Trout stream levels ideal
IRON MOUNTAIN — Trout anglers are finding ideal stream conditions, according to Outdoors Report sources. Coming home with full creel, of course, is no sure thing. “The browns are biting but the brookies are mostly small,” said Don Ciochetto of The Sport Shop in Iron River. At Whispering Pines Outpost in Breitung Township, John Grier reported an angler pleased with a 15-inch brookie. “Overall, fishing is still very good,” said Grier. Walter Roberts of Florence Sport & Bait suggested crawlers or beaver tails as the best trout baits. “Stream levels now are about perfect,” he added. Bass fishing is also improving, Roberts said. Anglers are coaxing bigger largemouths to hit near weed beds in 10 to 15 feet of water, using pike or walleye suckers for bait, he said. Tom Bean of Crystal Bait in Crystal Falls said Iron County anglers are having some success using crawlers or sucker minnows for bass. “Walleye fishing has been pretty spotty,” he said. Reports on crappie remain good, wh
» Full StoryBass Festival winners named
CRYSTAL FALLS — The winners of the fishing contest at the 44th annual Bass Festival have been announced.
Gary Johnson of Marinette, Wis., won the perch category with a catch that was 15 ounces, 12 and 7/8 inches.
In the bluegi
State park hosts Ojibwe program
SILVER CITY — Ojibwe educators Jim and Judy St. Arnold will present their special interpretive program ‘‘Ojibwe Culture and Way of Life’’ tonight and Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Union Bay Campground at the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.
» Full Story
Dickinson shooters claim ‘Pig Iron’ titles
NEGAUNEE — Tony Erickson of Kingsford and Peter Kennedy of Iron Mountain earned first place finishes at the Negaunee Rod and Gun Club’s annual Pig Iron Classic.
The classic is an all-metal pistol shoot with some targets ranging out to 30
Browns biting in Iron County; muskie fishing picking up
IRON MOUNTAIN — Trout season is in full swing and — no surprise — the best reports are coming from Iron County.
There are 902 miles of rivers and streams in Iron County, including five blue ribbon trout streams. For a map of Iron County,
Outdoors briefs
Dunbar shoot
on July 26
DUNBAR, Wis. — The Dunbar Sportsmen’s Club and the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association-Wisconsin Chapter will host a fund-raising shooting event on Saturday, July 26.
» Full Story
Outdoors Poll
Should helmets be required for bicycle riders? Yes. It will reduce injuries and deaths.
Summer Moonlight 3
Vacation 3
Tennis
Little League July 19
DEREK BEFORE IRAQ
Little League State Major
Little League 11
Little League 7-16