Trip: Au Sable River, Michigan

To everyone who has expressed interest in going on the Wa Wa Sum / Au Sable Trip in 2025. The dates are Wed June 11- Sun June 15. The room cost this year will be $270 (4 nights) which includes a donation to the chapter that will be passed on to the MSU fisheries biology department.

To hold your reservation, you must make a $100 deposit by May 20. After that date, we will open the trip up to those on the wait list. If they make their deposit before, you will lose your spot on the list. After we receive your deposit, if you have to cancel, your deposit will be refunded if we can replace you from our wait list. You may also pay the entire balance in one payment.

You can make the deposit by check payable to EDTU, Venmo or Zelle to Doug (ask for info, or by Paypal at the website). If using Paypal, please add in the credit card fee since we operate on razor thin margins.

We will provide more information as the trip approaches. Let Doug or Jeff Goad (312-953-2638) know if you have any questions.

Doug Conover

312-928-9389

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Trip Details:

Location: Grayling, MI

Accommodations:  Wa Wa Sum Lodge

Contact: Doug Conover

Dates:  June 11th-15th, 2025

RSVP:

To Doug Conover before June 1st at: dconover56@gmail.com. $100 deposit is required.

Overview:

Immerse yourself in the rich history and superb fishing of Grayling, Michigan, the birthplace of Trout Unlimited. Stay in the century-old Wa Wa Sum Lodge, located right on the 'Holy Waters' of the Au Sable River. This five-day trip offers an unparalleled opportunity to fish across the diverse branches of the Au Sable and Upper Manistee Rivers, including the chance to experience the renowned Brown Drake and Hex hatches.

Activities:

• Varied Fishing:

  Explore all three branches of the Au Sable and the Upper Manistee, with opportunities to fish for various species and in different hatches.

• Historical Connection:

  Experience the legacy of Trout Unlimited while relaxing in the same rocking chairs on the Wa Wa Sum Lodge porch where its founders once sat.

• Service Project:

  Participate in a service project one morning, contributing to local conservation efforts.

• Evening Hatches:

  Experience the thrill of fishing during the evening hatches, a highlight for many anglers.

Lodging:

The Wa Wa Sum Lodge offers a rustic and historical setting with shared bedrooms and bathrooms, accommodating both couples and individuals.

Pricing:

Trip cost is $270 and is subject to change. Covers four nights of lodging and a donation to Michigan State University's fisheries program.

Travel:

The lodge is approximately a 5.5-hour drive from Chicago, making it an accessible retreat for a long weekend.