The New Au Sable

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ISBN: 9781968761387

Thomas Buhr, Dave Jankowski

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Mission Point Press
15 May 2026

History of the Americas; Limnology (freshwater); The Earth: natural history general; Local history; Fishing, angling

The New Au Sable explores the history of this world-famous river over the past century including fly fishing, canoe racing, and Fred Bear.

The New Au Sable explores the history of this world-famous river over the past century. The timeline extends from the nineteenth century to present day. There is an extensive review of the Au Sable's famous fishing guides, fly tyers, and lodges. There is also a chapter on the revival of bamboo rod making, that like so many elements of fly fishing, has its roots in this river.

The book provides a comprehensive genealogy of the most prominent families to settle in the area. The most famous of these names is Fred Bear, the Father of Modern Archery and the area's most famous citizen. Bear brings his archery company to Grayling in the late 1940s and revolutionizes the sport of archery. In the process he becomes a beloved member of the community.

The New Au Sable provides details on famous events in the history of the river, such as the Au Sable River Canoe Marathon. What began as a humble, backwoods paddling free-for-all in 1948 is now the most important event in canoe racing each year. The May 1990 Stephan Bridge Fire is also presented in the book. Although this day is considered one of the darkest days on the river, the heroism of the firefighters and first responders prevented an epic disaster. The New Au Sable shows that through all these events and the people runs one common thread: a deep and abiding love for one of the world's greatest rivers.

By: Thomas Buhr, Dave Jankowski
Imprint: Mission Point Press
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 685g
ISBN: 9781968761387
ISBN 10: 1968761381
Pages: 382
Publication Date: 15 May 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Thomas A. Buhr is a native Michigander and lifelong fishing enthusiast. At fourteen years old, he moved to Boca Raton and fell in love with Old Florida. Watching ""progress"" steal away this magical land also spawned his interest in conservation. Over thirty years he has written scores of articles in magazines, including Field & Stream, Florida Game & Fish, The Fisherman, Michigan Out-of-Doors, and Midwest Fly Fishing, as well as several pieces for academic journals. He was editor for The Riverwatch and won an award for Conservation Journalism from the Sierra Club in 2011. Both his first novel, The Outgoing, and his second novel, The Big Water: A History of Michigan's Lower Au Sable River, won silver medals in the Global Book Awards. When not fishing, writing, or protecting wild places, he cheers for his favorite sports teams: the Leicester City Foxes, the Michigan Wolverines, and the Miami Dolphins. Dave Jankowski is a retired U.S. Air Force fighter pilot and Northwest Airlines captain. He is an ardent fly fisherman, fly tyer, and bamboo rod maker. With a passion for veterans, he participates in Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing and its affiliate, Bamboo Bend, where he serves as lead instructor. He lives in Traverse City, Michigan, with his wife, Mary. They enjoy a long marriage, have four grown daughters, and eight grandchildren who all love to go to ""Grampy's Cabin"" on Michigan's famed Au Sable River. His previous book, The Venerable Fly Tyers, was released in 2022.

Reviews for The New Au Sable

""The Au Sable is a river of mysteries and long-practiced customs drifting downstream into the future through campfire storytelling and a precious few who invest the time to write it all down and store it away in mostly forgotten archives. Dave Jankowski and Tom Buhr know the Au Sable's mysteries and customs better than most and have worked tirelessly to bring back to life so many of its legendary camps, anglers, and fly tiers. It is my annual custom to listen to Tom in some of his special bends of the river."" -John Bebow, retired founder of Bridge Magazine ""The Au Sable is among the most storied trout rivers in North America, so it's no surprise to find this book bursting with stories about people who have shaped its modern history. The New Au Sable belongs on the bookshelves of every cabin and lodge on every branch of the river."" -Jerry Dennis, author of Up North in Michigan, The River Home, and other books