Andy, “I decided to take a day and hike around the “metro area” DNR-classified trout streams within 20-40 minutes of my house for the first time. Some of the streams seemed perfect for trout if it were not for the beaver work. There must be a trout or two in some of the dams, but […]

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CDC  Comparadun HOOK- TMC 100 #12-24 THREAD- Gordon Griffith’s 14/0 TAIL- Microfibets, Z-lon or sparkle yarn BODY- Goose or Turkey Biot, Quill, Thread WING- 3 or 4 Goose or Duck CDC feathers THORAX- CDC feather or dubbing The CDC Comparadun is a Mayfly pattern that has turned into my “hand down” favorite low riding, emerger/dun […]

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The last few days have presented great conditions for fly fishing IF; You could find a place to get out of the wind, you dressed warm, you didn’t mind getting wet, and you remaind patient and observant to the insects in the air. Overcast, drizzly, cool weather most always brings the bugs out. High humidity that […]

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There will be work on Parker Creek, Saturday,May 8, 9:00 a.m. until noon. There is a lot of dragging and stacking of brush and trees needed at the Parker Creek site. Many, many trees have been felled. Bring the usual gloves, boots, water…Work should continue on Saturday mornings until further notice.  We may be on […]

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Saturday May 1st was the beginning of the Wisconsin Inland Trout Season. The tradition of opening weekend is marked by a host of anglers who celebrate and trout fish the spring creeks throughout the state. This second opening day for trout fishing is referred to as the “harvest opener”. As the name implies, anglers are […]

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