light with hopes of rising trout.\u00a0 Each night was just that much better than the night before.<\/p>\n

The whole system is about explode with bugs.\u00a0 The best day is truly any day.\u00a0 I\u2019d pick the first and ugliest day in the forecast as my guess.<\/p>\n

Have a great opening week and enjoy all of the events.\u00a0 Lovells Historical Society in conjunction with Trout Unlimited is unveiling a memorial to the great Art Neumann on Opening weekend from 11-4.\u00a0 We\u2019re having our 10 annual trout season eve party\u2014free to all comers and food service starting at 1 pm on April Friday April 28th<\/sup>.\u00a0 And Angler\u2019s of the Au Sable is having their 30th<\/sup> Anniversary Banquet on Opening Day from 4:30 to 10 pm at the Otsego Club in Gaylord\u2014a fabulous event that only happens once every 5 years.\u00a0 Tickets will be on Sale at the Old Au Sable on Friday April 28th<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

And fish should be showing up for afternoon rises each day around 2 pm for the next week!<\/p>\n

Get out there as soon and as often as possible.\u00a0 And call the shop for the latest and most accurate bug reports.<\/p>\n

We have plenty of guide trip available in early May and fishing is looking fantastic.\u00a0 Give us a shout and book one of our fine guides\u2014you won\u2019t regret it.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s going to be a great season.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll see you all soon,<\/p>\n

Andy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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