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Steelhead Starting to Happen – Southern Wisconsin
All the rain that passed through in the last month brought the rivers up and the fish have started to make their move. On Sunday I took a look at several different rivers before settling at the Root. The Milwaukee was running slushy and high in most places. Oak Creek surprisingly was void of people, … Continue reading
Fly selection for attractive trout from the Fly Selector
Its amazing how picky a fish can be. In any type of fishing we all have run into it. There is such a large variety of ways to not catch a fish, that I don’t even need to describe it…you’ve been there. Well, in fly fishing for trout there is a select diet on the … Continue reading
Pre-spawn Rainbows in Colorado
Spawning season is upon us in the tail-waters of Colorado. I personally enjoy Feb and March more than any other time of year. The rainbows are pre-spawn, the tourist crowds are still skiing, and the fish are waking up from the winter. The year is new, bugs are starting to grow and change, specifically mayflies. … Continue reading
Salmon Confidential
Just saw this on Moldy Chum. I think anyone who appreciates nature and conservation in any aspect should seriously give this a watch. The way the government closes the door to finding real solutions to rehabilitate wild salmon returns in B.C. is a cryin’ shame. It really gives you a clear view of how much … Continue reading
Rebound Brown – Southern Wisconsin Tribs
Hit the water with a few friends yesterday and we picked up a couple drop-back brown trout. These are the browns that entered the river last fall to spawn and hung around foraging on the rivers bounty until the water starts to warm and then they will head back to the lake. Adam had a … Continue reading
2013 WI Trout Opener
If you were not aware Wisconsin opened the inland trout early catch and release, artificial’s only season last Saturday. A few friends and I, along with quite a few other brave souls who faced the freezing temps, got out this last week to scratch that itch that’s been outta reach since the end of September. … Continue reading