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All in Wisconsin Trout Fishing
The Bad Axe, a beautiful river but with a sad and violent history.
On top of a bluff overlooking the majestic Mississippi river, in Eastman, Wisconsin, sits one of the more unique bed and breakfasts I have come across in my travels.
Having lived in the Richland County portion of the Driftless for over 34 years, my wife and I have had the great pleasure of enjoying the changing seasons from the top of a beautiful ridge.
When people stop by our farm on their way to Wildcat Mountain State Park or the Kickapoo Valley Reserve, they are often in awe of the beauty.
As if the stigma of talking about mental health and finding proper help was a barrier for those affected, throw in living in rural America and hope can all but disappear.
Over the past couple of years in my travels through the Wisconsin Driftless, it has amazed me to see how some farms, houses, and businesses have survived over 100 years.
My friend Jim Furley and I fished Thursday morning until 11am. It was sunny out and the trout were quite persnickety this outing.
It was a foggy morning in my home water. I was fishing with Chris Young. This morning was not the best for fishing but the scenery was very memorable.
Many people love trout fishing like I do. Some love the adrenaline rush hooking into a large trout and feeling and hearing the drag on their reel screaming.
When an employee of the DNR is impressed with a trout, you take notice.
Trout closed on the 15th of October and will reopen on the first Saturday of January.
About 20 years ago my home waters "Wisconsin Driftless" were teaming with brook trout.
