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To file a
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Marv Miller - 24 1/2 - Nov. 26,
2011


Bob, I just wanted to let you know that I really
enjoyed Streamer School last Sunday. We didn't land
any monsters, but we moved a lot of fish and I
learned more in one day than I've figured out in
twenty years on my own. A big part of the learning
was seeing some of my favorite wading spots from the
perspective of a drift boat... I'll never fish them
the same again.
Thank you,
Dave Shotwell

2012
STREAMER SCHOOLS
Our
spring 2012 Streamer Schools
will be on April 15 and April
22. These dates will allow
students more time to apply
what they learn and really
enjoy the peak of the early
season streamer bite. We
limit enrollment in our
schools to 8 students to
ensure personal attention
and a high quality
experience, so please
reserve your place as soon
as you can. The cost is $275
per student and a 50%
deposit holds your spot.
The
school consists of a morning
classroom session and an
afternoon guided float on
the Au Sable Trophy Water.
Check our
Schools and Instruction tab
for details on the program.

Current Conditions:
January 14
Believe it or not, the streamer bite has
been very good so far and there is only
very light pressure. Fish big flies
slowly

After a long wait, the smaller
Ditch Pigs have arrived. They
are about 2/3 the size, lighter
and easy to cast with a 6
weight, but still have all that
great wicked action. All four
colors are in stock.
STREAMER RODS
Here are three
fine rods at different price points
for your consideration.
At the top of the
list is the amazing Hardy Pro Axis
9' 6wt at $685.00. This rod is fast
and powerful and will punch out big
flies through rough weather all day
long without beating the angler into
a fatigued and twitching pulp. It is
a saltwater design (Hardy engineers
and famed angler Andy Mill) with
oversized titanium "recoil" guides
and a flawless, bulletproof finish.
Some folks prefer
a medium-fast action streamer rod
and the Mystic "M" series 9'3" 6
wt. at $399.00 is perfect for those
who prefer a more relaxed and
forgiving action. Mystic is a
Michigan company and this rod is
proudly made in the USA. It is
beautifully crafted and finished and
has several features that are
usually found only on more expensive
rods.
The Mystic Reaper
9' 6 wt. is a bit quicker than the M
and does not have all the deluxe
nicities but is an excellent value
at $199.00

***If water temps below Mio are at 70 or
above a very good alternative is the
stretch from McMasters downstream. This
can be divided into various, productive
floats where the water will be
considerably cooler - McMasters to
Parmalee (about 9 miles), Parmalee to
Whirlpool/Cherry Creek Rd. (about 4-5
miles), Parmalee to Camp 10 (about 7
river miles plus commute across pond),
or Whirlpool to Camp 10 (about 3-4
miles).***


Most of the photos we receive are a bit dark
this time of year,
but here's one of J.R. Hartman with a fine fish
from the 4001 float.
Click thumbnail to see larger image.
 
A white streamer fooled this giant at Comins
Flat.
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New York angler,
Steve Pensinger, caught this
great smallmouth on a Ditch Pig below Comins
Flat.
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Steve with a handsome 22" brown that sucked in
an egg-sack
Hendrickson spinner. Marv Miller assisted Steve
with a great net job. |
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Detroit Tigers starting pitcher, Rick Porcello,
caught this great
24 inch brown on an olive woolhead sculpin near
McKinley
while fishing with Chris Reister, President of
Mystic Fly Rods. |
| Paul Morand and pal, Bernie caught these two - a
26 on a baby
rainbow and a 23 on black & yellow Ditch Pig -
last weekend. |
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Jeff Kenzie caught this 25 inch beast on an
olive Circus Peanut
on April 22nd. He was assisted with cheers,
prayers,
and net by his crack staff - Andy Adamo and Chis
Mitchell. |
   
These two monsters, a 29inch and a 26 inch, were two
of
several
caught on Wednesday and Thursday - April 6 & 7
by Matt Stockton, Jason Fulmer and Mike Fulmer.
Streamers, of course.
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Marv Miller caught this 24inch trophy on April 16.
The big male whacked a baby rainbow pattern. |


We now have four great color combos for the Ditch Pig - black and yellow, olive and tan, chartreuse and white, and root beer and orange. 
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Dr. Craig Adams on the left with friend Bo Brines and Craig's beautiful 23 inch male brown. Craig caught this handsome fish on a baby brown trout streamer on September 30th.

Marv Miller
below Mio
with a
fabulous
streamer
caught
brown. Click
on Profile
of an Angler
for more.

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


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.

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