Trips and Pricing

FULL DAY

• One or Two people - $450   

• 8 hour float

Includes shore lunch (be sure to mention dietary restrictions ahead of your date), drinks, flies, rods, reels, leaders, and tippet.  Rob does not provide waders.

HALF DAY

• $350 - One or two people

• 4-5 hours 

• Includes snacks, drinks, flies, rods, reels, leaders, and tippet.

Unguided Float Trip - NEW FOR 2025

• $225 - One of two people.

• Don't need a guide, but would like to fish from a drift boat?  This option provides the boat and an experienced oarsman.

• You will provide your own flies, equipment, food, drinks, etc., and Rob will row and provide nothing but river knowledge.

• If you want to learn to row a drift boat, no problem.  Take time on the oars and learn the basics.  Rob won't turn down the opportunity to fish either. 

WADE TRIPS, INSTRUCTIONAL SESSIONS

• Includes all equipment, flies, etc. except waders.

• Price based on duration and location.  

• Contact Rob to work something out.

PAYMENT

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• Cancellations:

  • • Please try to cancel at least a week before your trip if necessary, so that the date can be filled with another client.

    • If cancellation occurs 24 hours before the trip, full payment is expected if the date cannot be filled with another client.

WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING?

The Ausable river valley is noted for a wide range of weather conditions, often in one 24 hour time period.  Be sure to plan accordingly.  Rob's personal advice is to always bring one more layer than you think you will need.  Also bring:

• Waders, Rain Jacket, and a spare set of dry clothes in your vehicle is recommended on likely rainy days.

• Hat, Sunscreen or other sun protection; gators, gloves

• Insect repellent (Mosquitoes are the state bird of Michigan)

• Polarized sunglasses, both dark and amber lenses if you have them.

• Camera, phone

• Personal equipment if you choose; rods, reels, favorite flies.

• Medications if needed.

• Link to Full List -   AOTF Whats Needed