AFTER A VERY DRY AND WARM FALL,WE'VE FINALLY STARTED TO PICK UP SNOW AND RAIN IN THE FIRST WEEK OF DECEMBER WHICH WILL GREATLY ENHANCE THE STEELHEAD AND BROWN TROUT FISHERY.SINCE A BULK OF OUR FISH DID NOT COME IN DURING THE NOVEMBER WINDOW ,WINTER AND SPRING SHOULD BE EXCELLENT SINCE THE FISH STAYED OUT IN THE LAKE LONGER AND BULKED UP ON THE ABUNDANT FORAGE BASE.WE'VE BEEN IMPRESSED WITH SOME VERY LARGE BROWNS CAUGHT THIS FALL THAT DO NOT APPEAR TO BE LAKE-RUNS.

WE WILL BE HOSTING WINTER STEELHEAD SCHOOLS/CLINICS AND CULINARY WEEKENDS DURING JANUARY AND FEBRUARY.

HOPE TO SEE YOU IN 2008!

For twelve years,we have prided ourselves in offering the very best in fly fishing guiding,lodging and hospitality-every picture on this site tells the whole story with smiles! Our guides take great pleasure in instructing and teaching total beginners,novices,children and families,to guiding advanced experts.We specialize in guiding 12 months a year-not just when the fish are on gravel in the spring and fall.

Why? - because we have a passion and understanding how trout, steelhead and salmon and their rivers behave throughout the bountiful four season wonderland of the Great Lakes.We tie and invent our own fly patterns and study the insect hatches so we can bring the magic of taking a fish on the fly to you in a special way.With our broad experience of fishing throughout North America and the world, our goal is to exceed your expectations and have you walking away having learned or perfected your techniques, catching fish and enjoying a refreshing day in nature.With this, we hope for you to yearn for a return visit to the Gray Drake.

Having pursued steelhead, trout, Pacific and Atlantic salmon for over 40 years throughout the world, proprietor and guide Matthew Supinski and is wife Laurie and excellent team have intrinsic knowledge of the fish species and the techniques for success.

Through his book authorships, free-lance magazine writings and photography, he is in touch with the most progressive methods, techniques and tackle. Having been born and raised in the Great Lakes, Matt and his outstanding guides will proudly and enthusiastically guide you to the incredible angling bounty our waters provide.