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July 9, 2020

Trout Fishing the Wisconsin Driftless with Matt Wagner

Trout Fishing the Wisconsin Driftless with Matt Wagner

The Destination Angler Podcast – July 9, 2020

This week our destination is the Driftless region of Southwest Wisconsin.  Our guest is expert guide and fly fisherman, Matt Wagner, owner of the Driftless Angler fly shop in Viroqua, WI.  Matt tells why the Driftless is the best-kept secret in the Midwest and shares tips, techniques, and the fly patterns you need to catch trout and lots of ‘em.   Added bonus, fishing leech patterns for lunker trout.  With host, Steve Haigh

The Driftless Angler Fly Shop:  https://www.driftlessangler.com/

State of Wisconsin Color-coded trout streams maps:  https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/fishing/trout/streammaps.html   (key counties from the Podcast include Vernon, Crawford, Monroe, La Crosse)

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Recorded June 30, 2020.  Episode 12.

Podcast edited by Podcast Volume  https://www.podcastvolume.com/

Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”, on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/406xtacQIl0jIvWElyLRfC?si=KT8jSjpFTrSQORaJuvsGIA

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