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.