One could not create a finer day for the end of October in the north of Wisconsin. Today’s high temperature was a balmy 74° and for the first time in weeks, the wind hardly blew. The day was so spectacular it appeared too nice for musky fishing but one would be crazy not to try. … Read more
I’m pleased to say Granny was feeling spry this morning. It’s gorgeous here in Wisconsin so that probably helps. We had a nice breakfast on the back porch then my phone rang and it was an old Idaho buddy Shannon McCormick. Though he still lives in the Jackson Hole area he has WI roots and … Read more
Bob Butler and I had trouble deciding what to do today. Bob has a new lake boat and a new raft. We opted for the lake boat trip. It’s a fantastic Lund with an amazing platform for fly casting. We hit a little lake known for having a high population of decent sized muskellunge. … Read more
I’m lucky I’m still friends with many of my college buddies. We all met in 1983 studying in Wisconsin at Northland College and managed to stay in touch all these years. About eight of us are like brothers. Today Howie, Mike Neuman and Mark Reiser met up for the first time in a while and … Read more
While dredging heavy Clouser’s and jig flies doesn’t appeal to some fly anglers, it does to me. And it gets me particularly excited when the laborious method of fly fishing takes place on the Columbia River between Oregon and Washington. Here, on any given cast you could connect with a smallmouth bass, walleye, pikeminnow, carp … Read more
Today was the walleye fishing day on the Columbia River we were hoping for. We woke up to sunshine and the warmest temps of the week. It was at least mid-40°s at sunrise and it went up fast from there. Though the clouds would move back in throughout the day, our high would reach 57°. … Read more
Granny and I arrived in White Salmon, WA last night and are staying with our friends Mike and Beata LaSota at their vacation house. It’s a pretty region right in the Columbia River Scenic Area. Granny and I squeezed in a quick hike. It was a cool dreary day with bone chilling wind to go … Read more
Mike LaSota and I changed venue today. Instead of searching for the Springer Chinooks near Portland, Oregon, Mike took me 1:30 minutes up the Columbia River to the Washington side to fish for walleye. Mike and his wife B recently bought a beautiful house in White Salmon, WA where we will stay over the weekend. … Read more
By the time we got to Sammy’s house last night after the full day on Glendo Reservoir it was late. Sam and I filleted all the crappie with full intention of eating them right after. But once we finished filleting, showered and turned on the playoff game between the Yankees and Rays, we were ready … Read more
Friend Sammy Vigneri has been raving about the amazing walleye fishing around Casper, Wyoming for years. Casper is a good five hours from my house so although we make plans, I still hadn’t made the trip – that is till this weekend. Today Granny and I joined Sammy and his son Robert on Glendo Reservoir. … Read more
I managed a good night of sleep on the east banks of Lake Mille Lacs here in Minnesota. I’m here for a college gathering with good pals that I’ve been friends with now for over 30 years. We chased fish together all over northern Wisconsin and Minnesota back in the 80’s. It’s a wonder any … Read more