Fished the Rush last night from 7pm to 9. Water was slightly off color and flowing strong. The added water at this time of year is great. Many times at the end of June the water conditions are clear and low. To have cool, slightly stained water is a plus. Although there was little […]

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http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2011/06/19/lutsen-dnr-water-permit/

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Although I have not been east to the Rush River the Kinni fished well today. The star performers were Larva Boy and Larva Girl. This grubby little pattern has saved the day for me before during high/clearing water conditions. Tied with Teflon tape it was just the ticket.

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As I sit beside him in the garage observing his behavior, he fights with all his will not let himself truly fall asleep. It has been almost four days. His head nods, his eyes mostly close, but his ears are on constant alert. The floppy downstyle ears tip left and right and move up and […]

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Just when it looks like the waters will clear the heavy rains come again. The storms have been variable over the last few days, but each of our major watersheds have taken hits of heavy precipitation. The farm fields are saturated and the run-off gullies have standing water just waiting for the next storm to […]

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Rain, Rain, Rain Rush River chocolate milk this morning. Lower Kinni a bit better but colored up. Upper Kinni the same. Wait a day or two to go and fish.

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Here is the link: DNR investigative report on Rush River Fish Kill-April 2011 Just as I thought. DNR did not feel there was enough evidence to prosecute and Jon De Farm has taken no personal responsibility to this point to make an effort to repair the damages they caused. It is a Sad State where […]

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Although more than an inch of rain fell on Tuesday night into Wednesday the rivers are in good shape. Go Fish!

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DING, DING, DING! Doc, you are the first correct answer. I will email you so you can send me your address. I will send along your prize. I had forgotten how stunning the bloom of the Black Locust could be until it was pointed out by the client in the picture. The blooming trees behind the […]

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No one has guessed the bloom correctly yet. Time to up the ante. A sack of Bentley’s Balls and 6, no 8 flies that will catch trout. There is a clue in the original post that may help with the answer…. if you observe. As a fly angler, it is helpful to continue to improve […]

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