WILDCATWICK
09-04-2008, 12:03 PM
I haven't thrown up a report in awhile so I thought I'd go ahead and share what I've been experiencing in the past month. SUNSHINE! I'm darn sick of it. The fishing has been a bit tough as of late as a result.
Water levels have been low now in the Midwest including the Grayling area. Water temps have remained unseasonably low which has helped a lot.
The brookies are staying in the sun and chasing bright streamers when they are not feeding on BWO's, Flying Ants (cinnamon has worked the best) and hoppers. They are starting to put their spawning colors on and should start to pod up soon.
The browns have been staying under structure except in the evening or early morning. Hares Ears and Prince nymphs have worked. The mousing has still been going on strong. The past week saw no moon, making conditions ideal. The moon is now waxing so dark conditions will remain for a short time longer.
My digital camera is broke and is being repaired. My Sage 8wt and my wifes 3wt Orvis Trout Bum has also been broken in the past weeks. We know we are fishing hard when we always seem to have at least one rod in the shop for repairs.....I think we are up to 6 repairs this year. The repair costs alone probably add up to the cost of a nice new rod!
The brown below took a mouse about an hour after sunset. Earlier that day, I purchased a Ross Rhythm reel as my old reel's drag was not functioning well. It was jerking often and would probably cause my line to snap if I got into a fish with any size. Sure enough I did get into a good fish and the drag on the Rhythm worked great. This guy took me on three reel screams. I was able to adjust the drag with no problems each time. This was the result of the new reel:
http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/523/MS_25_INCH_TROUT.jpg
There is a great weather report for fishing this weekend so I'm heading to Wisconsin to see if I can top that fish with a brood stock over 30"!:yikes::lol:
Water levels have been low now in the Midwest including the Grayling area. Water temps have remained unseasonably low which has helped a lot.
The brookies are staying in the sun and chasing bright streamers when they are not feeding on BWO's, Flying Ants (cinnamon has worked the best) and hoppers. They are starting to put their spawning colors on and should start to pod up soon.
The browns have been staying under structure except in the evening or early morning. Hares Ears and Prince nymphs have worked. The mousing has still been going on strong. The past week saw no moon, making conditions ideal. The moon is now waxing so dark conditions will remain for a short time longer.
My digital camera is broke and is being repaired. My Sage 8wt and my wifes 3wt Orvis Trout Bum has also been broken in the past weeks. We know we are fishing hard when we always seem to have at least one rod in the shop for repairs.....I think we are up to 6 repairs this year. The repair costs alone probably add up to the cost of a nice new rod!
The brown below took a mouse about an hour after sunset. Earlier that day, I purchased a Ross Rhythm reel as my old reel's drag was not functioning well. It was jerking often and would probably cause my line to snap if I got into a fish with any size. Sure enough I did get into a good fish and the drag on the Rhythm worked great. This guy took me on three reel screams. I was able to adjust the drag with no problems each time. This was the result of the new reel:
http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/523/MS_25_INCH_TROUT.jpg
There is a great weather report for fishing this weekend so I'm heading to Wisconsin to see if I can top that fish with a brood stock over 30"!:yikes::lol: