Au Sable River, Grayling, Michigan

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The Gates AuSable Lodge on the AuSable River at Stephan Bridge in Grayling, Michigan.

The Gates AuSable Lodge on the AuSable River at Stephan Bridge in Grayling, Michigan.

Well I finally did it... a short trip to the famous Au Sable River near Grayling, Michigan. Stayed for 2 nights at the Gates Au Sable Lodge on "The Holy Waters" of trout fishing on the Au Sable. Beautiful! And how was the fishing? Well let's just say that my son and I went too early in the year and the water was high and cold and swift. No fish. But we'll go back this summer guaranteed!

 

The Au Sable river at the Stephan Bridge.

The Au Sable river at the Stephan Bridge.

Jack Fitzgerald at 5 years of age flyfishing on the Au Sable.

Jack Fitzgerald at 5 years of age flyfishing on the Au Sable.

Jack and his dad (me) on a historic Au Sable River Boat. These watercraft were designed during the logging era for gliding up and down the Au Sable. They became ideal (and famous) flyfishing boats in modern times.

Jack and his dad (me) on a historic Au Sable River Boat. These watercraft were designed during the logging era for gliding up and down the Au Sable. They became ideal (and famous) flyfishing boats in modern times.