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In 1950, two men, Mr. George Mason, president of American Motors and Mr. George Griffith, a textile salesman and conservationist, had a chance meeting on the banks of the Au Sable River. The two men discussed the need for an organization, similar to Ducks Unlimited, that would help to preserve trout fishing for many generations to come. Discussion groups made up of prominent Michigan sportsmen continued for several years, slowly working out the details of what would become the nations leading river and fisheries conservation organization......

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The Deadly Dozen
	By Tom Deschaine I’ve talked with fisherman from coast to coast, and visited hundreds of fly shops. No matter where I’ve gone I can pretty much count on seeing some classics that have stood the test of time. I dare say that if you were to carry only these twelve patterns with you, most fishing situations would be covered. Let’s take a look at them. Read The Article

The Teacher
	By Tom Deschaine The latest in a series of Michigan Heritage flys..... Read The Article

No More Nail Knots
	By Tom Deschaine Sick of tying those pesky nail knots? Don't want the side effects of putting loop to loop connectors on your line? This technique might be for you...... Read The Article

Fly Tying on a Budget
	By Tom Deschaine Always wanted to start fly tying but thought you didn't have the money? Well save your money for a good vice and get the materials from common household materials. Tom tells us how...... Read The Article

Two new flies with Michigan heritage added
to our Michigan virtual flybox

Borcher's Drake

Cabin Coachman

Two new flies in a series submitted by Tom Deschaine.

Protecting Our Michigan Fly Tying Heritage By Tom Deshaine
	Tom Deschaine writes about our preserving our Michigan fly tying heritage and presents four more patterns to be archived in our Michigan virtual fly box..... Read the Article

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