The New Au Sable
Written by Dave Jankowski and Thomas Buhr
AVAILABLE NOW FROM MISSION POINT PRESS
The story of a legendary river . . .
The New Au Sable by Dave Jankowski and Thomas Buhr explores the people, traditions, and defining moments that shaped one of the world’s most famous rivers. From fly fishing guides and bamboo rod makers to Fred Bear, the Au Sable River Canoe Marathon, and the resilience shown in times of crisis, this book offers a vivid history of a place bound together by devotion, craft, and community.
„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 tyers.”
-John Bebow, retired founder of Bridge Magazine
About the Authors
Dave Jankowski is a retired U.S. Air Force fighter pilot and Northwest Airlines captain with a passion for fly fishing, fly tying, and bamboo rod making. He volunteers with Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing and Bamboo Bend, where he serves as lead instructor. He lives in Traverse City, Michigan, with his wife, and enjoys time with their four daughters and eight grandchildren at their cabin on the Au Sable River. His previous book, The Venerable Fly Tyers, was released in 2022.
Thomas A. Buhr is a native Michigander and lifelong fishing enthusiast whose time in Florida inspired a passion for conservation. He has written for publications including Field & Stream, Florida Game & Fish, and Michigan Out-of-Doors, and is a former editor of The Riverwatch. A recipient of the Sierra Club’s Conservation Journalism Award, both of his books—The Outgoing and The Big Water—have earned silver medals in the Global Book Awards. When not writing or fishing, he follows the Leicester City Foxes, Michigan Wolverines, and Miami Dolphins.
About the Book
The New Au Sable
Dave Jankowski and Thomas Buhr
400 pages, 6” x 9”, B/W
Nature / Michigan / Outdoor Sports and Fishing / Travel
ISBN: 978-1-968761-37-0, $37.95 (Hardcover)
ISBN: Softcover: 978-1-968761-38-7, $19.95 (Softcover)
Publication Date: 05/18/2026
Mission Point Press
