River Guide Rates

William (Bill) Mangan / Head AuSable River Angler Guide

Bill is a (FFI) Fly Fishers International Certified Fly Casting Instructor, Michigan DNR Certified licensed guide and has an AuSable River USFS Federal guide permit. After retiring as a Lieutenant from Law Enforcement, after 28 ½ years with the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office, he was then able to pursue his passion for Fly Fishing full-time!  Bill's home water is on Michigan’s Ausable River and local stream's.  He has been Fly Fishing since 1980, and has over 35 years experience operating a Drift Boat. Bill does private & group Fly Casting lessons, and also teaches Euro Nymphing.  He is truly passionate in what he does, and loves to teach and bring people up in the sport of Fly-Fishing, especially the art of Fly Casting. Each year he does Fly Casting Seminars/Demonstrations for several Organizations and Venues, throughout Michigan, Montana and Minnesota. He is a stage hardliner for Michigan’s Ultimate Fishing Show, Ultimate Sport Show and Midwest Fly Fishing Expo, to name a few.  Bill has written Fly Casting articles for the Woods-N-Water Magazine and has been featured several times on Michigan Out of Doors TV. 

Mark Ahmadi / AuSable River Angler Guide 

With several years of experience as a guide in Colorado and now Michigan, Mark has developed an in-depth understanding of fly fishing for both warm and cold-water species. With a love for streamer fishing, he thrives on the challenge of coaxing big fish into striking with tactical presentations. When the sun sets, Mark is also well versed in mousing. Whether it’s during the day or after dark, Mark is dedicated to providing anglers with a thrilling, unforgettable fishing experience. With equal dedication to taking out new and seasoned anglers, he focuses on fine-tuning techniques, enhancing casting skills, and understanding fish behavior to ensure every trip is a success.

 

John Schmidt / AuSable River Angler Guide 

Born with the waters of Michigan running through his veins, John Schmidt’s life has been defined by the state’s wild places. From his childhood days spent tracking deer in the northern woods and casting lines in the Great Lakes, to two decades mastering the art of fly fishing on the region’s hidden trout streams, John’s connection to this land is profound. Specializing in those elusive, hard-to-reach waters, he expertly guides anglers through the intricacies of dry fly presentations, streamer tactics, and thrilling nighttime topwater action. More than a guide, John shares a lifelong passion, inviting you to experience the true soul of northern Michigan’s fly fishing. 

 

Rob Ramage / AuSable River Angler Guide 

Rob is a lifelong fisherman and has been fly fishing the Ausable river for nearly 50 years.  He developed the passion for fishing in general from his father, and for fly fishing from his grandfather. Rob’s 38 year career in education gave him weekends and summers free to fish, and Michigan provided  many rivers, in addition to the Ausable, to hone his fly fishing skills and knowledge. Backpacking and fishing trips to Montana, Colorado, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania all fueled his passion to catch fish, as well as help others to learn fly fishing. When not guiding you can find Rob on the river with his wife Pam, in the woods, or bird hunting with his Boykin Spaniel Josie.