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Author Archives: a_rosati18

Steelhead Gone Wild!

The summer run of skamania strain steelhead is in full swing!  I spent the last two days near the Indiana/Michigan border checking out some of Lake Michigan’s tributaries in search of the fish of “a thousand casts”…. NOT!  In the small creeks right now it’s more like the fish of fifty casts!  I only spent … Continue reading »

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More From Northern California

Justin out in northern California just sent me a few pics of some sea-run cutthroat trout and a nice summer steelhead that he picked up just a short drive from where he lives.  The other gentleman in the photos would be the guys showing Justin the ropes out there.  I’ve never met them, but they … Continue reading »

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Driftless Area Update

Yesterday a friend and I woke up pre-dawn and made the three and a half hour drive up to the Big Green River in southwestern Wisconsin.  After gearing up we approached the first pool and saw some fish rising.  I grabbed my rod already rigged with a size 16 royal wulff and made a cast … Continue reading »

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Milwaukee River Restoration

I just came across this article on the Milwaukee River explaining a bit about its more recent history involving restoration projects such as dam removal, fish ladders, and planting of native vegetation along stream banks, which all contribute to cleaner water and more fish habitat.  This article also explains how migratory trout and salmon have … Continue reading »

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Southwest Florida: part 2

Here are a few more photos from my trip to Marco Island, Florida back in early June. This guy asked me if he could use one of the mackerel that I caught for shark bait and of course I said yes.  I would have loved to watch this guy tangle with a shark!!  but instead … Continue reading »

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New Flies

I’m still playing around with some skating style dry flies for summer steelhead.  I’m hoping this weekend I get the chance to try some out on the water.  The fun thing about steelhead flies is that they don’t have to imitate anything specific or even real, so it really allows you to have fun with … Continue reading »

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