Back in 1987, I was introduced to the sport of fly fishing by Tom Caplis, a close friend of mine, who owns a cabin on the Au Sable River in Grayling, Michigan.  I got the bug and within a few years I was professionally tying flies and building rods. 

I'm a retired school teacher of 32 yearsand a Vietnam veteran.  I enjoy hunting, fishing, and camping.  I've spent my life in the out-of-doors.

I especially enjoy tying dry flies of Michigan origin.  I am trying to preserve the patterns and the history of these flies.  Any of you have information on this subject, please contact me.