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| Gates Ausable Lodge |
Water flow: low
Visibility: 36 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 55 Degrees F
Water condition: Clear
Best time of day to fish: afternoon
Best stretch: Main stream
Best access point:
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:
Ants BWOs Tricos Cahills Terrestrials
Fish species: Trout
Fishing season: All year
Nearest airport: Traverse City
Recommended fly fishing leader: 12 Foot Leader
Recommended fly fishing tippet: 6X Tippet
Best fly fishing rod: 9' 8 Weight Fly Rod
Best sinking fly line: Density Compensated Full Sink Fly Line
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.
Small to medium streamers Blind fishing big dries Dry and dropper Tiny streamers
Heat (night fishing) and then a big extended cool down
