Drake’s Fly Shop

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07/25/2026

It’s Canoe Marathon Day Today!! We are rooting for you canoes 84 & 88!!!! 🛶🩷

Be sure to stop in! Regular Priced Clothing is 30%!!

It’s been an interesting week on the river. Sulphurs showed up very suddenly in both systems, while we’re still seeing s...
05/28/2026

It’s been an interesting week on the river. Sulphurs showed up very suddenly in both systems, while we’re still seeing strong numbers of brown bugs around as well. Some of the bigger stoneflies have also started making an appearance.

The fish are still slow to respond, but timing still seems to be everything. Hit the right window and there’s good opportunity to find active fish, especially during the evening emergence and brief spinner falls right at dark. Warmer afternoons have fish sliding into softer seams and shaded water, while streamer anglers are still finding some success during low light periods and overcast days.

Both the Au Sable and Upper Manistee are starting to feel more like early summer every day. The warmer temps have me thinking big bug season is not too far off now — and it won’t be long before everyone starts looking toward drakes, Isos, and eventually hex time. For now, though, the fishing has been far from easy, and success is still coming mostly to anglers willing to stay late, cover water, and pay close attention to changing conditions.

If the forecast holds, the next stretch of stable weather should continue pushing hatch activity forward. It’s a great time to be on the water and the next couple weeks could bring some of the best fishing of the season so far.

Stop into the shop for the latest river reports and current fly recommendations. We’ll see you soon.

-Scott

On your way through town, Stop in and get a fishing report, or just to grab some spare flies for a river adventure. Make...
05/22/2026

On your way through town, Stop in and get a fishing report, or just to grab some spare flies for a river adventure. Make sure to ask for a raffle ticket with any purchase for a chance to win the prizes listed in the flyer!
Cheers - DRAKES FLY SHOP

It’s been an interesting spring, to say the least. We’ve faced plenty of fishing challenges here in the Grayling area — ...
05/20/2026

It’s been an interesting spring, to say the least. We’ve faced plenty of fishing challenges here in the Grayling area — high water, flooding, and unseasonably cold weather have all made things difficult at times. Hopefully we’ve finally turned the corner, and with June on deck, conditions will hopefully continue to improve.

And if they don’t? Make the best of the day when you can get out.

The good news is there’s still plenty happening. Caddis are everywhere, along with a steady brown bug soup each day. Streamers have been producing some spectacular fish, and sulphurs are waiting in the wings. The fish are finally starting to respond, and after gorging themselves this spring, their appetites seem to be kicking back into gear.

We hope you can make time to get out and enjoy our beautiful area. We hope to see you soon!

— Scott



05/18/2026

Sweet new rig built up today!

GT 8105/4
Animas 5/6 Matte Black
supertrout WF5F

05/09/2026

Come join us next weekend!

The season is just getting started! Ladies (& Gents) come join us for an afternoon of fun to kick off the weekend! ...
05/08/2026

The season is just getting started! Ladies (& Gents) come join us for an afternoon of fun to kick off the weekend!

We're VERY excited to announce that we're now an official dealer!!! With their long history of producing exceptional fl...
04/21/2026

We're VERY excited to announce that we're now an official dealer!!! With their long history of producing exceptional fly rods, Scott Fly Rods is the perfect fit for our shop. Just in time for opening weekend, we've received a shipment of the all-new GT series 8'10" models - swing by and give them a try! We're looking forward to a great season!

Address

228 Michigan Avenue
Grayling, MI
49738

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 5:30pm
Sunday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+19893442700

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