Stream Stalker

Popularity of fly fishing for Muskies continues to soar.

Thu, January 26, 2012

While many conventional Muskie fishermen view fly fishing as an unrealistic way to catch Muskies, the sport of fly fishing Muskies continues to gain popularity.  Few know that there are at least two guiding services in Wisconsin that exclusively fish for Muskies armed only with a fly rod.  Their guiding service is booming.  And why not, as they consistently put Muskies in the boat with the same regularity as those throwing casting outfits.

Then, this morning I get an email from a guy sending me this information concerning the world championships of Muskie fly fishing:

http://www.muskychampionship.com/

If you read through the rules and regulations, you will see that this tourney is going to run just like the River Bassin Tourney my buddy Jim and I won last July.  Catch-n-release with pictures for proof of catch.  This type of tourney may be the future of fishing tournaments.  As you can see on the site, they already have guys signed up and have an impressive number of company sponsors.  If it was not so far away, I would seriously considering sending in my entry fee.  Of course, with my limited amount of Muskie fishing experience, my chances of winning would next to none, but think of all the information I could glean from guys who have been catching Muskies on the fly for years.

If you still think that fly fishing for Muskies is a “when hell freezes over” type of thing, check out these two links of two guiding services in Wisconsin.  Check out the size and numbers of Muskies they catch on the fly:

http://www.muskycountryoutfitters.com/Brad-Bohen.aspx

http://haywardflyfishingcompany.com/

I know I cannot wait to get over to Spring Lake this spring…..........................................

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