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| Gates Ausable Lodge |
Water flow: medium high for this time of year
Visibility: 36 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 65 Degrees F
Water condition: Stained
Best time of day to fish: evening
Best stretch: Entire Au Sable and Manistee Rivers
Best access point:
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:
BWOs Isos Yellow Stones Tricos Deerflies
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' 8 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.
Dry and dropper, evening spinners, nymph the mornings, mouse the midnights
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