The last few days have been noticeable for cold wind and rain showers. I had fishing trips two days and can report that warm, waterproof and windproof clothes were the order of the day. In spite of the weather the water levels in the Saint George are falling nicely from the spring high water. It will not be long until we are at the ideal spring levels.
My focus both days were pike and pickerel as a bonus we caught a few bass. Because of the high water we were fishing in places where I normally cannot get the boat. It is interesting to fish in the marshes and backwaters that normally are choked with pickerel weed and frogs; well out of our reach. A side benefit is all of the ducks and geese that are there to be seen. Teal both blue and green winged, wood ducks by the dozens along with the usual mallards and black ducks. Saturday I even saw a group of pintails an unusual sighting for this part of the world.
The catching is slow and I think that the fish are a little sluggish on the line but it is great to be out. For the next month the air and water will be warming a little every day and I am looking forward to spending more time on the water with improving fishing each time out.
The summer season is not far off and my calendar is filling. I would love to spend time with you again pets plan a time together!
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| On the Water Again this Morning |
| Getting Ready for the Coming Season |
| Guides Vacation Report |
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On the Water Again this Morning
At last! It has been a long cold winter to be sure with a spring that just did not want to start. Still it is 60 degrees this morning without much wind and a cloudy sky. This is the fun part of being a guide, I have to scout for the fish. That really means a few hours on the water for me, poking around to see what has changed over the winter.
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Getting Ready for the Coming Season |
