Fishing Guide | Steelhead, Trout & Salmon | Baldwin, MI
West Side Fly Guide is your gateway to world-class fly fishing in Michigan; home to legendary trout waters, prized steelhead and salmon, and rivers that have defined Great Lakes angling for generations. For over a decade on famed rivers such as the Au Sable, Pere Marquette, and Betsie rivers, Westley has led anglers to unforgettable experiences on Michigan’s pristine waters serving the Benzie, Lake, Mason, Manistee, & Crawford Counties.
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Guided Trips
HEX HATCH TRIPS
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Guided Trips
BETSIE RIVER SALMON TRIPS
Price range: $450.00 through $600.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Guided Trips
PERE MARQUETTE RIVER MOUSING TRIPS
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ALEAU PRESENTS | MOUSE TRAP
SHOP OUR FAVORITE MICHIGAN FLY PATTERNS
In addition to our guide services, we have a small online fly shop offering the right products to pair with your fishery at home, while traveling abroad, or visiting us on Michigan’s premier trout and steelhead rivers. Whether you purchase from another retailer or us, we want to offer our expert advice and set you up for the best day on the water possible!
For fly shop questions or booking inquires, please email westleysallen@gmail.com or call +1 (231) 871-1459 so we may further assist you.
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Premium Flies
West Side Double Deceiver
Price range: $45.00 through $180.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Premium Flies
West Side’s Drunken Changer
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Premium Flies
West Side’s Drunk
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Premium Flies
West Side’s Finesse Hex Spinner
Price range: $36.00 through $72.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Premium Flies
West Side’s Hex Spinner
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Premium Flies
River Devil
Price range: $45.00 through $180.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
OUR FLEET | STEALTHCRAFT BOATS | BALDWIN, MI
Westley guides from a custom-painted StealthCraft 15′ Bighorn Skiff — a drift boat purpose-built with a wide 58″ bottom and a 76″ beam at the oarlocks, making it one of the most stable platforms on the water. StealthCraft Boats The low-rocker hull design excels at back-rowing in heavy current StealthCraft Boats, giving Westley precise control through the technical runs of the Au Sable and Pere Marquette. With StealthCraft’s signature flare, the Bighorn handles any water StealthCraft Boats while staying lightweight and maneuverable enough to slip under low-hanging trees and tight bridges. Hand-painted with vibrant trout and mayfly artwork celebrating Great Lakes fly fishing, this boat is as much a statement as it is a workhorse. Standard features include HEX casting braces, a guide-tough bottom, LED headlights and navigation lights, Sawyer oars, and a Dierks side anchor system StealthCraft Boats — everything you need for a full day on the water.
Fly Fishing & Fly Tying Classes | Baldwin, MI
Whether you’re picking up a fly rod for the first time or looking to master the art of spey casting, Westley offers hands-on instruction tailored to every skill level. From group fly tying sessions where you’ll learn to tie the patterns that produce on Michigan rivers, to private casting lessons on the water — these classes are built to make you a better angler. Virtual options available for those who can’t make it to Baldwin.
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Classes
GROUP FLY TYING LESSONS
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Classes
VIRTUAL FLY TYING LESSONS
Price range: $50.00 through $250.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Classes
SINGLE HAND FLY CASTING LESSONS
Price range: $100.00 through $500.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Classes
DOUBLE HAND FLY CASTING LESSONS
Price range: $100.00 through $500.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
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