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MATCH THE HATCH IN THE NORTHWOODS MOST EXCITING CITY — TRAVERSE CITY

Fish Michigan‘s finest blue ribbon trout streams for wild rainbow, brown and brook trout. From Hendricksons to hex, local rivers offer a wide variety of prolific and challenging hatches only minutes from downtown Traverse City, Michigan. Our staff is highly experienced, and are fly fishing, fly casting and fly tying experts. And, they are ready to give you the kind of quality service that you've come to expect from Orvis. As well, knowledgeable and experienced Orvis Streamside Guides are available to float you in fully outfitted drift boats or wade with you on miles of wadeable water including "flies only" and "catch and release" sections nearby. Through the Orvis network of Orvis Endorsed Guides, Guide Services, Lodges and Outfitters, Orvis Streamside has access to many Michigan’s finest Orvis Endorsed Guides and services.

SEASONS OF THE ANGLER
March and April bring beautiful chrome steelhead into local rivers. May ushers in little black caddis and Hendricksons for the “Gentlemen’s Hatch”. Yet it’s the sulfurs, brown drakes and hex that bring most anglers to our local rivers. Mayfly, caddis and stonefly hatches in May and June give way to good terrestrial fishing in July and August. You can even wade the Lake Michigan "flats" for the now famous "golden bones" (carp) in May and June. Late summer tricos and early fall baetis fishing will challenge an angler’s light tippet and eyesight. September’s fall colors announce the arrival of thousands of Chinook and coho salmon into the Crystal, Manistee, Platte and Betsie Rivers. Before you head out, check the hatch board at Streamside Orvis, or visit on-line to find the latest infomation.

Streamside Orvis is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Traverse City, Michigan. Nestled streamside to the Boardman River, Streamside Orvis is Northern Michigan’s best fly fishing resource. It's not unlikely to see resident brown trout, steelhead, coho and chinook salmon all in the river only 50 feet from the store. From dog nests to Deceivers, Streamside Orvis has tackle, flies, and a great selection of Orvis gifts, clothing as well as fine art, books, Exofficio travel clothing, Patagonia, Mountain Khaki, Barbour rainwear and garments, and fine upland hunting gear.

Streamside Orvis is also home to the famous Orvis Michigan Fly Fishing School. Orvis Michigan hosts of one and two-day fly fishing schools at the exclusive Homestead Resort only minutes away in Glen Arbor Michigan where deluxe conference facilities, casting ponds, trout ponds and private river frontage make the Orvis Michigan Fly Fishing Schools unique to the Midwest.

If fly angling Michigan’s finest trout waters is your goal, let Orvis Streamside book your day of fly angling with one of it’s own Orvis Streamside guides. Or, we can put you in touch with any of several Orvis Endorsed Guides, or Orvis Guide Services.

THE HOMESTEAD — AMERICA'S FRESHWATER RESORT
Overlooking beautiful Lake Michigan, The Homestead Resort sits amidst Michigan’s northwoods beauty in 70,000 acres of the Sleeping Bear Lakeshore National Park. Home to the Orvis Michigan Fly Fishing Schools, The Homestead Resort also is home to the Dave Pelz Golf School. Streamside brings the world’s best known fly angling instruction to northwest Michigan’s famed trout waters. After matching the hatch on the Manistee or Boardman rivers, enjoy a round of golf on The Homestead’s Arnold Palmer designed Manitou Passage, private par 3 course, relax along their exclusive Lake Michigan beachfront, or play tennis beachside on one of their immaculately maintained clay courts. As an Orvis Michigan Fly Fishing School student, or angling guest, you’ll enjoy tennis, swimming, the beach club, child care, kayaking, windsurfing, sailing, shopping, and a variety of fine restaurants and casual dining. Special package rates are available to guided angling guests and students. The entire family will enjoy their stay at the Homestead Resort. ??Call Streamside Orvis for details, or …Visit the Homestead’s web site at WWW.THEHOMESTEADRESORT.COM Phone: (231) 334-5000 or contact Streamside Orvis Phone: (231) 933-9300 or email Streamside Orvis at info@StreamsideOrvis.com