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Au Sable River/Rifle River
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Current Conditions: June 29

Hex are still going strong. Most of the angling pressure has moved upstream but there are plenty of bugs above Mio.

Isonychia, Lt. Cahills, and olives are producing good evening dry fly action in the Trophy Water.

It's time to watch water temperatures closely. The recent heat wave pushed morning temps at Mio above 70. Carry a thermometer and check. The best fishing will be early mornings and late evenings in riffle water and stretches with ground springs to cool the flow. Early and late is also the way to avoid canoe traffic.


Doug Heady with beautiful brown caught on an Organ Donor streamer.


Brad Platt caught this musky on a streamer on the Manistee River during the Trout Unlimited Fly Fishing School.


Erik Peterson with 22" hen (streamer) on Opening Day


Mike Mach with 24" brown (streamer) on Opening Day.

Give us a call to secure the best float dates. 989-826-8500. We have spots available for trout trips throughout the season! 

Regards,

Bob Linsenman

ps: Stop in and see us at the Au Sable Angler for an honest fishing report, a good cup of coffee, vehicle spots, etc. We are 400 yards north of the Au Sable bridge, at the top of the hill.

Also, call the shop for information on other Michigan flyfishing rivers including the Upper Manistee River, Rifle River, Sturgeon River, Black River, Pigeon River, Betsie River, and the mouth of the Au Sable/Lake Huron shoreline fishing.

Bob Linsenman's flyfishing experience on Michigan rivers

 
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