Brown Time
As many of you know, the fall salmon season here in the Lake States is followed by a run of browns and some steelhead. In years past, I’ve fished then in a variety of times–from now into the middle of December. When I’ve been fortunate to hit the run dead center, I’ve had some great fishing. Typically I use the collared leech in several colors–purple with a scarlet head, black with blue flash in the collar, black with purple flash in the collar; single eggs, fished like a nymph, also do well. This is a fish from last year–we had one day when I took 7 like this one. If you’re close to the Great Lakes Tribs, then go have a look. These big fish are great fun.
GB, That fish matches your outfit perfectly. Beautiful fish! You’ve got all the bases covered. Can’t wait to see the new book from you and JB.
Thanks John. It will soon be time to go after the big boys this year. Next week is a potential–I’ll have to look at water levels, clarity, and so on. the Steelhead Site–steellheadsite.com–is a great place to get that info for the Lake States.
GB
That looks tasty Pops! I’ll take that, yes sir! It makes me miss the smell and feel of fall around Kohler, so pretty. Welcome to the blogosphere and happy writing!
Hmm…That fish looks suspiciously close to the camera. ;) You sure it’s that big?
I suspect we may see more this coming week (fish, that is, not the matching ensemble)?
OK, JB, look at the biggies up there now. Got a knot in your gut?
Yep! ;-)