One of the great parts of being a guide is having to actually spend time finding the fish or birds or making sure that water levels are right. There is nothing better than having to spend the afternoon launching the boat and poking around to see if I can find a few fish on an afternoon like this. The breeze was light when I started and went to nothing as the afternoon progressed. As you can see in this picture the water was just like glass and I can verify that the air temperature was nearly perfect.
I took the Lund up into Round Pond to do a little poking around and I have a lot to report. First the new Lund made it right up under the bridge with no problem even though I am sure it is heavier that the old one and I am guessing draws a little more water. Next the alewives are in both Seven Tree and Round Ponds. Today at least though the bass fishing did not seem to be effected. I caught enough fish to keep my interest, although not one largemouth. Sorry no pictures, at first I did not think of it and then when I did I realized how hard taking a picture of a fish is when you are alone and not really ready. Camera well hidden away and all of that.
Finally there were all kinds of great bird sightings. A cooperative adult eagle in Round Pond with a nice white head and tail. A Northern Oriole singing his heart out in an elm along the river. Two pairs of loons that I am sure were delighted to have the alewives in the ponds. A bunch of warblers most notable was a Cerulean in the alders along the shore of Round Pond. Last was a large flock of wood ducks (maybe 50 in all) that flew out of the flooded brush along the shore.
I did remember though that I need to put sunscreen and insect repellant in the boat. For some reason the bugs did not bother me but the sun really got my face and hands. I’ve already made sure both are on board for the next trip on Saturday with clients.
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