Southeast Minnesota Fly Fishing Report October 2023

Paul Young Midge 6' 3"

This is a Like New condition Paul Young Midge 6' 3" Bamboo Fly Rod. This rod comes with 2 full length tips, Bag and Original rod tube. The Midge throws a 4wt fly line very well. The ferrules are black anodized aluminum stepdown style.The wraps are black and the varnish is good.The grip is 4 1/2" long shaped to a small blunt cigar. The all-cork reel seat adds another 3 1/2" and is flatted for the reel foot and utilizes two black anodized rings. A cork flare at the base of the seat retains the slide rings. The rod bag is original and a copper colored silk-like material. All-aluminum rod tube with a gold anodized collar. For Sale $3,500 Call or Email.

Fly Fishing isn't closed for people who are willing to brave the winter. There are a few designated areas. A few of those areas are Lanesboro city limits, Preston city limits, Forestville State Park, White Water State Park, Chatfield, Rushford and Spring Valley. The areas that have been fishing well for us this week and been through lanesboro using Nymphs and Streamers and Forestville has been getting a decent BWO hatch in the afternoons. Water levels are still low but rain is expected this week along with a big temperature drop. We have also noticed on a few of the streams that the brown trout are starting to spawn and Redds are showing up so watch your step out there. Guided trips are still available.

Flies Recommended:

#16 Prince Nymph

#18 BWO

#8 Wooly Bugger Black or Olive

#14-16 Scud Pink, Orange or Green.