Get hooked on the world of fly fishing while experiencing the finest in fresh cuisine through our exclusive "Blue Ribbon" Culinary Adventure package.

Taking you step-by-step from the classroom to a half-day of catch and release fishing on one of northern Michigan's most famous Blue Ribbon trout streams, our knowledgeable and courteous experts will guide you through the basics of pinpoint casting and spot-on line delivery. Under the watchful eye of local master angler and certified casting instructor, David McCool of McCool Outdoor, you'll learn to read the water and recognize fish habitat, basic stream-side entomology and more.

Be prepared for some serious fishing action. In fact, Traverse City was recently ranked as the #3 Best Fishing Town in America by Field & Stream Magazine.

After tangling with the legendary fish of northern Michigan, the entire class will finish the day in Aerie Restaurant & Lounge for an unparalleled culinary experience. Using only the region's finest fresh ingredients, nationally acclaimed Executive Chef, Ted Cizma, will provide a "Blue Ribbon" dish specifically designed to complement a perfect day on the water. This group dinner will feature a trout dish with a visit from the chef, where he will talk about the intricacies of cooking trout and what wines add to the flavor of the dish.

Class sizes are kept small with no more than 10 people participating in each class, so please call early to make your reservation. 

Saturday, July 5 - Trout Fishing the Boardman River
Wednesday, July 9 - Trout Fishing the Boardman River
Wednesday, July 23 - Trout Fishing the Boardman River
Wednesday, July 30 - Trout Fishing the Boardman River
Saturday, August 9 - Trout Fishing the Boardman River
Saturday, August 23 - Trout Fishing the Boardman River   

~ 2 Nights Accommodations

~ Half-Day Instructional Class with Casting Lessons

~ Half-Day Fly Fishing

~ One Lunch Per Person

~ One Dinner Per Person in Aerie Restaurant & Lounge w/ Guest Visit from Chef

~ All required fishing equipment (rod, reel, line) and flies

Spring package prices start at just $316.96 per person in the Hotel based on double occupancy. (Spring is defined as April 18-June 5)

Summer package prices start at just $366.96 per person in the Hotel based on double occupancy. (Summer is defined as June 6-August 30)

The above pricing does not include 8% tax and $9.95 nightly resort fee. Rooms at this rate are limited. Package dates subject to change and based on maximum capacity of 10 people per class. Not available to groups. May not be combined with other offers. Certain other restrictions may apply.

Call 800-236-1577 now to make your reservations.