I thought I would post a few more of my favorites.
The first fly today is one of the older patterns developed on the Au Sable. This fly is known as the Cabin Coachman. The fly was first tied at the cabin of George Mason on the South Branch of the Au Sable about 1934. John Stephan, a local river guide, adapted some of the original Coachman flies that Mr. Mason used, and because of the place where it was first tied, this one came to be called the Cabin Coachman. This was Mr. Mason's favorite fly , and he believed it was the best fly for browns.
George Mason donated his 1500 acres of land to the state and this land along the South Branch that many of us still enjoy is now known as the Mason Tract. George Mason was the President of the Nash Car Company and in addition to this donation, is also remembered by helping to inspire George Griffith to form Trout Unlimited.
Hook: 94840
Tail: red hackle fibers
Body: Peacock
Wings: Hackle tips died "Cabin Coachman Blue"
Hackle: Brown/Grizzly
This next fly is the Michigan Hillbilly. Probably developed in the 60's by the Martuch brothers I guess they named it after a property owner who let them access the river through his land. Apparently the Martuch brothers dubbed this man the hillbilly. This fly is still commonly fished these days. I usually fish it as an attractor during mid-day early in the season when the Hendrickson's are around.
Hook: 94840
Tail: brown hackle fibers
butt: peacock
body: red chenille or yarn
Wing: Woodchuck
Hackle: brown tied sparse
Lastly I have the Marion Burtch Yellow Stone. Marion Burtch was a famous guide working the Au Sable in the 40's and 50's. This fly is also commonly fished today. We don't have a lot of stoneflies here but the ones we do have are big. Hatches are sporadic but when they are out we usually see size 6-8 bugs.
Thanks for looking.
The first fly today is one of the older patterns developed on the Au Sable. This fly is known as the Cabin Coachman. The fly was first tied at the cabin of George Mason on the South Branch of the Au Sable about 1934. John Stephan, a local river guide, adapted some of the original Coachman flies that Mr. Mason used, and because of the place where it was first tied, this one came to be called the Cabin Coachman. This was Mr. Mason's favorite fly , and he believed it was the best fly for browns.
George Mason donated his 1500 acres of land to the state and this land along the South Branch that many of us still enjoy is now known as the Mason Tract. George Mason was the President of the Nash Car Company and in addition to this donation, is also remembered by helping to inspire George Griffith to form Trout Unlimited.
Hook: 94840
Tail: red hackle fibers
Body: Peacock
Wings: Hackle tips died "Cabin Coachman Blue"
Hackle: Brown/Grizzly
This next fly is the Michigan Hillbilly. Probably developed in the 60's by the Martuch brothers I guess they named it after a property owner who let them access the river through his land. Apparently the Martuch brothers dubbed this man the hillbilly. This fly is still commonly fished these days. I usually fish it as an attractor during mid-day early in the season when the Hendrickson's are around.
Hook: 94840
Tail: brown hackle fibers
butt: peacock
body: red chenille or yarn
Wing: Woodchuck
Hackle: brown tied sparse
Lastly I have the Marion Burtch Yellow Stone. Marion Burtch was a famous guide working the Au Sable in the 40's and 50's. This fly is also commonly fished today. We don't have a lot of stoneflies here but the ones we do have are big. Hatches are sporadic but when they are out we usually see size 6-8 bugs.
Thanks for looking.
Carp are big game
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