I was able to get out for a few hours this week. I chose a stream that was well-known in the area and considered a class one stream.
There are a lot of access points along the stream at it is clear there have been plenty of stream improvement projects.
I did notice that one of the landowners updated their fencing which blocked off one of the access points and made a section of the stream a little difficult to pass.
Some of the signs were a little confusing indicating a possible harvest season but at the same time catching release only fishing. There was also a survey box asking about fish caught and kept.
I must say, I didn't realize the Black and Yellow Argiope lived in Wisconsin. The spiders are harmless but I must say the thought of accidentally walking face first into one of their webs is frightening.
I had a lot of luck casting hopper invitations. The grasshoppers are everywhere this time of year and even is the water temperature approached 65°, the fish were still seizing the opportunity to take my fly.
It's a beautiful time to be out on the water. The streams in the driftless area are easy to wet wade.
What is amazing is that I probably only fished three quarters of a mile of the stream in the several hours I was out. There is just so much water to explore in my area, I'm not sure if I'll ever be able to do it all. But I'm up for the challenge:)
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