by Chris Hansen | Mar 6, 2022 | Blog, Uncategorized
The lingo. The jargon. The nomenclature. Seems like every group of guys has their own dictionary of words, phrases and coded language that is specific to them, and you’d better learn it if you don’t want to feel like an outsider. Try this sentence: “Something just...
by Chris Hansen | Apr 11, 2021 | Blog
If you were going to head onto the trout stream with one fly, what would it be? Most would choose something safe, like a hare’s ear, pheasant tail, scud. A woolly bugger would be a good bet. Dry fly snobs would likely pick an Adams. I got it in my head the...
by Chris Hansen | Mar 19, 2021 | Blog
Last week I headed across the border for the first trout session of the year. I’m glad to be getting out, but lacking the usual amount of anticipation. Typically on the first trip of the year I head to the “K” River and do a milk run of easy spots, usually catch a...
by Chris Hansen | Feb 9, 2021 | Blog, Featured, Uncategorized
I’ve seen every documentary about the Loch Ness monster and all of his cousins ever made. Shows about “Champ” from Lake Champlain or “Ogopogo” from Okanagan Lake in British Columbia will always get me to watch. There is even the legend...
by Chris Hansen | Nov 12, 2020 | Blog
This was going to be the first year that I did not buy a Wisconsin non-resident fishing license. All of the Covid hype last spring had us convinced that while we should participate in outdoor activities, we should do so close to home. Once my 2019 license expired in...
