Road Trip!

Headed to the UP this afternoon for a weekend fishing with Dad and some top-notch guides. Tomorrow we're going to chase some trout on the Escanaba River with Brad Petzke of Riversnorth. I've heard so many good things about Brad and his intimate knowledge of UP streams and rivers. My interactions with him have been fun and engaging and seems like a really good guy to share a day on the river. Sounds like it will mostly be nymphing and dries, maybe stripping a few streamers.

Saturday I'm sure Dad and I will fish somewhere in the UP. We have a couple of solid secret spots, or may seek out something new. Rain on Friday should bring some much-needed water and hatches to the mix.

Sunday morning we'll head downstate to meet up with Jon Ray for the big trout freak show. Plan is to seek out the hidey holes of some big pigs. As Jon said on the phone, "You guys are just fine catching trout you can hold in one hand on your own. I want us to find some that take TWO hands." Love that about fishing with Jon -- once he's comfortable with your basic skills and knows you want to learn, he'll always advance your skills.

Lot of road and river miles, but should be fun with Dad, a good chance to see some out of the way places, and a blast with some guide friends.

-Sean-