We have many lakes to choose from to go fishing on here in Hayward, Wisconsin yet it seems we always hit the ones an hour away. The closest to our home is Hayward Lake. A five minute drive. It’s pretty much right in town. It’s a reservoir that was dammed back in 1881 and first … Read more
My first float down one of my local Wisconsin rivers last year didn’t happen until June 24. That was a great day that led to at least a dozen more fun floats – most with my friend Bob Butler. Bob and I have been chomping at the bit to get started again this year and … Read more
With the 2023 Cheeky Schoolie Striper Tournament in the rearview it was time to head home today. When I booked my flight I had choices for the journey Boston to Duluth. There were early flights and a 6:05 PM one which meant I could go fishing beforehand. Guess which one I took? My friend … Read more
The Cheeky Schoolie Striper Tournament is the worlds largest fly fishing only competition (over 500 anglers) and its entire purpose is for striped bass conservation. Cheeky Fishing raises significant funds for striped bass conservation groups including Stripers Forever, Keep Fish Wet and the American Saltwater Guides Association. This tournament is held in Cape Cod every … Read more
Today arrived early for us here on Cape Cod. Even early by my standards and I get up with the birds. At 3:30 AM my alarm went off and at 4 AM Costa’s Trevor Johnson picked Blane Chocklett and I up from our Hyannis VRBO and drove us to Falmouth where we met our photographer … Read more
Today I said bye to Mom and headed for Cape Cod to fish on Team Yeti for the Cheeky Schoolie Striper Tournament that takes place Saturday. I left Wolfeboro early for Boston and met up with my friend and Team Yeti fishing partner, Blane Chocklett. From there Blane and I left straight for Island Creek … Read more
I caught the early flight from Duluth on Monday morning. Duluth has a 5:15 AM one. It’s a bit early by my standards being you need to check in around 4 AM. But, I’ve figured out a way to make it less painless. I drive up the night before and park in the airport parking … Read more
Good luck for me – we woke up to rain this morning. I was probably fishing a couple hours anyhow but this solidified one more outing down here in the Driftless with friends Jason Randall and Tim Flagler. After two hot days you knew the rain would get the fish moving again. We headed down … Read more
I was sipping coffee from my Yeti from the Randall’s deck this morning down here in the Wisconsin Driftless enjoying an array of singing birds. It doesn’t get much better in mid-May. I was getting psyched for our day of fishing. I was also working on my blog catching up about fishing yesterday. About then … Read more
Mother Nature is making a push for summer down here in the Driftless Region of Wisconsin. While temperatures up north around Hayward where Granny and I live remain cool, down here to the south, this morning it was 65° at sunrise. We would go on to reach 77° this afternoon. Jason Randall, Tim Flagler … Read more
Last fall Granny and I made a trip to the Driftless Region of Wisconsin and visited and fished with our friends Jo and Jason Randall who live near Viroqua. This rolling hilled farm country has some of the best trout fishing in all the Midwest and I’m happy to say we returned here this afternoon … Read more
I was pretty sure I saw a turtle drying off on a log two days ago. It surprised me because ice off on this particular pond was only a week ago. Furthermore, it was cloudy and the temperature that day was barely 50°. But I got off my bike and snuck around the swampy edge … Read more