Kelly Galloup sat back and explained how to tie a Flatliner streamer fly. His explanation was pretty concise and as he masterfully tied the complicated pattern his banter was captivating.

Admittedly a "streamer junkie," McGinnis decided on that type as his single fly for the contest. His Extra Stout is loosely based on a friend's leech pattern for lake fishing, McGinnis says.

Give us a gander next week for Part 2 of the essential six fly patterns for Northern Michigan including input from experts who fish the holy and trophy water sections of the AuSable River!