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 Right around the corner, the black caddis hatch usually happens in Mid April, right around tax day.  If the temperature stays as warm as it has been it may start a bit earlier.  This is THE hatch to fish in the area, and fish eat dries, larvae, and pupae with gusto.  We have...

Midges, the tiny bugs that hatch all season long, and are available as a food for trout all season long,  are probably the most underrated fly pattern in the driftless area.   They have been hatching every day since early opener and for anglers willing to wait until the evenings...

Well, it is over.  At least in theory.  Most of the snow is long gone, muddy water from snowmelt is gone, and I am staring at a bright sunny 60 degree day outside.  Olives have been reported on some warmer streams in the area, and fish are feeding like mad with water temps peaking...

Since the question has come up quite a bit lately here is our always scientific theory on early season snowmelt and how it affects fish. We will be the first to tell you that fishing generally is the best between 11 and 3 (hopefully that is an obvious blanket statement).   The...

Typical opening weekend for me.  Was in the shop Saturday to bid farewell and good luck to anglers heading out on the first day of C&R.  The guides and I had been scouting the area for the past week and with stable weather I was sure people would get multiple shots at fish....

Cold weather can be a bit tough fishing.  Here are a few tips to help you find productive water. Fish East/West flowing streams as they get the most sun throughout the day and will warm quicker. Bring a thermometer!  40 degrees is the magic number for super active winter...

The shop is a mess with boxes and new stuff piled all over, but after today it will look great.  Today is our official opening day as it is every year.   In March we are open from 9-5 Monday through Saturday.  The season does not start until March 6th, but right now is time to...