This past week I was joined by legendary fly fisherman & all around nice guy Bob Clouser.  Bob is known across the fly fishing world as one of the most innovative fly tiers & the inventor of several patterns that are staples in every serious streamer fisherman’s fly box.  To say it was a treat to have him in the boat would be an understatement!  He & his fishing partner Linda joined me as we traveled across the U.P. targeting different species with the fly rods.  Using Bob’s different patterns & custom line of fly rods during their visit to the U.P., they caught Atlantic Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass & Northern Pike.  Fishing with an angler like Bob who fished all over the planet is priceless- learning new techniques to add to the arsenal & hearing stories of worldwide angling is what fishing is all about!

Currently we are in some need of cooler weather & rain here in the U.P.  It seems as if lately it has been in the mid to upper 70’s with sun shine everyday. Great weather to enjoy fishing in, but some clouds would be very welcome!  Forecast is calling for a cool down starting later this week with some rain.  This should help bring in some new fish to the rivers.  Until then enjoy the sunshine, Winter is coming!

Bring on the rain!