Welcome

Just wanted to say welcome to Adam (as soon as he accepts) with this photo of him I took when he wasn't looking (creepy I know). But the way the light was cutting through the trees had a cool effect on the water, and kinda looks like beams of light from the fishing gods shining down upon us.
Cheers! I am looking forward to you posting on this blog.

Small Windows

Well it is official, on my drive up to work this morning, I observed one of the slower parts of the river iced completely over. It is sad, but inevitable.

BUT!!!! There is hope. This coming week has a promising forecast, with favorable temps for grabby fish trying to pack in those extra calories before the river really locks up. 

 Originator: Bill McMillan, Fly: Stu Farnham, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Lake Michigan Tribs have been fishing well in Wisconsin.We have had a very moderate fall/early winter, but it looks like cold is finally here to stay. Dropping temperatures means the rivers will inevitably lock up. Until then, it will be weighted flies, sink tips and bright colors kept close to the bottom to wake fish up. So far this season has been quite productive, with good numbers of large Steelhead returning to the rivers. Lots of Browns are still in the system, some will winter over, with others returning to the harbors.

 Although this report is a few days late, here are some shots of recent fish. The Steelhead was a Thanksgiving Day bonus. The brown was brought Dec 3rd using the same fly with a great assist on the landing by my good friend Adam.