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We provide accurate, up-to-date information for the western Wisconsin streams that are nearest our shop, where we fish often and can keep a close watch on conditions.

 

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Upper Kinnickinnic River

Lower Kinnickinnic River

Rush River

Willow River

 

5/8/08 Streams in our area are in steller condition. Expect to find caddis, midges and Baetis on your favorite water.

Upper Kinnickinnic River

Section: Upstream from River Falls

Water Flow:

normal

Water Temp:

44-48 dagrees on 4/27/08

Clarity

clear

Hatches:

midges, definitely Baetis

Suggested Patterns:

Blue Dun Emerger, Tung Head Pheasant Tail, TP's BWO Parachute

Additional Comments:

 

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Lower Kinnickinnic River

Section: Below the town of River Falls - downstream from the second dam.

Water Flow:

normal

Water Temp:

no data

Water Clarity:

clear

Hatches:

Baetis, midges

Suggested Patterns:

Tung Head Pheasant Tail, Blue Dun Emerger, BWO Snow Shoe Dun, Rusty Wet Spinner

Additional Comments:

 

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Rush River

Section: Martell to US 10

Water Flow:

normal

Water Temp:

54 degrees at 11 AM on 5/7/08

Water Clarity:

clear

Hatches:

caddis

Suggested Patterns:

Pheasant Tails, Blue Dun Emergers, various BWO duns

Additional Comments:

Dan reports caddis activity pretty much all day. Lucky guy, huh?

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Willow River

Section: Burkhardt to confluence

Water Flow:

high

Water Temp:

no data

Water Clarity:

dirty

Hatches:

no data

Suggested Patterns:

Woolly Buggers, Tung Head Skip

Additional Comments:

 

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