Scout for Trout
The circle of ripples on the smooth water had my undivided attention. Then, when a silvery trout broke through the river's calm surface and landed with a flashy splash, I had a much better idea of what fly to tie onto the end of my tippet and how to effectively fish the water before me. Moments spent scouting the water transformed into more catches during the hours that followed — and no frustration. It pays to read the water.
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One important aspect of fly fishing in Wisconsin which is often overlooked by anglers is focusing on the river mouths in spring. It is this junction between the lake and the river where steelhead start their spring spawning runs every year.
Imagine yourself exploring and
In early spring you need to slow down and become intimate with the lake or river before you get close to likely
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