August 26th, 2011
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Aug. 8th, 2011: Hoppers Cont.
[singlepic id=2789 w=320 h=240 float=right] The cooler air temp and lower humidity has made it a bit more manageable to get out during peak hopper hours. Heath and I have been fishing together since I began fishing for trout just over three years ago, he has been a sounding board for …
July 12th, 2011: A George
[singlepic id=2724 w=280 h=200 float=right] Stopped just for twenty or so minutes to fish a spot I’ve spied a George hanging out in. George is code for freakin’ big brown trout, the kind that break tippet and leave you speechless standing on the bank holding a limp line. The first cast hooked this guy. …
May 4th, 2011: Continuing Caddis
[singlepic id=2598 w=380 h=300 float=right] Fished for three hours from ~1pm to ~4pm, hatching Caddis were beginning to show on arrival and continued to swell reaching a peak at ~3pm. Fish were caught on a #18 and #20 EHC with a Greyish Wing and Black/Grey Body. I fished a pupa …
2011 S.E. MN Trout Angling
[singlepic id=2579 w=420 h=340 float=right] A while back I was asked to submit any photos I had fitting the description of an angler with a “tight line” to the DNR Area Fisheries Office for a potential cover to the 2011 Trout Angling Opportunities Brochure for Southern and Central Minnesota. I thought …
May 1st, 2011: Given Lemons
[singlepic id=2580 w=360 h=300 float=right] Woke early again (~5am) to prep gear, coffee, breakfast and to spend a decent amount of time assessing precipitation totals and weather conditions. The wind was predicted at 20mph from the West all day long. Walking out to the truck at 7am was not encouraging, …
April 29th, 2011: Hatch Hunting
[singlepic id=2570 w=320 h=240 float=right] Woke early to arrive creekside at ~8:30am, took a gamble on a spot I’ve caught great caddis hatches in the past this time of year but found high flows, severely stained water and in-active trout. Based on the conditions I swung an SMB during the …
April 22nd, 2011: Go and Know
[singlepic id=2553 w=280 h=200 float=right] Day off. Chose to fish the am hours, lower air temps with a trade for lower winds. It seems typical as of late that when the opportunity to fish arises the weather turns sour. If you don’t go you won’t know. I’ve been eyeballing some new water for …
April 10th, 2011: Wet Wading & Bugs
[singlepic id=2494 w=340 h=260 float=right] I woke at 5am, assessed the estimated rainfall totals for the night before and made coffee. I wasn’t in a hurry, thought I might find chocolate milk and not in the fridge if you know what I mean. I drove by my initial location but the …