Brown Drakes

It's now officially my favorite time of year when it comes to bug hatches.  Both brown drakes and isonychias have made their appearance on the river, and the fish are happily feeding on them.  The drakes will be most active in the evening, as will the isos.  Duns and spinners will get the best results, but it will be worth trying the emergers earlier in the day as well.

Another good fly to use right now is the Roberts Yellow Drake.  It's not exactly a brown drake or iso, but it seems to get good results during these hatches.

The river is in good shape right now with decent water levels and good temperatures for trout, and the canoeing pressure on Saturdays has not peaked yet.  If you're thinking about fishing the Au Sable or taking a guided trip, there isn't a better time than right now.