Gates Lodge
Our lodge is located on the banks of the Mainstream of the Au Sable River east of Grayling in Michigan's beautiful north country. The currents are gentle, flowing over a shallow gravel bottom, allowing one to wade the center of the stream and cast to both banks. To fly fishers this is heaven, hence its name, the "Holy Water." This stretch is flies only, catch and release, and internationally known for its fly hatches. There are more than 100 miles of prime trout water in the Au Sable system and many times that with other streams in the region. The lodge is centrally located, and the other branches are just minutes away.
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Fishing Conditions
01/26/12 Rivers are flowing well, free of ice, slightly stained from a few days above freezing. Trout have been aggressive in the early afternoons.
It's not too early to start thinking about booking your rooms and guides for 2012!!!! Things are filling up fast: give us a call or send me an email to get your dates....
Bugs, Flies, and River Conditions
Nymphs, nymphs and...streamers. We've been doing best with one larger nymph in the #10-12 range followed by a #14-16. Try different things, including Czech nymph and high-stick tactics.
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