Yet another loss for our angling community, Paul Gray, the outstanding artist and angler, passed in late January. Paul's artwork is truly special and shows his commitment to conservation and angling sport. Paul's work can be viewed online at Pt. Brulee Studio and first-hand in our shop. Paul's family will continue to make his work available as long as possible.

Paul Gray has been described as a “Fishaholic.” Given the opportunity, he’ll be on the water gathering reference and inspiration for his next painting…another excuse to wet a line. Paul is the artist at Point Brulee Studio where he paints tributes to some of his more memorable catches. For quite some time, he’s been trying to land that 20 plus inch Brown Trout from the Trophy Waters of the Au Sable. When he does, rest assured, the experience will be commemorated with a new piece of artwork. Paul’s good friend Bob Linsenman will likely be at hand to help with the catch. He has come close a couple of times but knows the kind of fish this section of river is capable of producing. He patiently waits for Mr. Big.

Bev Van Wormer fishes the Trophy Water stretch every chance she gets. Bev and husband, Steve make at least a dozen trips to Mio each season from their home in the Kalamazoo area. Bev and Steve switch off on the oars and cast streamers in search of the giant 25 incher they've often seen below Mio.