Wiper Success

Curt and Blake were able to get out and chase wipers and have some success.  








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More Muskies

I have to give a shout out to c-dizz, the muskie whisperer, for taking me out today to chase muskies on the fly.  I have had a goal to catch a tiger muskie on my fly rod this year but haven't had a chance to get out until now.  I spent the spring tying up a box full of muskie flies that were inspired by Nick Granato's ideas and creations.  But because of the bar exam could never get out until now.  After picking Nick's brain some, and having c-dizz as a guide, I couldn't fail...right?

Didn't get anything with much size, but boated three muskies today, on three different fly patterns.  So I'd call it a successful first trip.











Thanks Ry...I owe you pal!

-Tyson

Muskie Mania

C-dizzle aka muskycoop aka Ryan has been putting in some work this year on the tiger muskies.  Here is a picture dump of various trips he took with Jake, Kelly, and Samdinga throughout the summer.

Kelly's first muskie ever was a dandy! 

Toothy Critters

Ryan and Jake made it out to test the waters for tiger muskies on the fly.  Ryan has been experimenting with some new patterns and tied up his very own "Pubi-Parrot" using some yack hair.  Their day was full of balls out charges and follows only to have the muskie refuse the offering when it was said and done.  But they were able to boat two fish.  Jake had another one hit hard and hook up for a second but threw the hook.  These truly are amazing fish!

Another sweet taste of ice off

Blake and Mike made it out for a trip to a local stillwater that has recently opened at the edges.  Many bays had shorelines that were fishable, but there was a lot of ice still.  By lunch ice had peeled back probably 50 yards.  Some nice fish were the result.

Desert Gold....or Rainbows

Took a jaunt out into the desert, we didn't find the lost Rhodes Mines, but we did find a lake that had some hefty rainbows that looked like they wanted to play.  The cold front and that strong north wind that wouldn't stop blowing took its toll on our bodies and the fishing was a little slower because of it as well.  But we still caught plenty of fish to keep our attention and they were all of the football variety.  Had a good group and it was a good time becoming reacquainted with this desert gem.  This will be a very picture heavy post, but it's about the fishing anyway, and as the old saying goes....a picture says a thousand words!

First the hero shots, then we can focus just on the fish. 

Now just some feeshes.  

What a great time with a great bunch of guys.  It's not going to be long before we have to return to a place like this.  

More Soft Water

Two weeks passed and a lot of ice has melted around the state.  Tons of opportunities to chase trout on stillwaters now even if a couple of the well known places still have ice on them.  Had to hit up a place that treated us very nicely through the ice to give the soft water a try.  Didn't get anything big this trip but caught plenty of fish to keep us interested.  The big fish should be cruising the feeding lanes soon enough.  It was a good time out and is only a taste of what is to come this year.