12th Annual Trout Day

[Jim W]

Set for May 5th annually held in Forestville Mystery Cave State Park.

Any experienced stream fishermen interested in volunteering, send private.

This is NOT an event geared towards specific applications, political or group affiliation.

More details to come!

Keep the rods bendin'!!!

Jim W

[DARK30]

Count me in again Jim...can't wait to hit the streams.

[itchmesir]

I made it one year.. Seemed very well organized.. some good info for beginners

[Nate McVey]

Will try to make it this year, but will surely put another box together for you Jim.

[Jim W]

Update:

Friend of Trout Day, humorist, author and story teller Al Batt will return again this year.

Fisheries friend will provide a electro fishing demonstration and again a wonderful presentation on streams and trout. Weiner roast and door prizes once again. More to come.

In Process: Last year I received a permit(first of it's kind) to allow those registered at Trout Day, to fish with out a license or trout stamp on the designated waters of the South Branch Root river in the state park. Just need to get the paper work in.

Thanks Nate!! All are welcome to come, and or donate.

Keep the rods bendin'!!!

Jim W

[DARK30]

Heres a couple clips from last year.

Part 1

More videos at HSOshow.com

Part 2

More videos at HSOshow.com

[sowbug1171]

jim, email me tyler and myself will be there as ussual, let me know what you need done

[Jim W]

Thanks Bob I will. Thanks for the clips Kev!

As you can see I can't possibly help this size of crowd by myself. I get a few helpers each year, but could use more. If you are an experienced stream fisherman fly or spin come on down I'll find someone who would love to learn from you.

Keep the rod bendin'!!!

Jim W

[chocolab]

nice vids.looks like a real good time!

[Jim W]

Update:

I just received the Special Permit from the DNR. All adults registered at the 12th Annual Trout Day can fish in the park with out a fishing license or trout stamp on the designated waters of the South Branch. Must be catch and release. No where else folks does this happen.

Keep the rods bendin'!!!!

Jim W

[Jim W]

For those interested here is a penciled agenda for the day.

8:30AM Rolls, juice, coffee and registration.

9:00AM Welcome

9:05AM

Introduction to streams, stream trout and SE MN stream geology and driftless area DNR's Steve Klotz.

10:00AM ish

Intro to fly fishing ( provided by friend of Trout Day Bob Johnston and son)and spin fishing. (If I get enough rolls and coffee I might share what little I have learned about stream fishing in SE MN)

Q and A through out the day

Immediately following:

Fishing, hiking, morel hunting, story telling and good old fellowship.

Rods and reels provided for those who need them(limited supply)

12:00PM Noon sharp! Weiner Roast

12:30PM Humorist, story teller, author and orinthologist Al Batt will speak.

If you have watched the movie a "Big Year" Al has gone birding not too long ago with one of the main characters portrayed in the movie. Cool stuff..

Following the all time favorite electrofishing demonstration on the stream.

Come witness how the DNR collects stream data working towards their creel surveys.

*** Please try to car pool to the parking area. Last year there wasn;t any place to park.(I guess that's a good thing?)

After that for those interested, we return to the pavillion where I give away rods and reels, t-shirts etc.

One month out folks.

Keep the rods bendin'!!!

Jim W

[DARK30]

Soon!

I probably won't make it down again before trout day so I'm really looking forward to it. I put a bug in former Minnesota Vikings player Jeff Siemon's ear this morning at church...he said he might be able to join in on the fun with his son. Hopefully he can make it...great guy!

I'll be down on Friday. Staying at the Trail Head Inn in Preston... if anybody wants to hook up, let me know.

[Jim W]

Looks like decent weather again folks. Please note 8:30 AM registration and the first presentation starts at 9:00AM sharp. Out of respect for others and the presenters, please be on time.

A full days agenda will be available at registrations.

Looking forward!!!

Jim W

[DARK30]

Fun time as usual. Thanks again Jim!

[Jim W]

Thanks Kevin,

Not quite as many as last year, but the blame falls on yours truly for not having as much time to focus on advertising. Granted the kids to adults ratio was much better this year. Good to see kids getting out!

Thanks for your help Kev, Steve and Chris, Steve Klotz (of course), Al Batt, my folks and most importantly my wife and children who helped a lot this year!!!

Looking forward to #13

Keep the rods bendin'!!

Jim W

[uffdapete]

Trout Day would be near the top of the list of what I miss about SE MN. For someone who loves to fish few things are more enjoyable than seeing the younger generation get into fishing and Trout Day had a lot to do with that.

Jim you do a first class job with this and it's exciting to see how it's grown over the years.