TR: Bronze Backs

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.
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I *love* to get ahold of smallies on a fly. Sounds like a fun day, Joel.
Thanks for the TR.
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TL,
Tim
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http://css.sbcma.com/timj/

"Joel *DFD*" wrote in message
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...It was a fine trip.

It was indeed. A beautiful spot, cooperative fish, and excellent company.
What more could a boy ask?

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....

I don't have much to compare it to, but if there is better smallmouth
fishing anywhere or a better place to do it in, then someone somewhere is
very spoiled.

Wolfgang

On Tue, 28 Jun 2005 10:42:36 -0500, "Wolfgang" wrote:


"Joel *DFD*" wrote in message
roups.com...
...It was a fine trip.

It was indeed. A beautiful spot, cooperative fish, and excellent company.
What more could a boy ask?

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....

I don't have much to compare it to, but if there is better smallmouth
fishing anywhere or a better place to do it in, then someone somewhere is
very spoiled.

Prudence at this juncture, the high trump card will go unplayed...

/daytripper ( ;-)

daytripper wrote:
"Wolfgang" wrote:
I don't have much to compare it to, but if there is better smallmouth
fishing anywhere or a better place to do it in, then someone somewhere is
very spoiled.

Prudence at this juncture, the high trump card will go unplayed...

/daytripper ( ;-)

Just as well, that Maine card you're holdin' is only
the second highest trump card. ;-)

--
Ken Fortenberry

daytripper writes....
Prudence at this juncture, the high trump card will go unplayed...

I've fished Maine for small mouth. Didn't do very well. Maybe the
weather. Maybe the place. Maybe my lack of skill. Who knows. That's
why they call it fishing not catching.
I drive 300 miles to this spot in Wisc. I think it's excellent. I'm
holding no trump cards.
I'm playing no-trump.

On 26 Jun 2005 12:16:38 -0700, "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!

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, thank you for the kind words. Here is the web page for Joseph
Meyers fly shop:

http://www.onemorecast.com/about.htm

g.c.

George, Thanks for the info.
JAX

On 29 Jun 2005 23:37:19 -0700, "Joel *DFD*" wrote:

George, Thanks for the info.
JAX


Thats o.k.. He's a nice guy but then again we're all nice guys, right?


g.c.