Year: 2025

What a great November!!!!

Looking back on this year’s Atlantic salmon run, these were probably the biggest numbers we’ve seen—at least since I started fishing Atlantics on Lake Huron and the Lower Au Sable. The size class was incredible too, with fish bigger than anything we’ve caught in past seasons.

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Fall is around the corner!!

End of August has that feeling—fall is just around the corner, and there’s a lot to look forward to. Sure, bird season opener is coming, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Right now, we’ve still got great hopper fishing, flying ants, and quality nymphing with

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July brings multiple opportunities!!

Big Bug Season Is Over Now that we’re into the second week of July, big bug season is officially over—at least for me. I’m sure there are still a few spinner falls and some hatchers happening somewhere out there. But for this Manistee and Au Sable

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Despite the cold and icy weather

Despite the cold and icy weather we have had recently, Atlantic salmon, brown trout and steelhead fishing are heating up on the AuSable. I hope all our local friends and family have managed to stay safe during the recent ice storm.

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Finally had some spring weather last week

Finally had some spring weather last week. I had the chance to both trout fish and Atlantic salmon fish. The streamer bite was tough earlier in the week but improved later in the week. There are still plenty of Atlantic Salmon in the lower AuSable and

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