I’m continuing to hit the northern Wisconsin water hard this October and today I was right back out there with Bob. There’s a serious heatwave going on. While I didn’t think to get a pic during the heat of the day, this gives you an idea. I took this photo at 4 PM and it was 76°. Our high was a near record-breaking 81°. Too hot for quality fall fishing.
We pushed off the ramp on this well known river at 9 AM. We had already shed clothes it was so unseasonably warm. The sun had risen almost two hours earlier but it was low in the sky. Typical for this time of year. Its this low casting sun that gives optimum photo light all day long.
Fishing was slow. We worked hard. I’m certain it’s the hot weather. The muskies nor the pike were active. Persistence almost always pays off however and I managed to land one tiny 22” musky. Just like with trout, the smaller they are the more pristine they are. This little guy was spectacular and made the day. We’ll get back after it in the morning.