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.

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"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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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 and hot cappuccino. 

 

OUR MISSION:

“To offer a relaxed day of catch and release trout fishing with a great streamside meal” 

Third generation fly fisherman, Michael Johnson – Riverguide, a Limited Liability Corporation.

PLEASE NOTE: 
For insurance reasons, no alcohol or tobacco products on trip.
Children 10 and older only.
  
RATES: 
2 – person “Sportsmen”: 325.00 
1 – person:  $295.00
2 Hour Casting Lesson: $50.00   

Also note: I also offer float trips from Mio to Comins Flats, Comins to Alcona Dam, Alcona to Rollaways (July great small mouth action) Manistee River, Sturgeon River, May through September Noon til Dusk. 
Beginners Welcome!!

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.

Custom made fly rods by Ed Zebrowski, Jr., owner of Bear Creek Custom Rods. (989-386-6579). Editor of Michigan’s Trout Unlimited Magazine.

Ross “Evolution” 5/6 wt. reels with Rio fly line. 

“Breathable” rain coats. 

Custom tied flys.

Three course streamside cooked dinner. 
Chilled shrimp appetizer, grilled steak or buffalo, potato salad, strawberry shortcake or pie with real whipped cream and hot cappuccino. 

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. 

CASTING LESSONS 

2 Hours - $50.00

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.