driftless

Fly fishing spring creeks can be incredibly rewarding, yet challenging. Join PJ Smith, a Driftless guide and Spring Creek expert, as he shares his secrets for finding fish year-round, including winter and nighttime strategies. Discover how to sneak up on spooky trout, the best casting techniques, and the essential flies to tie for success in the Driftless area. Whether you're a seasoned angler or just starting, PJ's insights will enhance your fishing experience. Don't miss out on learning when fishing is not fishing and when not fishing is fishing—an intriguing perspective that could change your approach!

Join us as we explore the enchanting Driftless Area, where conservation meets agriculture, and the past informs the future. Our guest, Carol Abrahamzon, Executive Director at Mississippi Valley Conservancy, shares her remarkable transition from nursing to farming and her eventual foray into conservation work. Discover the beauty of this unique region as we discuss how farmers are using sustainable practices to ensure their lands thrive for generations. Carol unveils the significance of conservation easements in preserving these precious ecosystems and the extraordinary efforts to maintain biodiversity through stream protection and buffer strips.

Geri Meyer is here to talk about all things driftless fly fishing. We will discover what the crane fly hatch is all about, we...