I grumble about an early morning once in a while, but for the most part I love them. My alarm was set, but as usual I was up without it by 4:15 AM. Today Bob and I met at 5:45 which meant a before daylight departure from home of around 4:50. I look forward to … Read more
We’ve barely had temperatures above the mid 70°s for almost two weeks. There’s been a few solid thunderstorms and rain mixed in this timeframe too. Both the cool down and moisture were well needed because from about Memorial Day till the 4th of July it had been very warm and dry. My Hayward neighbor can’t … Read more
Yesterday I mentioned getting my moneys worth this summer – meaning I’m fishing like a madman. Today I’ll tell you I’m feeling it. I love every ache and pain and this kind of tired, but man, I woke up one minute before my alarm went off. That was 3:59 AM. And every inch of every … Read more
My first Northland College roommate back in 1983 was Donn Ambrose and he was a Wisconsin native. Donn spent most of his life growing up in a cabin with no electricity on the banks of a unique remote river here in the Northwoods. Many times he treated me to his home water and we took … 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
October 27 & 28, 2022 Granny has been heavily devoted to our new home. The 1984 fixer-upper needed a ton of work when we bought it back in May. We’ve learned a lot and nibbled away at it all summer. Since we got floors and half a kitchen early this month, lately Granny’s been decorating. … Read more
I’ve been drooling over Google Earth Maps a few evenings now that it gets dark earlier. There is so much water to fish within just ten miles of our house here in Hayward, WI its almost unbelievable. While I’m certain may of the lakes are far from epic fisheries, all are fun to explore. Late … Read more
I for sure know folks read the blog after the last couple days. I got quiet since coming home from Italy and I’ve received a few concerned emails. No need to worry – the blog will go on! While I knew I wouldn’t run out fishing for a few days after fishing the World’s, … Read more
There are a ton of rivers to explore here in northern Wisconsin. I’ve dabbled with the trout fishing but deep inside me, I want warmwater fish action. I’m talking smallmouth bass in particular. Toss in some pike, crappie, walleye and perhaps a musky on occasion, and I’ll be in heaven. I’d also like to fish … Read more
Our Yellowstone Country Friends thought we were joking when we said we were selling our house in Victor, Idaho and moving to Wisconsin last June. Then they said we were crazy when we actually proceeded with the plan. Well, last week we silly folks arrived at our new pad in Hayward, WI. The nearly … Read more
A lot has changed in a year in the “Currier” lives. Heck, go back three years and the difference then to now is ridiculous. But 11 months ago Granny and I drove my old 1991 Exploder to MN, IO and WI to investigate moving to the region. It seemed like more of a pipedream. How … Read more
It was hard not to hop in the rowboat this morning and fish Howie’s lake with Granny. Especially when we had the Northwoods magic sunrise going on. Sunrises don’t get much better than this. But we had a plan to chase Great Lakes steelhead on another of Howie’s favorite rivers. Today is our last … Read more