This special 2-hour class is geared toward folks of all ages. Participants will learn casting, mending, and "how to fish"...including time actually fishing the river in front of the lodge (or, some folks/families might want to head elsewhere). We are limiting this class to fifteen people -- firm number -- and will be offering it […]
This special 2-hour class is geared toward folks of all ages. Participants will learn casting, mending, and "how to fish"...including time actually fishing the river in front of the lodge (or, some folks/families might want to head elsewhere). We are limiting this class to fifteen people -- firm number -- and will be offering it […]
It's back, for one last year. We couldn't end it on a pandemic, right? By now, you know the drill: Teams of two, $50 entry fee, all to raise money for the Headwaters Chapter of Trout Unlimited. Take it serious, don't take it serious at all, either way, we're going to help our northern trout […]
Join Gates' guides and Au Sable nymphing gurus Jordan Klemish and Dennis Nelson for a two-hour nymph fishing demo and guided trip in front of the lodge. We'll cover European and indicator techniques that these two have tailored specifically to the Au Sable. Participants should plan on wading and fishing. Last year's participants caught some […]
More ceremony than necessity (after all, most of our rivers are open year-round), Opening Day is still special. Trout camps fill up, traditions are maintained or established, and sometimes even a few trout are caught. This year is a late Opener, but it's also a late spring. It might just line up to be a […]
I love this book and you will too. A sprawling collection of fly-fishing misadventures on the Au Sable and beyond. Dave will be signing at the lodge. Available in both soft and hard cover. To be savored on the river bank or winter couch.
This sorta came together at the last second. At some point on Friday, May 19, a care package from Hardy is going to arrive. Scotch, Scotch Glasses, reel displays, and some swag (er...accouterments)! So, yes, come have a finger or two of Scotch, try some Hardy rods, spin some reels, and enjoy. In addition, we […]
Cast a rod, win a rod. Well, not everyone...but we'll be giving away a 9' 6 wt Air 2, which is the perfect rod for your drake/hex season. If you haven't tried a green stick, you really should. They are made in Montana, and they have soul. Our sales representative Peter Gadd will be on […]
We'll have instructors on site to help kids learn the sport of fly-fishing from 9 am - 11 am on Saturday, August 13. This event dovetails with our kid-friendly scavenger hunt which kicks off at 12 pm that same Saturday. We'll have rods and a limited number of waders for kids to use, though we […]
After 10 years of the Midnight Derby, we thought it was time to do something different. So here is our beta version of a brand new fundraiser. From 12 pm Saturday to 12 pm Sunday (August 13-August 14), teams of two anglers can fish anywhere they want, with whatever fly they want, on a sprawling […]
Once again, the Anglers of the Au Sable is sponsoring the annual cleanup of the Au Sable River. This year we’ll be cleaning both the upper and lower Au Sable. Includes a great barbecue lunch! We need volunteers – each and every one of you makes a difference. To sign up, or for more information, […]
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