Just as the fly touched the glassy surface of the water, I took a deep breath and thought, Finally! It was just as I had dreamed it, peaceful, serene and invigorating. The water temperature was cool, just slightly more so than the air.  Hmmm, I wonder how effective that fly I tied this morning would be?  But landing the big one will be a bonus.  I am quite content in knowing I'm right where I need to be!


How about you?  Have you started painting your canvas?  Does your heart beat just a bit faster in anticipation of that first step into the water with your waders on?  If you've got that "six year old boy on Christmas Eve" feeling when you see your fly rod, you'll be happy to hear about the "Caddis Shack".  We are in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, also known as "God's Country."  We are the U.P's premier fly fishing guide service.  My name is Christopher Gestwicki, and my wife and I turned our passion for fly fishing into a service. We offer products and a professional guide service to the novice, occasional rod dipper and the "full blown up to your hips in it" enthusiast. 

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We offer guided trips for Trout, Steelhead, Salmon, Lake-run Brown, (wading or float).  We sell flies (for all species) and make custom flies for our region