Dry Fly Basics Class – This class at Gates AuSable Lodge is geared towards those that have at those that have a basic knowledge of fly-fishing and want to enhance their skills and knowledge of the techniques of dry fly fishing. We have many techniques – such as downstream fishing – that are unique to […]
Weekend Fly Fishing School
There’s simply no better way to immerse yourself in fly fishing than to spend a weekend learning from a guide. The Gates AuSable Lodge weekend fly-fishing school will help make you a better fly angler! We teach self-sufficiency on the water. Our goal is that when you finish our weekend school, you’ll be able to […]
Learn How to Fly Cast
Casting is undoubtedly one of the most important of all the fly-fishing skills. You must be able to present the fly to the spot in which the fish is located in order to be successful. Although fly-casting may appear to be difficult, it’s really not. There are a few basic things that you need to […]
Annual Trout Opener – Leaky Waders Fun Run
Annual Trout Opener – Leaky Waders Fun Run – This part of Michigan is renowned for it’s fishing, trout fishing, to be more specific! No where is this more obvious than at the annual trout opener celebration at the Lovells Historical Society Museum. This year’s Annual Trout Opener will be held on April 27, 2013 […]
Arbor Day Celebration
Hartwick Pines State Park “Arbor Day Celebration” Friday, April 26, 2013 Michigan Forest Visitor Center Northern Michigan has an abundance of trees and even in our urban areas trees line our streets. We are fortunate to live in a state that has so many trees. What better place to celebrate Arbor Day than at Hartwick […]
What is the AuSable River Canoe Marathon?
What is the AuSable River Canoe Marathon? At 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 27,2013, two-person teams will begin North America’s toughest, richest, non-stop canoe race. At the sound of the gun, the teams, carrying their canoes on their shoulders, race several blocks through the streets of Grayling, Michigan to the AuSable River in front of […]
Dueling Pianos
There will be Dueling Pianos at The Ole Barn on Wednesday, February 27, 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm.
Snowmobile trail conditions 1/29
Snowmobile trail conditions 1/29 – That last storm gave us about 6 inches of snow. Temperatures are supposed to warm to the upper 40’s on Tuesday with some rain. I’ll update trail conditions after I hear back from the groomers once this ugly rain system pushes through. National Weather Service forecast: Tuesday: Periods of rain. […]
Spike’s Challenge Canoe Races
The Spike’s Challenge Canoe Races are held the weekend prior to the AuSable River Canoe Marathon and runs from the streets of Grayling to McMaster’s Bridge. Time trials for starting position are held on Saturday in the City Park pond. The C-1 Race is on Saturday night and runs from Borcher’s Canoe Livery to […]
