Sunday, July 1, 2012

Will a Real Minnesota Brewer Please Stand Up?

Date: June 29th 

Weather: 92 degrees

Stream: High and clear

Hatch: Minimal

Beer: The Dancing Man

            For such a long time I have taken leaky waders as a fact of life. I just bought a new pair and my mind was shattered by the fact that I spent a few hours on the river and my socks and camo pants were completely dry. The only thing which brought me down to earth was the big blister on my heel the size of a nickel.

            The water is still high from the seven inches of rain we received over the course of a week but it’s now running clear. It’s sad to say but I think the peak of the mayfly hatches are over July always has a few surprises. I hooked two trout, one on a cahill and the other on a caddis. Not the greatest night but compared to 2011 this year has just been fantastic. As the water levels start leveling the fishing should pick up.


            On a side note, my disappointment in our local Midwest brewers continues. My search for a solid complimentary beer to the dancing man has produced nothing. Bell’s has some decent beers but what sane person wants to spend ten dollars for a sixer? Summit is just disappointing and New Glarus is pretty good. Maybe, I’m too demanding but it feels like all these brewers are selling the fact that they are craft brewers but not being innovative.  

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