The 3rd Saturday in May. That’s a big day for all of us. The tributaries open up for the fishing season.

We love fishing the main rivers. But the creeks and small streams are something else. Something special. Smaller water, tight casting, and sometimes surprisingly big fish.

The creeks will clear up to fish-able water levels first so we may be forced to get our trout fix in little water, But hey, that’s just fine with us.

So get out and explore a little creek you have never fished. Who knows. It might be your new secret spot.

-The MAngler