Ben, Is hay creek still producing mainly dinky browns? It is a fun stream in the winter, due to the close proximity and lack of people. If the crowds showed up though, it would loose its appeal real quick! I have not gooten out yet this winter . If I have the time, I usually go much deeper south and east! Some other closer stuff that can be fun though include the cannon and zumbro rivers. What are your normal streams of choice? cheers
I like to fish the Rush River in Wis. It’s close and the fish are much bigger, unlike those little ones in Hay Creek. I also enjoy getting up to The North Shore. Brook trout are small, but you can get away from some of the crowds. If you don’t mind the hike(and i don’t).
I’m pretty jealous! Somewhere around 47 days to wait yet. With the weather the way it’s been, it just feels like early trout season! Thank God for trib fishing here!