Tagged With: Steelhead
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
Milwaukee River Steelhead
Without any major rain to bring in large numbers of fish it has been tough so far for most anglers throughout most of the midwest. Fish are being caught, but not very consistently. My brother got a nice steelhead last week and I picked one up this morning. Both fish slammed larger flies on the … Continue reading
Classic Flies
These flies are not only fun to tie but a pleasure to fish after throwing string leeches with lead eyes and large intruder style flies for a long time. You can really get your loops to roll out nicely with delicate and accurate presentations.
Swinging Old School for Lake-Run Trout
Today I switched up my presentation a bit to suit the low, clear river conditions by sizing down my fly and tippet to see if the old saying might pay off. The general rule is that a smaller fly is best in low/clear river conditions and a larger fly for higher/stained water. In the past … Continue reading
It’s Steelhead Time!
Adam and I met at sunrise this morning in Milwaukee to see if we could get lucky and find some fish. Adam and I both have had a hard time putting down the two-handed rods for the last few seasons, which has kept us fishing the Milwaukee River most of the time. As far as … Continue reading