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  FLY FISHING UPDATE ;void(0)) August 14th AuSable River - Trout Fishing Mio Dam to 4001 Bridge ...... Grasshoppers are still the best bet for daytime dry fly fishing because these insects love hot, dry weather and are out in abundance. An assortment of other terrestrials, flying ants, beetles, and crickets are also finding their way into the streams, and the trout are stuffing themselves with them. The White Fly (Ephoron) hatch is occuring downstream from Mio. This productive hatch should last till mid -September. Look for these bugs to start in the late evening on cool days and right at dark when temps are hot. As the season progresses, look for blizzard spinner falls right at dark. The water is still dangerously warm for trout survival, but the recent rain - plus the possibility of more very soon - is slowly cooling it off. Summer is winding down and it won't be too much longer before water temps will drop back into the 60s and continue to drop as the Fall season approaches. ;void(0)) This is prime Stonefly water !!!  During the hot summer temperatures, large Brown Trout become nocturnal predators. Adventuresome anglers revert to Deer Hair Mice, Deer Hair Moths, and similar Bass patterns in pursuit of late-night trout. Pull out the heavy rod, tie on a shorter and stiffer leader, load the flashlight and headlamp with fresh batteries, and pack a thermos with some coffee. Night fishing for jumbo trout is a real adventure. ;void(0)) ;void(0)) With water temperatures exceeding 70 degrees, trout become lethargic and inactive during the daytime hours. During these sweltering summer days we switch our focus to Smallmouth Bass fishing. We float the AuSable River in our canoe or drift boat, casting streamers and large poppers around shady shoreline cover and woody structure. Sections of the river, downstream, below Alcona Dam, Cooke Dam and Foote Dam provide exceptional habitat for these fiesty fighting fish. ;void(0)) During the nighttime, Smallmouth Bass move into the shallows to ambush prey. Surface fishing with large popping patterns (frogs, mice, divers, etc.) after dark can create a lot of excitement.  Tom Buhr's informative article on the AuSable River's summertime Smallmouth Bass fishery first appeared in the August 2003 issue of Midwest Fly Fishing Magazine. Click on the hot link to read Tom's story.  | AuSable River Emergence Schedule | AuSable River Trout Fishing Map | AuSable Stream Flow Data | Tawas Bay Fishing | | Return Home | Clothing & Outerwear | Footwear | Kayaking & Canoeing | Hiking & Backpacking | Tawas Bird & Nature Observation | AuSable River Fly Fishing | Cross Country Skiing | Corsair Ski Trail Conditions | Events Schedule | Links | Contact Us | TONY TRISCHKA | |
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