I finally was able to go fishing today, the first time in three weeks, I won’t bore you with why I wasn’t able to go out, but lets just say the the healing waters of a trout stream felt good on one of my feet.     Most of SE MN received one to two inches […]

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Last night over 1 inch of rain fell in the area sending a spike in the flow rates of the local streams. I am checking sources now and will go out this afternoon to check on the water. Looks like the Kinni took it harder than the Rush. I’d give it a day or so […]

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For those of you who have not seen or fished this little Brook trout gem it is a perfect opportunity for you to spend some time learning about stream mechanics, stream restoration and maybe where to wet a line. Seeing and working on these projects will make you a better angler as well as add […]

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Last evening was spent on the waters of Lake Minnetonka searching for the elusive Muskie. Unsettled weather, the chance to throw giant top water bugs at fish that can remove you limbs, and the sensory stimulation of night fishing were secondary to why I embarked on this adventure. The primary reason is that I was […]

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The fishing in the last week has been erratic at best. There seems to be little rhyme or reason to the behavior of the key players in this angling game. The Fish: Their role is most important and as usual the most difficult to figure out. One day there are bugs all over and no […]

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I am pleased to announce that Wayne Bartz: Author, Photographer and Fly fisherman extraordinaire will be a regular contributor to the reports section for Southeast Minnesota(I told you to be patient)on the Gray Goat. We wish Wayne many days on the water and the trout of his dreams. Look for Waynes Photography to appear on the […]

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  The Tricos have finally arrived in SE MN!  It has been a long wait, they are about three weeks later then normal.  I fished upstream of Forestville State Park this morning and even though the conditions weren’t favorable for good Trico fishing, when I arrived at the stream there were fish rising everywhere.  There […]

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Just one kernel. Why did you pick that one kernel out of the bowl and put it in your mouth? There are hundreds to choose from, why did you choose that particular one. Most likely it is just pure chance and that’s that. Trout on Tricos are the same way. There not choosing a particular […]

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Almost 3/4 of an inch fell throughout the area last night. The earth needed it. The water rose but did not significantly effect the rivers. Go Fish.

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Only about 1/10″ of rain fell yesterday morning,having no effect on the watersheds.Tricos continue to be the strongest game but the fishing seems to be getting slightly stronger after the morning hatch. Beetles and hoppers are making a strong showing in the grasses along the streams. Nymphing has netted a few fish after the hatch. […]

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