This week our destination is the Driftless region of Southwest Wisconsin.  Our guest is expert guide and fly fisherman, Matt Wagner, owner of the Driftless Angler fly shop in Viroqua, WI.  Matt tells why the Driftless is the best-kept secret in the Midwest and shares tips, techniques, and the fly patterns you need to catch trout and lots of ‘em.   Added bonus, fishing leech patterns for lunker trout.  With host, Steve Haigh

• See pictures of Matt’s top flies for the Driftless on Facebook!  https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast
• Steve’s video fishing the Driftless with his son: https://youtu.be/VkSJNDRob4k

The Driftless Angler Fly Shop:  https://www.driftlessangler.com/

• Address: 106 S Main St Viroqua, Wisconsin 54665:  https://goo.gl/maps/8vzecycSJdDMCjJK8
• Fishing Reports: https://www.driftlessangler.com/articles?tag=fishing-report

• On Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/daflyshop
• On Instagram:  @driftlessAngler
• Stop by the shop to pick up stream maps

State of Wisconsin Color-coded trout streams maps:  https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/fishing/trout/streammaps.html   (key counties from the Podcast include Vernon, Crawford, Monroe, La Crosse)

Destination Angler:

• The Destination Angler Website and Show Notes:   http://destinationangler.libsyn.com/

• On Facebook

• Get updates and pictures of destinations covered on each podcast: https://www.facebook.com/DestinationAnglerPodcast
• Join in the conversation with the Destination Angler Connection group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/984515755300748/
• On Instagram: @destinationanglerpodcast
• GoFundMe site: donate to the Help Fishing Guides Survive the Coronavirus: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Coronavirus-fishing-guide-fund

Comments, suggestions and guides interested in being on the show, contact your host, Steve Haigh, email [email protected]

Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or where ever you get your podcasts

Recorded June 30, 2020.  Episode 12.

Podcast edited by Podcast Volume  https://www.podcastvolume.com/

Music on the show by A Brother’s Fountain, “Hitch Hike-Man”, on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/406xtacQIl0jIvWElyLRfC?si=KT8jSjpFTrSQORaJuvsGIA