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	Fly Fishing Michigan's Au Sable River
		Michigan's Au Sable River is one of the finest trout fisheries in the nation.
		The Au Sable turns east and gathers the flow of the East Branch at the town of Grayling.
		The lower Au Sable River from Foote Dam to Lake Huron is a quality steelhead fishery.
	www.flyfishingconnection.com /michausable.html (901 words)

	"Au Sable River, Michigan - Great Rivers - Angler's OnLine"
		The river's official birthplace is the junction of Bradford and Kolka creeks near the village of Frederick due north of Grayling.
		Hoppy Creek, the South Branch River (not to be confused with the South Branch of the Au Sable), Smith Creek, and Stewart Creek enter the AuSable on this flow to the next impoundment.
		An Au Sable steelhead is a high-energy package, a direct descendent of the first steelhead planted in the Great Lakes basin, Dan Fitzhugh, of Bay City, Michigan, made the region's first planting of rainbow trout in the Au Sable River in 1876.
	flyanglersonline.com /features/greatrivers/ausablemich (2239 words)

	Au Sable River
		Eagles hunt for fish and waterfowl in the shallow areas of the river and in the reservoirs formed by the six hydro dams.
		Deer and wild turkeys are common along the river corridor and in the adjacent woodlands.
		The Au Sable makes an easy, beautiful float, and there are plenty of canoe liveries available in the area if you do not have your own boat.
	www.michigandnr.com /publications/pdfs/wildlife/viewingguide/nlp/68AuSable/index.htm (699 words)

	Useful Au Sable River Fishing Michigan Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Michigan, made the region's first planting of rainbow trout in the Au Sable River in 1876.
		The Au Sable River is the name of at least two rivers in the United States...
		Au Sable River offers some of the best salmon,trout, and fishing in Michigan, for a safe trip and successful, choose a MCBA professional member Captain...
	www.fishingdirectory.co.uk /information/al-b_information/au-sable-river-fishing-michigan.html (686 words)

	Au Sable River Fly Fishing
		Situated in the Northeastern quadrant of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, the fabled Au Sable River watershed boasts of nearly 180 miles of blue-ribbon trout water, making it the state’s and one of the countries most renowned trout fisheries.
		On the Au Sable, one can expect a healthy dose of small to medium-sized rainbows, browns, and brookies, with the chance of tying into a football-sized brown-not to mention the healty influx from Lake Huron’s most important steelhead run.
		Numerous impoundments break the continuity of the last 59 miles of the Au Sable, rapidly replacing the trout population with anadromous fishes.
	www.troutsource.com /RiversFolder/AuSable.htm (780 words)

	1-75BL / Au Sable River
		Named after the grayling trout, which populated the Au Sable River in abundance, the settlement was incorporated as a village in 1903 and as a city in 1935.
		Flowing through the center of town, the Au Sable River had historically formed the major impediment to travel between the town’s two sides.
		The first bridge was built across the Au Sable here soon after the village’s platting in the 19th century.
	www.michigan.gov /mdot/0,1607,7-151-9620_11154_11188-26777--,00.html (339 words)

	GORP - Au Sable River - Trout Fishing Profile
		The Au Sable is still complex enough, and the trophy trout wise enough, that hiring a guide your first few times is a good idea.
		The Au Sable is easily the best trout fishery in the Midwest and ranks in the top 20 in the nation.
		The Au Sable is a long, big river with more than enough room and good fishing water for everyone.
	gorp.away.com /gorp/publishers/menasha/trout/ausable.htm (1099 words)

	Au Sable River South Branch - The Mason Tract Fly Fishing Info Center
		The South Branch of the Au Sable River in Michigan, is one of the finest trout streams in the country.
		A section of undeveloped land that was conveyed to the State of Michigan in 1955 by the late George W. Mason in a perpetual trust to insure it remains undeveloped.
		It was at his lodge, The Barbless Hook, on the Au Sable River in 1959 that a group of like-minded fly fishermen conceived Trout Unlimited, now a national organization with 500 chapters and 125,000 members.
	www.flymartonline.com /article205.html (1961 words)

	Au Sable River Angler Fly shop and guided Michigan fly fishing on the ausable river in Mio, Michigan - calendar of ...
		Smallmouth bass fishing is superb on the lower Au Sable during July and August.
		Flyfishing in Michigan through the seasons, you can be flyfishing for trophy trout during one of our major fly fishing hatches such as the brown drake, green drake, hexagenia limbata, isonychia, stonefly, white fly, flyfishing with fly fishing streamers, fly casting hopper flies, or flycasting mice fly patterns for brown trout.
		This Michigan fly fishing calendar is intended to help you understand the types of flyfishing that are available in northern-central Michigan.
	www.ausableangler.com /ausable_flyfishing_calendar.htm (540 words)

	Au Sable River - MI
		The Native American name for the river is unknown, but the first French explorers named it the “Riviere aux Sables” or “River of Sand” for the large amounts of sand found at its mouth on the Lake Huron shoreline.
		Since that time, the Au Sable would become a major artery for the fur trade, and then later it was transformed into a conveyor of lumber for the logging industry.
		It is not uncommon to float the Au Sable in the wintertime and come away with a profound sense of solitude.
	www.paddling.net /places/showReport.html?854 (2740 words)

	Fly Fishing Michigan's Au Sable River with Budget Angler
		Held in Grayling, Michigan, revellers are there to fish the pristine waters of the Au Sable and Manistee that, especially the later, offer a hatch par-excellence.
		The Au Sable, meaning 'river of sand' and home waters of Trout Unlimited founder George Griffith, has another heritage in the form of the Au Sable Riverboat.
		The river, an ancient highway used by the Chippewa and Ottawa Indians, is spring fed along its path and designated as a 'Wild and Scenic River', which imposes certain restrictions on development, pollution control and use along its banks.
	www.budget-angler.com /usa/features/au_sable_hex.shtml (1351 words)

	Fly Fishing The Au Sable - The best fishing products, sites and information on the web today! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Twin Pine Lodge on the Au Sable River, Grayling...
		Twin Pine Lodge on the Au Sable River, Grayling, Michigan.
		Wadeability/floatability: The Au Sable is floated in the...
	fishing.hugedir.com /index.php?k=fly-fishing-the-au-sable (1442 words)

	Alcona Canoe Rental & Campground
		The AuSable River is one of Michigan’s Wild and Scenic rivers.
		The river from Grayling to Oscoda is all wilderness with primitive camping along the river.
		With an average depth of one to three feet and four to six mile per hour current, the river is great for young and old alike.
	www.alconacanoes.com (106 words)

	Au Sable River Is God's Country
		Here's where I went straightaway, upon leaving his office--right into the Au Sable River in Michigan.
		I thought one of my children had come after me, or a naturalist or fisherman was about, so I didn't make a sound, but I was already camcording, and I didn't stop.
		Michigan deer are not like the things that follow you around your campsite at Zion.
	www.homestead.com /michiganwoods (264 words)

	Weekly Fishing Report (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Salmon are still on the gravel in many rivers, and the steelhead can be found in the pools right behind them.
		In the St. Clair River, anglers continue to troll for steelhead near the Blue Water Bridge, while others are drifting spawn and small spoons off the wall.
		In the Kalamazoo River, anglers continue to catch chinook in the deeper holes, but the run is beginning to wind down.
	www.michigan.gov /dnr/0,1607,7-153-10364_10888-34956--,00.html (2254 words)

	Michigan's Au Sable River threatened by drilling plan - The Washington Times: Sports (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		He had the foresight to donate to the state of Michigan six miles of this stream encompassing some 1,500 acres of land with the stipulation that it not be developed and that it remain in its natural state for people to enjoy.
		Sportsman and family recreation are the benefactors of the grant, as is the tourism industry in northern Michigan.
		But along came the federal government (which owns the adjoining lands), and it sold mineral rights on some of its property that involves the Savoy Energy Co. The company has submitted a plan for test drilling at an angle that will be within mere feet of the Mason Tract.
	washingtontimes.com /sports/20030827-121016-1359r.htm (710 words)

	Au Sable Canoeing, AuSable Canoeing, Au Sable Canoe, AuSable Canoeing, Penrods Kayak Canoe Livery Rentals
		Au Sable River canoeing and kayaking trips are available Spring, Summer and Fall.
		The river between the Mio Dam and Lake Huron is the second segment.
		Because of our respect for the river and our gratitude to the many people who have restored the river to its current beauty, we do what we can to conserve that beauty, and ask you to do the same.
	www.penrodscanoe.com /canoe.html (1142 words)

	Spring Opportunities - Michigan Fly Fishing Info Center
		Whether you are in Michigan 's upper or Lower Peninsula, you won't have to travel far to take advantage of the incredible fishery and enjoy the bounty that exists in the spring.
		As the water temperatures in the rivers rise from the arrival of warm air and sunshine, shore ice will break free and steelhead will start their migration to the gravel rich and fertile streams of Michigan and surrounding waters.
		Au Sable river for big browns, Pere Marquette for steelhead, Mansitee both upper for trout and steelhead on the lower Mansistee.
	www.flymartonline.com /article307.html (2320 words)

	Au Sable, Oh! Au Sable, by H. Kent Craig
		And when you allow extra time for the six or so portages around dams and such on the Au Sable which were part of the race, that can't be the facts, Jacque.
		She replied that, no, no one had ever accurately measured the length of the river, but that no one would be willing to pay surveyors to measure the length more precisely.
		Basic Of River Navigation Via Canoe , if you're curious about learning how to do so), and suggested that for honesty's sake and the potential safety of the participants, she or someone on the race committee should do an accurate mileage reading of the length of the river.
	hkentcraig.com /AuSable.html (758 words)

	Michigan's Au Sable River - Trout Opener Fly Fishing Info Center
		Au Sable River South Branch - The Mason Tract
		"The History of Trout Fishing on the North Branch of the Au Sable River" is currently on display at the new log museum which is located at 8405 Twin Bridge Road, Lovells, Michigan.
		Hatches on the main stream of the Au Sable were doing better with risers on BWO's and some Hendricksons.
	www.flymartonline.com /article199.html (927 words)

	TroutBums ~ AuSable River (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The section of the upper AuSable River Mainstream just east of Grayling, from Burton's Landing to Wakeley Bridge, is often referred to as the "Holy Water".
		Although Michigan's northern interior remained uncharted until the 1830's, early explorers used the AuSable as a mid peninsula route from Lake Huron to Lake Michigan by following the river upstream, portaging through Lake Margrethe and then downstream on the Manistee River.
		After Michigan was granted statehood in 1837, railroads opened the region to logging and numerous dams were constructed on the AuSable to support the log drives.
	www.troutbums.com /ausable (405 words)

	Michigan Au Sable River Angler: Fly fishing report for Michigan flyfishing on the au sable river in Mio, Michigan from ...
		Michigan Au Sable River Angler: Fly fishing report for Michigan flyfishing on the au sable river in Mio, Michigan from Bob Linsenman's flyfishing guides on the ausable river
		ps: Stop in and see us at the Au Sable Angler when in the area for an honest fishing report, a good cup of coffee, vehicle spots, etc. We are 400 yards north of the Au Sable bridge, at the top of the hill.
		Au Sable River at Mio, Michigan (at Mio Dam)
	www.ausableangler.com /ausable_river_conditions.htm (220 words)

	Camp Au Sable (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Camp Au Sable, an 840-acre Christian youth camp facility, is located in beautiful northern Michigan just east of Grayling on M-72.
		Lake Shellenbarger, Camp Au Sable's private lake, has natural springs that flow into the Au Sable River, making a wonderful habitat for a variety of animals and water fowl native to northern Michigan.
		It offers a unique view of the lake and is isolated from the hubbub of camp life, therefore offering peaceful surroundings.
	www.campausable.org (285 words)

	Streamside AuSable River (Au Sable River) Michigan flyfishing guide service and custom Sage rod builder in Northern ...
		Michigan FlyFishing the AuSable River, Betsie River, Rifle River, Manistee River and Lake Huron
		October, November and December is prime time for fall steelhead on the Au Sable River and trophy lake browns on the shoreline of Lake Huron.
		Au Sable River at Mio / Au Sable River at Alcona / AuSable River at Oscoda
	www.michiganstreamside.com (661 words)

	Wildernet - Au Sable River
		Be sure to stop at the Au Sable High Banks just before the 4001 Bridge.
		Also, along the way we saw about 20 deer (one of which we floated to within 30 feet), three bald eagles (including one baby), one wolf (although we are reviewing what exactly it was further), and plenty of rabbits, otters, squirrels and various birds.
		Huron-Manistee National Forests - The Huron-Manistee National Forest is spread across the northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan.
	www.wildernet.com /pages/report.cfm?actid=090406IO*58186rvs (316 words)

	Au Sable River Flyfishing Michigan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The West Michigan Chapter of Trout Unlimited is part of a private, non-profit organization who's mission is to conserve, pr...
		Michigan Au Sable River Angler: Fly fishing report for Michigan flyfis
		Michigan flyfishing rivers including the Upper Manistee River, Rifle River, Sturgeon River, Black River, Pigeon River, Betsie...
	www.iowastate.net /fishing/au-sable-river-flyfishing-michigan.shtml (599 words)

	Gates Au Sable 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.
		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.
		"When time permits I enjoy showing other anglers how to tie some of the special flies we've developed for the Au Sable system." Honored by Fly Rod and Reel in 1995 as it's "Angler of the Year", Rusty is very active on the conservation front with the Anglers of the Au Sable.
	www.gateslodge.com (233 words)

	- toledoblade.com - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Thankfully, it doesn't take very much effort as the river runs at a good 3 miles an hour and all we really have to do is keep the thing straight, avoiding islets, snags, and shallow spots, not tipping over, and just watching the river banks slide placidly by.
		Unfortunately, because we were probably in sleep mode, we did miss the "nature photo of the year" - a mother duck with eight cute babies, all photogenically lined up on a log for that quintessential "ducks-in-a-row" shot.
		Residential action is slowly returning to the river, too, as snowbirds and downstaters begin to open up their cabins and cottages for the summer season.
	www.toledoblade.com /apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050703/COLUMNIST11/507020311/-1/COLUMNIST (961 words)

	Grayling, Michigan Visitors Bureau
		Grayling is the hub for northern Michigan outdoor recreation.
		Gates AuSable Lodge, on the banks of the AuSable River, 7 miles east of Grayling, has 16 attractively appointed motel rooms each with a river view.
		River Country Motor Lodge, Cozy rooms and cabin in country setting.
	www.grayling-mi.com /lodging.shtml (971 words)

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