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| Gates Ausable Lodge |
Water flow: medium
Visibility: 24 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 35 Degrees F
Water condition: Clear
Best time of day to fish: late afternoon
Best stretch: All pretty good
Best access point: everywhere
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:
Subsurface everything...
Fish species: Trout
Fishing season: All year
Nearest airport: Traverse City
Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader
Recommended fly fishing tippet: 6X Tippet
Best fly fishing rod: 9' 5 Weight Fly Rod
The Au Sable is one of the stablest flowing rivers in the country. Largely fed by springs, it boasts consistent hatches and wild trout. It is a renowned dry-fly river, but is also known as the birthplace of many modern streamer techniques.
Fish the afternoons. Best time to nymph is usually between 11 am and 2 pm, and for streamers 2-5 pm.
Not bad!
