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Milwaukee river

Brownies and Steelies!!

Well Mike and headed up to Milawaukee nice and early last weekend and were eager to hit the water. After going a few weekends with nothing, I went three for six with two browns and a nice chromer. I was swinging for awhile with a pink leach and had nothing. About an hour later I … Continue reading »

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That’s what I’m talkin’ about!

It’s been a tough fall for steelhead with the dry weather, but the water’s rising and we should see some fresh fish in southern Wisconsin’s tributaries following this rain event. Weeks are numbered until the rivers start freezing up so get out while you can.

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That’s what I’m talkin’ about!

It’s been a tough fall for steelhead with the dry weather, but the water’s rising and we should see some fresh fish in southern Wisconsin’s tributaries following this rain event. Weeks are numbered until the rivers start freezing up so get out while you can.

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Rain = Steelhead!

After waking up Saturday morning to the sound of rain bouncing off my roof I was as giddy as a kid on Christmas eve. After five very long weeks with not a drop of rain I had some concerns about our fall run of migratory trout in southeast Wisconsin. Worry no more, the rain has … Continue reading »

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Milwaukee Steelhead!

Yesterday, I headed up to the Kewaunee River in southern Door County, Wisconsin to fish for Steelhead. My reason for traveling farther north was to try to get away from the crowds and fish a more scenic river than the Milwaukee or Root. The river was definitely more scenic, but as far as the crowds … Continue reading »

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Milwaukee River Update

Although the flows are still lower than most would like to see in southern Wisconsin there are still opportunities for some fresh fish. My friend Chad from Colorado who guides at Kirks Fly Shop in Estes Park was in the Chicago area visiting some family this weekend and wanted to get out and try his … Continue reading »

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