Gates Lodge in Grayling has a set of new owners and a fly fishing chef who bring a fresh era of flavors to trout eating and trout fishing at Gates AuSable Lodge. Find the original spread in the April ...

Calvin "Rusty" Gates Jr. is being remembered as a "true treasure" who fought to protect the Au Sable River in northern Michigan. Gates, a celebrated conservationist, fly fisherman and owner of in ...

But he has ties to the mighty Au Sable River near Grayling that go back nearly 50 years. The 79-year-old fly fisherman just can't get enough of the northern Michigan trout stream he fell in love with ...

America's diehard fly fishers don't need the reminder, but Michigan's Au Sable River has been recognized as the best fly fishing river in the U.S. by USA TODAY readers. "The Au Sable River spans 138 ...

Rusty Gates loved the Au Sable River. He fought for it. He spoke for it and guided others to protect it. He leaves a legacy of conservation, environmental stewardship and untiring advocacy. Gates, 54, ...

GAYLORD — There was still a frosty bite to the air Feb. 16 when a dozen anglers huddled in the warmth of BJ’s Restaurant to talk fishing over food and drinks. Josh Greenberg, owner of Gates AuSable ...