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For information on Bookhaven Lake
please visit
www.brookhaven-lake.com
or contact
Jeff Johnson @ (313) 510-0928 or @
jeff@mjriverguide.com
ARCTIC GRAYLING, A MICHIGAN DRY FLY FISHERMAN'S DREAM
an article by Jeff Johnson...read it
Here!
Battle
the TROUT...not the crowds.
Enjoy a guided drift boat fly
fishing
trip.
Explore the Au Sable River’s less traveled “Trophy Waters” below
Mio.
The AuSable River Trophy Waters
From the dam in Mio to the backwaters of the Alcona pond, there are over
30 “river miles” of free flowing water in this tailwater fishery.
This is “big water fishing” and if there were mountains in the
background, you would feel like you were fishing a large western river.
There is no better way to enjoy fly fishing than floating high above the
water casting to trout from the comfort of a drift boat.
You will cover more water in a day than you could wade in a season,
exploring sections of the river that see much less fishing pressure.
Floating the AuSable is very scenic with frequent views of bald eagles,
deer and mink, not to mention all three species of resident trout.
All trips include a cooked streamside dinner. Our guides are licensed
from Michigan’s DNR and commercially permitted in the national forests.
All equipment, except waders, is provided. (Note: we rent waders for
$10 per person if needed).
We have been given good reviews by Eric Sharp, outdoor writer for the
Detroit Free Press, Great Lakes Outdoors TV show on Public television,
Michigan Woods N Waters magazine, Flint Journal and Trout Unlimited’s
magazine, Michigan Trout.
We specialize in “beginners” and “family friendly trips” as our trips do
not include any alcohol, tobacco products or colorful language. Fly
fishing for us is a way of life and our guides do not “watch the
clock”. Owner, Michael Johnson is a third generation fly fisherman.
All of our guides really enjoy being out on the river. Our goal is that
by the end of the day we have taught each person sufficient instructions
so that they are ready to explore fly fishing on their own.
So take a day off work, invite your wife, child or friend and create a
memory on one of Michigan’s most famous rivers.
Read newspaper articles
about Michael
click
here...
"If
you are after lunker browns, try the main river...
Fishing pressure is limited because there is little access. But
local
anglers catch some huge browns on flies and small spoons..."
~ Janet D. Mehl & Company/Trout Streams of Michigan, MUCC
Escape
for a day and fish 9 scenic river miles (approximately 8 hours)
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Here To View Map
Cast to healthy populations of Rainbow and Brown Trout, with a real
chance of fighting a “Trophy Fish”. Great streamer and dry fly
fishing.
Includes
a delicious streamside dinner
for two!
Dinner features a chilled shrimp appetizer, grilled buffalo, potato salad, strawberry
shortcake with real whipped cream.
Rob and Suzie from Great Lakes
Outdoors
With Michael Johnson, Riverguide
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OUR MISSION:
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“To offer a relaxed day of catch and
release
trout fishing with a great streamside meal”
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Third
generation fly fisherman, Michael Johnson – Riverguide,
a Limited
Liability Corporation.
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PLEASE NOTE:
* For insurance reasons, no alcohol or tobacco products on trip.
* Children 10 and older only.
RATE:
* $325.00 for two persons
Also Note:
I also
offer float trips from Mio to Comins Flats, Commins to Alcona Dam,
Alcona to Rollaways (July great small mouth action) Manistee River,
Sturgeon River, May through September Noon til Dusk.
Beginners Welcome!!
Eric Sharp Enjoying A Guided Float Trip
I PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:
An easy going, good attitude, intimate knowledge of the river, first class equipment, a brand
new McKenzie style “Hyde Pro Series” low profile,
3 person drift boat with padded
comfortable pedestal seating.
Ross “Evolution” 5/6 wt. reels with Rio fly line.
“Breathable” rain coats.
Custom tied flies.
Three course streamside cooked dinner.
Chilled shrimp appetizer, grilled steak or buffalo, potato salad, strawberry
shortcake or pie with real whipped cream.
If
you forget something, I have extra hats, jackets, sunglasses,
tissues
and first aid kit
20 inch Brown trout caught by Ralph Valentine on
the Au Sable River
PERSONAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
Please pack very light. It will give you more floor space from which to
cast.
Take your time and drive safely. If you are a bit late, don’t worry.
We will just fish later. Keep your cell phone and watch in your car to
keep them safe and dry. Eat a good meal
just before your fishing trip begins.
FISHING AND SAFETY REGULATIONS
Catch and release fishing only – No exceptions, unless it’s a
mermaid (Hey, I’m single)
DNR
LICENSED GUIDES
Keith Moore's 22 inch Brown Trout
FOR INSURANCE REASONS
No alcohol or tobacco products on trip.
Children 12 and older only
We must all wear a very small “belt buckle size” co2 “pull cord”
style life belt around our waist. I have larger life vests on board…your
choice.
WILD
BROOK TROUT FLOAT TRIP
Native Brookies on a dry fly. July fishing is fantastic!
Catch 20+ fish on a trip (8"-12" range with an occasional
14").
Call for details.
Note: After fishing this undisclosed stream please do not reveal its
location so future generations can enjoy this fishery.
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