Muskies In The Corn Belt
This was no longer the post spawn situation we had prepared for. The game had now changed, and we needed to re-think our approach. Musky fishing is about the journey, not the destination. At least that’s the philosophy any die hard musky angler needs to have in order to pursue these evasive predators that show…
Read MoreHayward Wisconsin Fishing Report 5-12-13
Well, Old Man Winter paid us another visit yesterday. Why won’t he just go home?! Cold, overcast, windy, and snowy conditions sent us back to the Big Chip. Tournament fishermen say you should never leave fish to find fish. That was our approach. We were able to get out of the wind for the most…
Read MoreHayward Wisconsin Fishing Report 5-10-13
Finally!!! After a hard winter, my old friend Terry Peterson and I were able to make it out on the Chippewa Flowage today. Unlike most other large lakes in the area, it was open for business. We checked several of our usual favorites today, and most are still covered with ice. This is nuts! It…
Read MoreSt. Louis River Wisconsin Fishing Report 5-10-13
I may not make it on the river for awhile due to my schedule, but it is definitely ready for action. From what I could see on Thursday, everything was free and clear. I took this photo from the Loon’s Foot Landing on Thursday evening after I purchased my launch permit from Nemadji Travel Plaza.…
Read MoreChequamegon Bay Wisconsin Fishing Report 5-10-13
I have not been on the bay yet, but my sources tell me that the ice is ready to leave at any time. As of Thursday night, there was still quit a bit of ice pushed up against the head of the bay and along the Ashland shoreline. Most folks seem to think that…
Read MoreA Day With Don
Despite having every reason to give up and cash in his chips, he has chosen to find meaning and purpose. What would be considered a burden too large for most to bear has become a cause for the celebration of life, family, and friends. Expressions like “it’s a small world” can be overused. When Steve…
Read MoreSt. Louis River Fishing Report 5-4-13
I took this photo at the Loons Foot landing two days ago. Although the landing is locked up, there is plenty of open water in the harbor. With the warm temps in this week’s forecast, I am sure the river will be open for business. I stopped at the BP to buy my annual landing…
Read MoreChequamegon Bay Fishing Report 5-4-13
As you can see from this picture taken yesterday at the boat landing in Ashland, we still have a ways to go before the bay opens up. 17 inches of snow, yes I said 17!, pounded the Ashland area on Wednesday night. It looks more like January than May around here. This spring has definitely…
Read MoreHayward Area Fishing Report 5-4-13
I think this picture from the LCO boat landing taken this morning by Terry Peterson says it all. The Winter of 2013 continues to have a death grip on the Hayward area, and I spent my Wisconsin Opener in the house working on the computer. We awoke this morning to pouring ice pellets and 32…
Read MoreKeep Your Options Open This Spring
Long time friend and legendary Hayward, Wisconsin fishing guide Terry Peterson instilled the value of an open minded approach in me years ago. KEEP YOUR OPTIONS OPEN With snow and ice turning our lakes into frozen freshwater aquariums, I find myself reflecting on the past open water season. Trophies landed, mistakes made, opportunities missed,…
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