August 2018
Advanced Weekend School, with Alex Lafkas
A new type of school for us that tackles summer trout fishing and shows experienced anglers tricks to tackling some of the Au Sable’s native techniques. Includes Friday night fishing with guides, small fly tactics, summer daytime wet fly and nymph techniques, leader building and leader formulas, fly-tying, and more advanced stream theory. This is an exhaustive school with instruction and fishing time lasting much of the day and some of the night. Includes Friday dinner, all three meals on…
Find out more »September 2018
Pre-Cleanup Clam Bake
Starting at 6 p.m. sharp, we’ll be lighting the fire and serving clams outside. What better way to celebrate the harvest season? Good eats and good times. This is an outdoor event, so dress appropriately. Limit is 50 people, and folks must RSVP. Prices determined by market. This was so much fun last year!
Find out more »Au Sable River Cleanup
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, talk to Josh: 989 348 8462, or [email protected]
Find out more »Fishing Wet Flies and Soft Hackles, with Mark Hendricks
Another new class that focuses on the subtleties of fishing subsurface. Not many people realize that modern soft hackle techniques were developed on the North Branch of the Au Sable. Mark will cover nymphing, small streamers, and fishing soft hackles and wet flies on the swing. Learn a gentle, easy approach that really shines in the month of September on the Au Sable. 9 am – 3 pm. Limit 6 people. Includes lunch.
Find out more »October 2018
Streamer Techniques, with Alex Lafkas
If you are looking to get into or improve your streamer game, this is the class for you. Small and large river techniques will be covered as well as fly and gear selection for both situations. The morning will be spent in the boardroom with a presentation and conversation about streamer fishing theory and technique. This will include presentation strategies, reading the water and options in lines and leaders. A short tying demonstration will occur during lunch and an instructional…
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