The Holy Waters Map (45″ x 21″)

Description

The Holy Waters Map is a map for the (or custom design of your choosing) is carved directly into the White Pine to a depth of approximately 3/16″, then hand-painted in an antique black and sealed with a durable urethane finish built to last.

Each piece measures roughly 45″ x 21″ (dimensions may vary slightly based on the original siding), with a frame thickness of approximately 1-1/2″.

It’s a perfect piece for a family cabin, above the fireplace, or anywhere you want to bring a sense of history, craftsmanship, and place into the room.

Custom designs and maps are always available at an additional cost (please email us with your ideas).

The Holy Waters Map is a hand-carved tribute to Michigan’s legendary Au Sable River. Each map depicts the Au Sable watershed in detail, including access points and well-known landmarks cherished by anglers. Carved into the wood are classic dry flies, each selected for its deep roots in the history of fly fishing on this storied river.

Featured Fly Patterns

The Adams
Developed in the 1920s by Len Halladay of Traverse City, the Adams was named after one of his Ohio clients. Originally created to fish brown trout on the Boardman River, it has since become one of the most iconic dry flies in the world.

Cabin Coachman
First tied around 1934 in the cabin of George Mason on the South Branch of the Au Sable. Local guide John Stephan adapted earlier Coachman patterns used by Mason, and the fly took its name from the place where it was born.

Borcher’s Special
Created in the 1950s by Au Sable River guide Ernie Borcher, an innovator of his era. Designed to imitate a wide range of dark-bodied mayflies, the Borcher’s Special is considered by many to be one of the most productive dry flies ever tied.

Madsen’s Barber Pole
Earl Madsen (1895–1964) was a river guide, fly tier, and builder of Au Sable River boats in Grayling, Michigan. During the 1940s he developed several influential patterns, including the enduring Madsen’s Barber Pole.

Roberts’ Yellow Drake
Tied by Clarence Roberts, a Grayling-area game warden and commercial fly tier beginning in the 1950s. Clarence created this pattern for his friend George Griffith—one of the founding figures of Trout Unlimited—who had limited vision in one eye after a fishing accident. Designed to be easier to see on the water, the Roberts’ Yellow Drake remains a staple to this day.