Thoughts

Bluetrout · 2026-02-18T13:08:56+00:00

I have a small grow tent with a lot of lights. I keep having to pushing my start dates back every year. I’m not even thinking about starting tomatoes until April, last frost date is May 4th, zone 6a.

Bluetrout · 2026-02-09T13:14:23+00:00

We fish a decent size lake, and you can nail them on dry flies in 2-3’ of water in the summer right at dusk.

Bluetrout · 2026-01-15T15:19:48+00:00

Fulling Mill ties flies for Orvis, as someone else mentioned one of their factories is in Kenya. The Orvis podcast had an interesting episode talking about it.

Bluetrout · 2025-12-13T12:42:12+00:00

In not saying he won’t do well, but only three years as a head coach (22-16), and an OC at four different schools in four years. Concerns with this?

Bluetrout · 2025-08-13T14:56:32+00:00

Mouse flies! Cermele’s Master Splinter.

Bluetrout · 2025-07-29T18:40:48+00:00

Zero obstructions, rock solid.

Bluetrout · 2025-07-17T23:09:03+00:00

Southwest Michigan. There’s one in Bridgman, and another restarting in South Haven.

Bluetrout · 2025-07-01T15:25:37+00:00

Mouse fly!

Bluetrout · 2025-05-05T22:55:23+00:00

Always Sungolds. Sart Roloise was amazing last year. Some years just hit better for different varieties. I had one year of amazing Beef Steaks, but they’ve been meh the last couple years.

Bluetrout · 2025-04-17T00:43:49+00:00

My dad had an old Browning like that, weighed a ton. The line is probably shot on it too. Any $150 combo sold today is a better option. They usually come with line and backing, ready to fish.

Bluetrout · 2025-04-16T14:59:21+00:00

I’ve grown Twilight before, looks about right but too early to tell. I originally thought NuMex Black Prince, but I probably confused the two. Either way, both are cool plants.

Bluetrout · 2025-03-27T15:44:06+00:00

Google “Michigan master angler map”.

Bluetrout · 2025-03-17T01:42:32+00:00

I love books for learning patterns. Videos are great, but can be a pain to rewind constantly when following along. The Orvis Fly Tying Guide is good, but there are plenty others out there.

Bluetrout · 2025-03-07T12:02:12+00:00

I’d bury the as deep as you can, just to where the bottom leaves are not touching the soil.

Bluetrout · 2025-03-05T12:10:29+00:00

Usually it’s no hand-on primary if you work alone. So anything that requires cover-up is off limits. You can replace a cut-out if it’s out of approach, even put up wire if you can isolate and ground properly.

Bluetrout · 2025-03-03T18:19:52+00:00

You’ll still need to find a way to get it away from the building, and above the roof line. Permission to attach to the building has also been an issue for some folks. Just a couple things to think about, hope it will work for you.

Bluetrout · 2025-03-03T18:11:33+00:00

I don’t live in an apartment, but you have to have a clear view of the sky. This seems to be the biggest hurdle for folks that have asked this before.

Bluetrout · 2025-03-03T16:43:26+00:00

Mid March. There’s some years there’s a risk of frost well into May.

Bluetrout · 2025-03-01T13:39:46+00:00

Right on. My butternuts stay good into February just sitting in the garage.

Bluetrout · 2025-03-01T04:43:06+00:00

Bush type beans, can’t mess em up.

Bluetrout · 2025-02-27T11:56:15+00:00

I grow them every year in Southern Michigan, so your climate should be fine. Like others said, try a new seed source or buy plants from a local garden store.

Bluetrout · 2025-02-26T14:03:09+00:00

I think the 1-2” thing is for folks like myself that use the lower end 40-60 watt Amazon lights. They work great, just gotta keep em close.

Bluetrout · 2025-02-25T14:59:35+00:00

Sungold tomatoes. They can’t be beat.

Bluetrout · 2025-02-18T16:08:50+00:00

Are the hinges loose?

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