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Author Archives: a_rosati18

Carp on Dries: Match the Berry Hatch!

In the last few months I’ve spent more than a few hours chasing carp in the pond in my back yard with little to show.  I had made numerous attempts to carp feeding on the bottom and have only had one carp eat which then broke my line immediately.  It has been difficult to say … Continue reading »

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Latest From the Vise

With summer steelhead in mind I decided to tie up some skating-style dry flies in case the opportunity arises.  Having steelhead in rivers with the water temps a bit warmer than fall conditions calls for some dry fly attempts.

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Summer Steelhead

For most people in the midwest the 4th of July means fireworks, bbq’s, and beers.  For some local anglers this day reminds them that summer steelhead are beginning to make their way into Indiana and southern Michigan tributaries.  While things vary year to year depending on weather and water temps, the beginning of July is … Continue reading »

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Everglades Adventure

I got back from Southwest Florida over a week ago and have been too busy with work and family stuff to get to the computer to share my experience until now.  We arrived in Naples, Florida early in the day with enough time to stop at the local fly shop http://www.mangroveoutfitters.com/ to pick up some leaders, … Continue reading »

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Norcal Trout

Several months ago my angling buddy Justin packed up his things and headed for the Pacific Northwest to start fresh in another part of the country.  After he settled in Northern California and found some work he began his quest to find some of the local beats and start fishing again.  Months went by and … Continue reading »

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Musky Flies

In the past couple weeks when I’ve had time to get on the water I’ve been trying for my first ever musky.   Not long after I began my musky research  I heard about Pewaukee Lake in Waukesha County Wisconsin.  After watching reports online of the consistent success people were having there, and because it’s … Continue reading »

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