January 15, 2021
Greetings Compleat Anglers and Happy 2021! We hope you enjoyed a safe and restful break this holiday season. Now that we're a few weeks into 2021 we wanted to give you the latest update on winter fishing conditions in our area. The short version is that local trout fishing has settled into typical winter conditions, where picking your spots and windows carefully is the name of the game. On the Great Lakes Tribs, by contrast, the fishing has held up remarkably well into January with lots of fish throughout most systems. If you can get up there before the temperature drops, it will be well worth it. Read on for the details!
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December 10, 2020
Fly anglers can be a finicky lot. We obsess over the tiniest details when it comes to the flies we use, the spots we fish, and the tackle that makes it possible. That's also what makes it challenging to pick a gift for the angler in your life. However, whether it's your fishing buddy, a friend, or a member of your family, we've sat down and put together a can't-miss gift guide to make sure that you'll wow them this holiday season. Take it from us: running a busy shop year round we've seen almost everything and know how to spot a great piece of gear when we see one. Without further ado, here is our 2020 holiday gift guide!
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December 08, 2020
Greetings Compleat Anglers! Ah yes, December is upon us. The holidays are rapidly approaching, signaled by the Christmas Tree strapped to the roof of the family van and Santa outside of the supermarket collecting for charity. Black Friday and Cyber Monday have come and gone and with shopping being the primary focus of most this month, many anglers are packing it in for the winter. Waders are hung, in the garage with care, in hopes that trout season soon will be there! However, rest assured that there are still plenty of options for determined anglers. As the mercury continues to drop and weather becomes less bearable, fewer anglers muster the gumption to get out on the water. And while that is understandable, this does provide a golden opportunity for those who do brave the cold. Read on for details!
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November 28, 2020
Greetings Compleat Anglers! The fishing has settled a bit this week across the region. The Great Lakes tribs have resumed normal conditions and have concentrated the fish slightly, and cooler temperatures on most trout rivers has made it more of a "choose your window" endeavor. Our pick this week is the Housey, which is fishing very well with anglers reporting some fantastic days. And while the bass season is winding down there are still a few worthwhile days to be had on the water before the season closes down for good. As always read on for the details!
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