It contains all the tricks gapen has acquired over the years. Maine guide, fishing, fly fishing, small mouth bass, canoe trip fly fishing for small mouth bass while on st. May 04, 2018 these 10 best bass fishing books can help inspire, teach, and propel aspiring and professional anglers in their bassfishing ventures. Offering nearly any fishing experience you can think of.
I am the only full time wisconsin guide who specializes in smallmouth bass. This last weekend was wisconsins bass opener so we decided to trip out with codys dad to codys uncles cabin on the namekagon river. Mnbassin took a trip to florida, and caught two stingrays. Buy the complete book of river fishing 1st edition 1st printing by arbery, len, kavanagh, yvonne, stone, peter isbn. Fly fishing wisconsins namekagon river for big smallmouth duration. Croix river, above its confluence with the namekagon, and wendy, bob nasby and i were looking for smallmouth bass. Catchguide fishing books rapidan smallmouth fishing locations. Small mouth bass fishing, brook trout fishing in maine and canada. The monster musky was seemingly eyeing it up for lunch. Much of my time is spent fishing the menominee river which is one of the top smallmouth destinations in north america.
After registration, everything went quick and smoothly. Good read about smallmouth book bass fishing forums. I have seen the few books that have been written on fly fishing for smallmouth bass. During the past 30 years, i have been a full time guide in northeast wisconsin. Looking for fishing charters in dallas, texas, united states. The flambeau river produced significantly higher angler catch rates of smallmouth bass 1. Esoxonly is your new future platform for anything that has something to do with muskie or pike fishing.
The first section of this trip from county road k to howell landing was often too shallow to throw a line in. At times, rivers can be challenging, because of different water levels, current, and temperature changes. Using jigsandpigs, we had the best day of cold front river bass fishing ive ever experienced. The cooling water of fall generates a migration of smallmouth bass to slow deep water. Sep 30, 2010 a canoe is best for reaching the lessaccessible sections. When it was over, however, i was left wondering what could have been had the fish started hitting normally. The river has been preserved as an undeveloped natural area where wildlife abounds and the fishing is a delight. Guided fly fishing kinni creek lodge and outfitters. Fishing improved with time and when the season was over i had enjoyed a pretty good year.
The rapidan river is an anglers dream that can be fished year round since the watershed includes both tough, cranky smallmouth bass as well as aggressive mountain brook trout. These 10 best bass fishing books can help inspire, teach, and propel aspiring and professional anglers in their bass fishing ventures. I only wish my digital camera had had respectable video capability back in 2005. Lots of fishy looking water with out a lot of foot traffic from what i could tell. Croix and mississippi rivers are fantastic fisheries blessed with great walleye, smallmouth bass, muskie, and sturgeon populations. Namekagon river coldwater zone fish habitat hi story report. Experience world class smallmouth fishing 6 pound smallmouth common. Steve heiting pulled this good musky from the edge of rushes in a. In a beginners guide to smallmouth bass fishing, lifelong angler jim root reveals all the specifics behind achieving success on lake, river, or pond. The namekagon river is a popular canoe trip for many people looking for a wild float. The namekagon river was one of the eight original rivers to be designated as a protected area by the national wild and scenic rivers act of 1968, which made the namekagon part of the st croix national scenic riverway. They will go away from there, leaving it just when i want it, as fishing gets good. I guide on the namekagon river for musky and smallmouth bass, and on all the best lakes around the area for musky. Hannah hudson sets the hook on a nice smallmouth bass while floating down the namekagon river with wendy williamson as her guide.
Known for camping and fishing, the namekagon provides lake and river canoeing with some low hazard rapids. Nothing like a good bed time story for a grown man. I also chase the best seasonal multi species bites for walleye, bass, crappies, ect. One trip of this river made it my favorite fishing spot ever, its that special. The famous kinnikinic and namekagon rivers are the most notable. Below this dam the river sails through several notable rapids and minor whitewater rips before combining with the fabled namekagon river near danbury. Spring float trip fly fishing for smallmouth bass on. All were caught from cuts through riprap where the tennessee river rushed through rocks near shoreline areas.
The first ray was a blunt nosed stingray caught on indian shores beach near clearwater, surf fishing with cut squid. Both fly and spin fishing is productive on the otter tail, and one of the best books for learning river fishing is my new one, smallmouth fly fishing, which is available at st. Fly fishing guides drifting a section of the namekagon river near hayward, wisconsin in the spring fly fishing for smallmouth bass. For me, the bite improved in the middle of july and carried into fall. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Whether enjoying the natural beauty or hooking up with hungry smallmouth bass, a day on the river with hayward fly fishing company is memorable. Namekagon river pronounced namuhkahgun is a 95 mile long river which is a tributary to the st. The intent of the project was to provide public access to the namekagon river while also providing a public fishing and hunting area. Croix river association scra and blacklock photography galleries. It is approximately 51 feet deep at its deepest point. Our namesake river between brokaw and wausau in far northcentral wisconsin is some of the wildest water you can imagine for chasing smallmouth bass. The most detailed guide on wade fishing ever published for the rapidan river. With also a guide to the top 102 rivers in united states and canada, river smallmouth fishing is filled with graphs and photographs.
Gravel riffles, boulders and deep holes hold smallies, along with walleyes, muskies, catfish and the occasional st. In addition to trout, the namekagon also produces walleye, bass. The namekagon river upstream from hayward is a cold water habitat and has received national recognition for its quality fishing. Here trout become fewer and smallmouth bass begin to dominate, while. Jul 06, 2014 this was a few days back, on the upper reaches of the st. No need for a shuttle, then float back down river while i row the boat quietly in pursuit of smallmouth bass, northern pike, musky, walleye, and various other. Namekagon lake is located in bayfield county, wisconsin. Lake namekagon is one of a cluster of lakes around the towns of cable and hayward, wisconsin, which together, make up a multispecies anglers dream destination. Namekagon river offers a bountiful fishing experience. While numerous books have been written on smallmouth, this is the first book to cover the cuttingedge techniques and fly patterns being used by some of the countrys top fly fishing guides.
Hayward to riverside landing, riverside landing to wild river state park. If youre looking to get out and learn how to fly fish or. The smallmouth bass, dan gapens favorite river fish, are exposed in this book. Catch and release fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass is open year round unless otherwise noted. Fall along the river is known for spectacular fall colors, fly fishing for large fish, bird hunting and saying goodbye to a special river for another winter season. Wisconsin fly fishing for smallmouth bass on the scenic namekagon river in the st. Fly fishing wisconsins namekagon river for big smallmouth. Headwaters fly fishing company has been guiding fly fishermen for smallmouth bass, trout, and steelhead on the premier rivers of minnesota, wisconsin and all over the upper midwest since 1987.
Namekagon river coldwater zone fish habitat hi story report patrick d. When fishing, anglers can expect to catch a variety of fish including bluegill, largemouth bass, muskie, northern pike, smallmouth bass and walleye. So at the conclusion of our namekagon trip in 2011 we put our heads together and finally just let go well for redhorse sake, lets take a year off from canada, and spend seven or eight days right here, right on the namekagon river. A canoe is best for reaching the lessaccessible sections. In the summer, some people have caught 100, 200, even 300 bass a day. Smallmouth bass are the best fish to catch, and fly fishing is a superb way to catch them this is the place for accurate and helpful information on fly fishing for smallmouth, without the jargon or hype.
Good trout fishing exists on the namekagon river above hayward, wi. The namekagon river is a paddling staple set in a northern wisconsin backdrop and perfect for all skill levels to canoe or kayak. The namekagon is not known as a hex hatch river, for good reason. Lamberti 1 1university of notre dame department of biological sciences notre dame, in 46556 2national park service st. Join me on a musky or smallmouth bass fishing trip on the scenic namekagon river. Fly fishing report and forecast for namekagon river, wisconsin. Fly fishing for smallmouth bass on namekagon river with hffc. The entire namekagon river is in wisconsin and fishing follows wisconsin rules. Stream smallmouth fishing tim holschlag river smallmouth fishing tim holschlag this book is kind of like what badgerboyng said about tony beans book, its more of a classic that speaks to the old days of smallie fishing and dale hollow.
His fishing attempts were often thwarted by the din of 14yearolds demanding less paddling and more. Namekagon river canoeing and kayaking, wisconsin trail guide. Hayward fly fishing company fly fishing for smallmouth. This video shows just how blizzardlike the hexagenia limbata hatch can be. Feb 17, 2016 namekagon river my cousins 20 inch northern pike taken from the namekagon river, july 4th, 2015.
Jul 22, 2018 fly fishing for smallmouth bass on the namekagon river in hayward, wisconsin. The namekagon river offers the ideal destination for fishermen searching for a great fishing spot. One good section is upstream of the dayton lake reservoir. Fly fishing can be one of the most effective ways to catch smallmouth bass and musky. When not guiding and fishing on the lakes of northern wisconsin, todd spends the other half of his time targeting muskies on the wisconsin river system with his clients. Smallmouth bass and muskellunge fisheries in three. Croix river, above its confluence with the namekagon, and wendy, bob nasby and i were looking for smallmouth. Photo by tim lesmeister the sport show season is upon us, and there are many vacation destinations to consider as you walk up and down the aisles. Namekagon dam landing, namekagon river, canoeing and. Wisconsin conservation department, 1958 smallmouth bass fishing 11 pages. Walleyes, crappies, muskies and large and smallmouth bass are all part of the sportfish buffet in this region of the state, and while namekagon holds all these species, its best known for its spectacular crappie fishery. Fly fishing for smallmouth bass on the namekagon river st. I found these fishing charters on fishingbooker and they all look cool.
Gordon dam to riverside landing, riverside landing to nevers dam landing. A grand slam of a pike, muskie, smallmouth bass, and walleye are all possible in one day of fly fishing the st. The namekagon river fishery area was formed when the wisconsin conservation commission purchased 108. Hayward fly fishing company, 15849 w 2nd st, hayward, wi. Regulations listed below may not reflect fish species actually found in the lake. Namekagon river fishing report for april 10, 2017 another great day on the namekagon river. The anglers guide contains detailed information to help you untangle the regulations. Fishing guides saint croix national scenic riverway u. For my money, tims new book is the best of the lot. Successful smallmouth bass fishing depends on a variety of factors, including weather, habitat, time of year, type of tackle, and the tactics you decide to use on any given day. Northern wisconsin musky and bass fly fishing guides and fly shop in hayward, wisconsin.
It is definitely good enough to take off work so get out there. Guide client gary knerr captures the fall beauty of namakagon river great day on the chippewa river with our friends from tight lines. River smallmouth fishing is the most complete book about smallmouth ive ever seen. Float trips are available june through october for one or. Estimated to have 1,000 fish per mile, it is also one of the top smallmouth bass fisheries in the country, based on quantity and quality of fish caught. I offer guided fishing trips based out of the northwest wisconsin communities of spooner and hayward.
Things such as lips, slipping, crawfish, dabbling, downstream retrieve, current breaks, reprap, piling, stump knocking, bottom walking, and ugly bugs will come to light. Whether you like fishing for trout, smallmouth bass, musky, walleye, or even sturgeon, the namekagon river has a fishing experience for you. Trucksized boulders, deadfalls, riffles and waterfalls are all part of the matrix here that is best accessed by cartopper or canoe and fished in a downstream float. But being hooked to my line it was at the mercy of the musky that swam to within inches of the 15inch smallmouth bass. Croix national scenic riverway a real treasure near hayward, wisconsin in northwest wisconsin. The last smallmouth by tony bean if you like to read about fishing especially smallmouth this is a goo. A very educated pick for river fishing enthusiasts. In addition to trout, the namekagon also produces walleye, bass, muskellunge, northern pike and panfish. Went with a group of 9 family members on a saturday in august. All smallies were caught and released on streamers. The section from hayward down river to its confluence with the st croix is a transition zone. The gorgeous john day river in oregon remains the longest unfettered and undammed river in the united states. Apr 10, 2017 namekagon river fishing report for april 10, 2017 another great day on the namekagon river.
Namekagon a good warmup for minnesota stream trout opener. Motor trolling is allowed with up to 3 hooks, baits, or lures, per angler. I decided to do a little exploring by poling up river near larsens landing going almost to the hwy 63 bridge crossing. Well float down river in my 14 stealthcraft drift boat. Gapen howto fish river smallmouth book gapen fishing. From the namekagon dam landing, the narrow river quietly meanders through low banks of fen forest and open marsh for the first several miles. The fishing on this stretch of water is very similar to the lower reaches of the nearby namekagon, aside from the impounded sections. The upper river, especially above the namekagon, is far smaller and potentially easier exploited than river segments farther down the river. Leaving the river to go home on sunday was always extremely depressing. Though most of these flies and techniques have been developed and refined in the rivers and lakes of the midwest a hotbed of smallmouth fly fishing anglers can adapt them for their waters. Jacks was very busy, and we had to wait in line to register. The namekagon has received national recognition for the naturally reproducing brown and brook trout fisheries on the section of river upstream of hayward.
Croix is a state boundary river and is referred to specifically in minnesota and. This was a few days back, on the upper reaches of the st. Consult fly fishing reports and forecasts at whacking fatties for the latest weather reports and fly. Namekagon river wisconsin 2020 all you need to know. The upper reaches of the namekagon offer world class fishing for trophy brown trout. A lot of the time there is hardly anyone fishing on many segments of the river above st. With the temperatures approaching 90degrees my son josh and i figured it would be a perfect day to float the namekagon river. This old black water holds a number of big smallmouth just waiting for a.
These will be city fisherman who dont know any better than to fish for namekagon browns in broad daylight. The mighty smallmouth is found in over 2,000 rivers and thousands of lakes across north america, and readily strikes flies year around. Im not much on reading books but i did download this several years ago on a kindle and read it at night throughout the year while layn in bed. The namekagon river runs southwesterly through hayward, wisconsin and is for sure one of the best of the best rivers. In addition to trout, the namekagon also produces walleye, bass, muskellunge, northern pike. Good read about smallmouth book smallmouth bass fishing. Smal lmouth s latest treatise, smallmouth fly fishing, is a hit. Naturally reproducing brown and brook trout are plentiful. They will tell me there aint a brown in the river never was. Whether you like fishing for trout, smallmouth bass, muskie, walleye, or even sturgeon. If true giants are the goal mille lacs, sturgeon bay, st. Namekagon river smallmouth fly fishing wisconsin youtube. Enjoyed canoeing my 1st time on namekagon river at jacks in trego, wi.
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