GUIDE TRIPS......................
PROFESSIONALLY GUIDED FLY FISHING

Classic Guided Fly Fishing on Blue Ribbon Streams -
Streamside Orvis offers a complete guide service for classic fly fishing on some of the country's finest trout streams. Guides are available for full day and half day float and wade trips on "flies only" waters of the Manistee and AuSable Rivers, as well as the beautiful Boardman, birthplace of the Adams fly. Wild rainbow, brown and brook trout are the catch and release quarry using dry fly, nymph and streamer tactics. Although trips run all year on the "flies only" water, favorite hatches include the Hendricksons and black caddis in May, sulfurs, brown drakes and isonychia in June, and the famous hex hatch in late June and July. Late July and August terrestrial, trico, and baetis fishing rounds out the summer. Aggressive Fall spawning browns chase large streamers and attracters in September

Downstream, late August turns the guides' attention to Lake Michigan coho and chinook salmon. This migration of large fish culminates in October with a fall run of steelhead. Steelhead fishing continues all winter and peaks with the huge Spring run of steelhead in March and April. These enormous 8 to 15 pound lake-run rainbow trout draw anglers from around the world. Guides utilize traditional sink tip, indicator or, if you prefer, "chuck and duck" methods to land silvery sticks of dynamite. The lower Manistee, below Tippy Dam, has some of the heaviest runs of salmon and steelhead in the world. Guides also float and wade the Betsie and Platte Rivers for salmon and steelhead. Farther south and earlier in the runs, our guides float the Muskegon and Pere Marquette Rivers. Streamside Outfitters can guide you and your guests or clients on more water and for more of the season than any other outfitter.

The Homestead Resort — An Orvis Endorsed Lodge
Streamside Orvis, Orvis Michigan and the Homestead Resort, an Orvis Endorsed Lodge, also offer private salmon and steelhead water on the tiny Crystal River. Each Spring, Orvis Michigan offers a unique Steelhead School in April. This school will teach you how to effectively fish for Michigan steelhead using a variety of methods, tackle and techniques. As well, October brings thousands of salmon and Orvis Michigan is there with a special Salmon School. The Homestead Resort offers special rates for it’s anglers and has Orvis Endorsed Guides available all year long.

Streamside Orvis - A Platinum Orvis Dealer
Since 1856, the Orvis name has represented a sporting tradition of quality. Today, you'll find the same high quality Orvis tackle, gifts, collectable outdoor art, gear, tackle and clothing at Streamside Orvis in Traverse City. Streamside Orvis carries a wide range of the fine quality Orvis goods found in the Orvis catalog. Foremost among those goods is a complete line of Orvis fly fishing tackle including rods, reels, lines, vests, waders, accessories, fly tying supplies, and the largest fly selection in northern Michigan including hard to find local and historic patterns tied exclusively for Streamside Orvis. Knowledgeable sales people will be able to help you select the right fly and get the right hatch information,…. And help you find the right water!

Experienced Orvis Endorsed Guides
The experienced guides at Streamside Orvis are Orvis Endorsed, fully licensed, highly skilled experts. Most guides are FFF Certified Casting Instructors, and all are great people to spend a day on the river with. Clean, safe and fully outfitted driftboats are used for float trips. All tackle (rods, reels, fly lines, and even waders if requested) is provided at no extra charge. Consumable supplies such as flies, tippet and leaders are the client's responsibility. However, they are available at Streamside prior to hitting the river. The Streamside Orvis guides and staff share your love of the outdoors and excitement for fly fishing and upland hunting and want to help you get started the right way. Whether your looking for your first fly rod or just the latest hatch information, beginners and experts alike will always find the Streamside staff eager to share their knowledge with you. Call today to book a Streamside Orvis guide trip. Spring steelhead and fall salmon trips fill up fast. So book early for the best dates.

Guided Fly Fishing Rates

Half Day of Guided Fishing
Spend four hours of guided fishing floating the beautiful Boardman or Manistee River. Youíll fish to wild trout using a river boat rowed by your experienced guide. This trip includes instruction and tackle as well as beverages and snacks. Flies and leaders are extra. (To maximize this trip, a half hour casting lesson is recommended.)
Maximum 2 per boat
$250.00 per boat

Full Day of Guided Fishing
Spend a full 8 hours matching the hatch on the beautiful Boardman or Manistee River. Youíll fish to wild trout using a river boat rowed by your experienced guide. This trip includes instruction and tackle as well as beverages and a fabulous streamside lunch or dinner. Flies and leaders are extra.
Maximum 2 per boat
$325.00 per boat

Let us help you book your room today! We will book your room for you and give you a SPECIAL RATE to stay at the luxurious Homestead Resort, Glen Arbor, Michigan only twenty-five minutes from downtown Traverse City.

To Book A Trip...
Just call Streamside Orvis at (231) 933-9300 or email us at info@streamsideorvis.com.