TR: Bronze Backs

Although I love to fish for trout there's nothing like the fight, the
sheer tenacity and guts of a smally on the fly. And when you're lucky
enough to get into an 18" to 20" one - WOW!

We met Wolf Fri. evening in Merrill and went directly to our favorite
spot on the Wisconsin River. It was really hot but didn't slow the
fishing. I nailed 5, a 15", a 14" and 3 dinks. I used the flies Dave PA
just tied for me for this trip. They were super. I think Wolf caught 5
also. My friend Keith, who insisted on using a spinning rig caught
none.
Serves him right. :.)

Sat. morning we met George Cleveland for breakfast at Champs. (Thee
spot for breakfast in Merrill) George was going home to sleep after
just getting off work and didn't plan to fish with us. Too bad, he's a
good man. There are plenty of fine trout streams in the Merrill area
but George advised us not to bother as it has been too hot.

So back to the Wisconsin for bass. It was a much cooler day and the
fishing in the AM was great. Aroumd noonish it turned completely off.
Up to that point I was having a very fine day. Had caught 5 more bass,
one a real lunker. Keith using his fly rod, smart man, caught 12. Wolf
got several nice ones also. Rather than beat the water for naught we
parted early. It was a fine trip.

I've fished for small mouth in a lot of places around the US and Canada
and have found none better than this spot on the Wisconsin River. Next
time you hear Wolf and I planning this smally trip consider joining us.
You won't be sorry.

"Joel *DFD*" wrote in message
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Although I love to fish for trout there's nothing like the fight, the
sheer tenacity and guts of a smally on the fly. And when you're lucky
enough to get into an 18" to 20" one - WOW!
(snip)

Hi Joel,
Can you tell a little more about the fishing flies. Not that I will ever
get there, but fun for me. Also, any pics of the area?
BestWishes,
DaveMohnsen
Denver

Joel *DFD* wrote:

Although I love to fish for trout there's nothing like the fight, the
sheer tenacity and guts of a smally on the fly. And when you're lucky
enough to get into an 18" to 20" one - WOW!

Thanks for the report. I see on Mapquest that there are some parks on the
river in Merrill. Do you fish from the shore, or from a boat?


JR

Joel *DFD* wrote:
Although I love to fish for trout there's nothing like the fight, the
sheer tenacity and guts of a smally on the fly.
snip

I *love* to get ahold of smallies on a fly. Sounds like a fun day, Joel.
Thanks for the TR.
--
TL,
Tim
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Wooly Buggers tied with red thread, dark olive chenille body, black
hackle, black maraboo tails 1-1/2 times length of body, oval silver
tinsel rib, red head, tied on short shank steelhead hooks, heavily
weighted. He tied me sizes 4, 6, and 8. The 6's
worked best.

I didn't take any pictures but Wolf took a whole bunch. He might just
post some to ROFF.

From shore and not in the town but several miles away.
George, Wolf and I took a canoe, kayak,
trip last year down the river in a different location and the fishing
sucked. Different place, different time. Go figure!

All from shore.

"Joel *DFD*" wrote in message
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...I didn't take any pictures but Wolf took a whole bunch. He might just
post some to ROFF.

I've got half a dozen or so that give a pretty good idea of what the place
looks like......but nowhere to post them. I'll be happy to send them to
anyone who asks.

Wolfgang

Wolfgang wrote:
"Joel *DFD*" wrote in message
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...I didn't take any pictures but Wolf took a whole bunch. He might
just post some to ROFF.

I've got half a dozen or so that give a pretty good idea of what the
place looks like......but nowhere to post them. I'll be happy to
send them to anyone who asks.

As always, "we aims ta please." If you send them to timj at sbcma dot
com, I could post them on a web page for all to enjoy.
--
TL,
Tim
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http://css.sbcma.com/timj

"Tim J." wrote in message
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Wolfgang wrote:
"Joel *DFD*" wrote in message
oups.com...

...I didn't take any pictures but Wolf took a whole bunch. He might
just post some to ROFF.

I've got half a dozen or so that give a pretty good idea of what the
place looks like......but nowhere to post them. I'll be happy to
send them to anyone who asks.

As always, "we aims ta please." If you send them to timj at sbcma dot
com, I could post them on a web page for all to enjoy.

O.k., I've got 7 shots picked out. They range from about 200-400kb. Shall
I shrink them or send as is?

Wolfgang