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Driftless Trout Hunters, Guides, & Flies
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Stream Report 7/19/2023
Forecast: 82℉, 6 mph wind, partly sunny
Stream Conditions: clear/normal levels, water temp was 55℉
Insect Hatching Activity: Midge and Terrestrials
Midsummer in the Driftless and the streams are oozing now through the abundance of instream vegetation. Not to worry though as this cool, organism rich plant slurry shields and protects the trout as they harbor in the edges not needing far to venture for their meal. And meals they are getting by experiencing their feisty battles, looking at their healthy girth, and admiring their vibrant colors. Terrestrials are now beginning to steamroll and have been providing some very exciting action. It is hard to beat the thunderous take of a hopper! Also, don't overlook the nymph magic when a short order snack is on their menu. There is so much to experience while angling for trout in the Driftless as yesterday we happened upon a mother wood duck with at least 12 little ones. Simple enjoyments.
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I observed the area and could see a faint ripple coming out of the foam. I still had the emerger on and made a cast to the area of the rise and was greeted by a resounding battle and eventually landed a beautiful 15” brown which I affectionately labeled the blue cheek fatty – it was quite a trout. My mind wandered....If they are that big on the top what lies in the depths of that blockage?....
A notable thrill was the sudden, stout strike and subsequent battle of a truly beautiful 18 inch Brown. That beauty was unexpected but very much appreciated. A new season is beginning and with the amount of trout spotted and caught it looks very bright!
I found the trout today schooled up in pools and very eager to take scuds and nymphs. There were all age classes, nice egg laden females along with several large nicely colored fall run males brought to the net. The bite was consistent.
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I observed the area and could see a faint ripple coming out of the foam. I still had the emerger on and made a cast to the area of the rise and was greeted by a resounding battle and eventually landed a beautiful 15” brown which I affectionately labeled the blue cheek fatty – it was quite a trout. My mind wandered....If they are that big on the top what lies in the depths of that blockage?....
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