by the way, I was up there fall of 2001. My wife and I took a 1 day ffing "class" (which they apparently don't offer any more) through the Ausable River Sport Shop. Kevin was a nice guy. Our guide for the day was not 'Rich' but another fellow who did steer us to fish (the 2nd half of the class), but on that day I couldn't hook up as I watched fish after fish refuse my offerings. In retrospect, I think i wouldn've been ok if I had a CDC emerger
The buggers were sipping in duns, but only gave me some bulgy refusals!
The West Branch no-kill section is a great section, more pools and runs, not as much pocket water as the section above the gorge.
But there is a lot of nice water up there.
Also, just fyi, we stayed at a B&B called the "Book and Blanket" in Jay, which is not far from the shop.. only a couple of miles.
B&B's might not be your speed, but I enjoy them better than hotels, in general.
-- Rob