February 2019
Saturday Sessions: Fly Tying with Matt Verlac, February 2
Matt Verlac grew up on the Au Sable and has been a full-time guide on the river for ten years after a lengthy time as a shop worker and professional fly-tyer for Gates. Along with the Au Sable, he's fished New Zealand, New York, Pennsylvania, Florida and Aruba...and counting. He's known for his passion, and his flies have proven themselves year round on the Au Sable. He's known for targeting some of the biggest browns above Mio dam. In this…
Find out more »Winter Nymphing with Dennis Nelson
Dennis Nelson will be teaching an impromptu nymphing class from 10 am - 12 pm on Sunday morning. Spots are very limited for this class, but we want to make the most of the weather and show people how we do this winter nymphing thing. This class involves wading, and cold weather gear is imperative, and available at the lodge if you need to update your winter arsenal.
Find out more »Free Fly Tying Saturdays
We've taught dozens of people how to tie flies at these free sessions, and many are now very proficient fly makers. We have a wide selection of materials, vises and lamps. Don't have any fly tying stuff? Just come. Have everything under the sun? Bring it. We're back in the Board Room this year, so you can grab breakfast in the restaurant before we start tying! We have no agenda at these sessions. If you want to work on comparaduns,…
Find out more »Free Fly Tying Saturdays
We've taught dozens of people how to tie flies at these free sessions, and many are now very proficient fly makers. We have a wide selection of materials, vises and lamps. Don't have any fly tying stuff? Just come. Have everything under the sun? Bring it. We're back in the Board Room this year, so you can grab breakfast in the restaurant before we start tying! We have no agenda at these sessions. If you want to work on comparaduns,…
Find out more »Saturday Sessions: Au Sable Nymphs, with Dennis Nelson
Denny is one of the most experienced nymph anglers on the river. These flies are simple and designed specifically for the Au Sable thru years of trial and error. In other words, you're tying flies that work, not flies that should work. This class provides three hours of instruction, dinner, and all tying materials. Participants are asked to bring tools, vise and tying lamps. A handful of tying lamps are available as needed, just let us know. Sign up by…
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