Can’t Pass on a Rainy Day Fishing the Driftless

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

Sulking Overheated Brown Trout

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

Ridiculously Good Brown Trout Fishing!

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

First New 2023 Species Comes by Luck

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

Small Stream Fishing in Wisconsin

It was brisk to say the least when I made the coffee on the banks of the Wisconsin River for Granny and I this morning.  But the sun was rising and our view was stunning.  Toss in the bird life and it was nice kicking back in our Yeti chairs despite the chill.  Best of … Read more

Trout Fishing in Wisconsin

We took it a heck of a lot easier last night here in the Wisconsin Driftless Area.  I recon we were all asleep at 11 PM.  Sunday night took its toll on this group of 50+ dudes.  After yet another giganticus meal of a breakfast we all drove an hour to new waters.  The main … Read more

Great Waters Flyfishing Expo Ends My Show Season

Yesterday the Great Waters Fly Fishing Expo in St Paul, Minnesota wrapped up the winter show season for me.  2017 will go down as one of the busiest.  I had a terrific time entertaining and visiting with the folks that come to the shows to learn but also all the amazing fellow speakers I had … Read more