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http://www.oldausable.com/
This was Ray's/Fly Factory but is now run by Andy who was formerly at Gates Lodge. I am happy this shop is going to move forward and is now called Old Ausable. Check it out if you plan on being up that way, he is a good guy and knows the river. Also, their website is great and the reports are brilliantly written. I know Andy and wish him the best with this new venture.
Edit, Yes the Fly Factory.
Is the old Fly Factory?
Yep, it's where the old Fly Factory was. All new.
It's a long and involved story, but Steve Southard still owns the Fly Factory, it is now in the building just up the parking lot from the log building. He also still owns the canoe business.
Whoever is in the log building isn't Steve.
LF is right! It's complicated.
I found these articles re Fly Factory move:
http://www.crawfordcountyavalanche.c...ews/news06.txt
http://www.crawfordcountyavalanche.c...ews/news05.txt
and this one...
http://www.gaylordheraldtimes.com/ar...6094938486.txt
By the way...we all have our favorites but in the end it doesn't really matter who you support...if you're up this way...bring a few bucks and support SOMEBODY. It's a tough go in Michigan these days and everyone is grateful for you patronage. It's also the best bargain going these days...so come to Michigan for some great times, good fishing and a bargain holiday.
Correct the fly factory is still open. Andy is in the new store called The Old Ausable. Andy has been a long time employee and guide at Gates Lodge, if you have been to Gates you have probably met Andy.