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Monday, April 8, 2013

SIGNS OF SPRING LIFE

Glorious sunshine and a warming wind from the south west. The eastern towhee has been seen if not heard. Cardinals are very active, which is more than one can ascribe to many of the red-cassocked Roman clergy. Daffodils are now in full bloom, and buds are appearing everywhere. Plus the very fact that I have been in shirt sleeves all day must announce something!

I did not fish, preferring instead a post-luncheon nap and a a little tackle maintenance. I did however wander down to the pond and quietly watched. After a few minutes a large dark shadow appeared under the water some thirty feet from me, then broke the surface with a splash. A bass, probably three pounds in weight. (Oh at least!) Yes, spring is here.

Sunday, April 7, 2013

A NEW SEASON?

Today the sun has shone consistently for the first day in a while, and despite the persistent and gusty north-west wind the temperatures have climbed into the mid fifties Fahrenheit. Glancing at the forecast for the week I note with glee that even higher temperatures are expected, with no frost. That means one thing for this rather impatient angler: The water temperature of the now replenished ponds will be rising. Given that the local smallmouth bass are said to begin spring feeding habits when their habitat reaches forty-seven degrees this bodes well. I feel a few hours rod and line maintenance coming on tomorrow, and perhaps a short visit with waders to a shallow, sandy incline.