Tom Helgeson and Bob White are both rabid avid conservationists. One speaks with his pen and the other, predominantly with paint. They both are story tellers. Their contributions have enlightened generations of dreamers who share their passion for adventure and commitment to cause. They are great good men who have earned the respect and admiration […]

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Traveling to Chile to fish for trout was one of the most memorable trips in my life. It’s beauty was breath-taking. My friend Marcel Sijnesael, is owner of Patagonian Base Camp and has taken initiative to keep the beauty in and the invaders out. I thought you should know about his effort. Oh, if you […]

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Hi Andy, I was fishing a brook trout stream in Wisconsin at the end of the summer and had quite a bit of luck using a Joes hopper.  I snapped a couple of pictures of the trout I caught including one pretty large brook trout (see attached pictures).    When I got home and looked at […]

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(Jay your email address would not work so here is an answer to your question, I hope you are watching the site.) Question for you regarding waders. I bought a pair of breathable Hodgmens from Sportmen’s Wearhouse at the going out of business sale.  I got what I paid for.  They were leaking within two […]

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My friend Joseph from One More Cast Fly Shop has put together two fabulous weekend get-aways this winter for the fly tier. Located at the Mayfly Lodge in Viroqua, Wisconsin, this outing will have all the elements necessary for a great tying adventure. Tell him the Gray Goat sent you! Join One More Cast Fly […]

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It has been ten days since the last of 4 swimming scoundrels pulled me to the end of my rope. I am haunted by the memories of these fish and hope to relive the magnificence, that is the Brule River, one last time before the end of the steelhead season on November 15, 2009 . […]

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Quick Report Tues. 27- Went zero for zero. Not a lot of action out there from those who I talked to. Anglers were hooking 1 or 2 fish a day. Wed. 28- Conditions perfect! Hook 4, land zero. Fish are smarter than me today. Hook 1 early, 1 mid afternoon, 2 at end of day. […]

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As Halloween approaches, a fair warning goes out to all anglers. BEWARE! The Snag Monsters have grown in size and await their next meal……… This article is about a sub-species of Snag Monster living in the Brule River. The latin name Bruleus devouorus is well known throughout the region and is responsible for the heinous […]

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