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  ;void(0)) FLY FISHING UPDATE
November 23, 2009 Supersized Lake Huron brown trout are prowling the Tawas Bay shoreline, feeding on small baitfish, perch and gobies. This is your opportunity to catch a 36" trout on your fly rod. Lots of walleye are also on the feed. This is an evening opportunity. The fish move into the wadable shallows, around rocky shoreline structure, as the sun goes down and the nightfall begins. If you have late night stamina, the fish will remain in the shallows until daybreak. ;void(0)) We use our 8 weight fast-action rods and Rio Outbound 300 grain sink tip lines. We're throwing #4 or #6 white Zonkers (streamers). While we wait for a large brown to appear and start slashing through the water chasing a school of baitfish, we fish for the walleyes with a very, very slow bottom-crawling retrieve. The Zonker is tied hook upward, so they usually won't snag on the rocks. The walleye and whitefish are a soft biter. Be alert for a gentle tap on the line. Whitefish have very soft mouths, so set the hook gently and bring them in slowly. When a big brown starts raising havic, we fire the Zonker into the midst of the chaos and use a fast jerk-strip retrieve. Hang on to your rod, your problems are just beginning! This shoreline fishing opportunity will continue until mid-April.;void(0))
Dreaming of Summer? This is prime AuSable River 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 Stream Flow Data | Testament of a Fisherman | AuSable River Trout Fishing Map | Fly Fishing Photo Gallery | | Return Home | Clothing & Outerwear | Footwear | Cross Country Skiing | Corsair Ski Trail Conditions | Kayaking & Canoeing | Hiking & Backpacking | Tawas Bird & Nature Observation | AuSable River Fly Fishing | Events Schedule | Links | Contact Us | Employment | The Boxcars | |
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