"Wayne Knight" wrote in message
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"Goat" wrote in message
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In Sept. a buddy and I are heading up to MI for 3 days of fishing on the
upper part of the Manistee river.
We will be wading so we will be staying in smaller water.
We are planning to fish in the areas between Mancelona Rd. and M 72.
We have never been on this stream, any info anybody has would be greatly
appreciated.

Great river, deceptive at times in terms of current and depth. Sandy
bottom and lots of sweepers. September should be a great time to fish it.
Ants, crickets, and a local favorite called a robert's yellow drake should
do the trick. Fish it early morning or in the evening with the big
terrestials or streamers for some of the big browns or in the day for the
michigan brookies. If you really want a cool experience go to the Fly
Factory in Grayling or Gates @ Stephan Bridge on the Ausable and hire a
guide to take you down that stretch in an Ausable boat.


Looked up the Roberts Yellow Drake, and will be tying up a few before I
leave.

Thanks for the info. This is a budget trip with a total budget of $150
dollars; gas, lodging, food. (Actually 300 because there is 2 of us but....)
So I will have to put the Fly Factory / Gates on hold for another time.
But thanks again.

Chad