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Author Archives: a_rosati18

Indiana Skamania Mania

My brother and I heard that the summer skamania steelhead had finally started showing up in good numbers in Indiana’s creeks so we made the trip this morning to check it out ourselves; the fish are in! With the creeks running low and clear the fishing is very visual. Just about every pool in the … Continue reading »

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Spey Baby

Asher, my nine month old son locked his eyes on my switch rod this afternoon and got really excited, so I let him have a swing.

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Fall Fishin’

As the days get shorter and the weather gets cooler the fishing only gets better! With fall knocking on our door it’s time to get out and do some fishing before winter settles in. The most difficult part of fall fishing for me is choosing what to fish for. Both warm and cold water fish … Continue reading »

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Thinkin’ Steelhead

I sat down to tie some flies tonight and couldn’t help but think about the fall run of steelhead that’s just around the corner. Here is a pattern that I think will prove deadly on any steelhead water. Materials: Hook: #4 salmon hook Tail: black rabbit strip/couple strands of flashabou Body: Purple buck tail (top) … Continue reading »

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Do You Fish in Illinois or Wisconsin?

Last fall I stumbled upon another great blog for the Illinois-Wisconsin angler that I’d like to share. Blake over at http://illinoiswisconsinfishing.blogspot.com/ shares stories and reports from our Lake Michigan tributaries, the driftless area spring creeks, and anywhere else there’s fish in the northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin region. I look forward to seeing him fishing … Continue reading »

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Summer Steelhead?

If you haven’t noticed yet this summer has been HOT! As a result the summer skamania steelhead have not moved into the rivers yet. There have been reports of random fish here and there, but as far as a “run” of fish, it hasn’t really happened. Usually by the first week of July anglers start … Continue reading »

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