Orvis-Endorsed Fly-Fishing Operations in MI
Real-Time Water Data for MI

Store Manager: Jason Davis
A self-professed “Michigan guy,” Jason Davis has always called The Great Lakes State home. Growing up in a small town just an hour north of Royal Oak, Jason learned to fish at an early age with lots of help from his mom. Fly fishing was the natural progression, and he honed his skills on a small trout stream near his grandparents’ home in northern Michigan. Since those early days, Jason’s fished “almost every river in the lower half of Michigan;” he even wrote and published the only Angler's Guide to Paint Creek, southeast Michigan's only coldwater trout stream, in 2015. Despite his deep love of angling, drawing and painting were his original passions; he even majored in art at the University of Michigan with plans to someday teach high-school art. And though that occupation wasn’t realized, Jason soon discovered that his passion for fly fishing paired with his love of teaching was a perfect fit. These days, when Jason isn’t walking the floor of Orvis Royal Oak meeting new customers and welcoming back friendly faces, he’s most likely out fishing local waters or tying his favorite patterns at home. Chances are he won’t be too far away because, as he tells us, “I'm not one to travel far when there is so much to enjoy here in Michigan.” 

Assistant Store Manager: Amy Kadau-Stierna
From a young age, Amy has always had a strong connection with nature. When she went to college at Central Michigan University, her focus on Recreation Parks Management began shaping that connection into a career. However, few paths are straight, and it wasn’t until 2003 (after a side trek into the auto industry) that Amy found her way “home” to Orvis. We’re sure glad she did. Ever since, she’s been helping Orvis customers discover their own adventures with guidance they can trust—the kind earned from experience. Amy knows what she’s talking about; she and her husband, Matt, love to travel. They’ve backpacked all over the U.S., from the Forney Creek Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains to Surprise Lake in the Grand Teton National Park, fishing, camping, kayaking, and earning Jeep badges along the way! Amy also finds adventure in her backyard. She’s an avid gardener with a love for shaping the earth. She loves to cook, using spices from her garden to make every dish even better. We’re proud to have Amy helping Orvis customers cook up their own adventures, offering useful advice that adds fun and flavor to every trip.

Fishing Manager: James P. Spica Jr.
Angler, hunter, writer, photographer, and culinary aficionado, James is somewhat of a modern Rennaissance man. Born and raised in Michigan, he only lived out-of-state for a couple of years during school and, in his words, “came back to Michigan as soon as I possibly could.” An angler since the age of five and a fly fisher for more than 15 years, James has effectively combined his love of the sport with his master's degree in publishing and writing. In addition to his work at Orvis, James is an Editor-at-Large with Tail Fly Fishing Magazine. He writes and photographs for Tail as well as for a variety of other fly-fishing and wingshooting magazines. His work has been featured in Tail, Covey Rise, American Fly Fishing, The FlyFish Journal, American Angler, and others. If he’s not out on the floor of Orvis Royal Oak, fly fishing, hunting, writing, or shooting photos, James can often be found in the kitchen; a bit of professional culinary training has helped him perfect his skills at preparing dishes using wild game or foraged ingredients such as wild mushrooms and leeks. James always looks forward to meeting new and seasoned anglers alike and helping them with the gear and guidance they need to pursue their passions the way he pursues his.