Okay, so the opener was a bomb, as far as the fishing was concerned. The rivers were raging like ... like that scene in the original Willy Wonka with the chocolate rivers, only add a raging torrent. ... Or better yet, the rivers were flowing like exploding kegs of root beer. Yeah, that's the ticket.
Thanks to all who attended the annual opener at the Silver's. It was, afetr all, about the ritual of getting out on the opener, no matter how much the weather conspired against us.
Special thanks go out tot Hal for being the "team" photographer, and for Ken and Terry for providing the pre-requisite sardonic humor. Despite the conditions, it was nice to see everyone, including Roy, who refused to be recorded for the upcoming FWJ episode. (Yes, folks, Roy does exist.)
Special thanks go out out long suffering spouse Lynn for providing the calorie laden bagels with egg, cheese, sausage and bacon. We'll think of you sweetly at our next colonoscopy.
Weather continues to be a pain in the ass. The rivers are not going to clear anytime soon, so it looks like a painful wait to wet a line.
Speaking of wetting a line, I was convinced not to go home Saturday without trying my luck, so Biff Bigsby and I tried the Eau Galle for half an hour, just to say we did. You're a good man, Biff. The bottom line is I'm convinced the melt-off is more detrimental in terms of lowering stream temps than it is for the run-off, but that's a commentary for another day.
Chris and I will be in the studio the next day or two, so check out our newest episode, coming your way soon. We'll be sure to post pictures from our opener, including yours truly playing with deer dung. (Hey, I was doing an experiment.)
I'm off to Montana and Wyoming this Saturday, so I'm looking forward to reporting on the trip. As always, it should be entertaining. Be well all, and keep listening to FWJ. We love ya!
joe
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There is an uncommon juxtaposition of conditions on the Rush River today. The water level is up, the banks and grass islands are all edged with ice from our cold snap, and the water is still foamy and amber from last week's melting. What's a poor farmer from the northwoods to do?
Water is coming down and much more clear today.
Water is still pretty clear on the Rush even though heavy rain was called for in other parts of the region.
Joe could get a job reading profesionally for "books on tape!" I tell ya son yer in the right line of work there.
I love Sigurd Olson. He is just about our family author. Makes gift giving easy. You can always give someone in the family a book by Sigurd Olson. Or Jim Brandenburg! He may not podcast as well though!
It is a hard sell to my husband in hard times though. "Look, honey, I bought another book!" It doesn't fly well. I'll have to use your gambit for fly rods and kayaks, "Look, honey, I bought YOU a new book!"
Thanks for the kind words and the stream updates, Sue. Couldn't agree more about Sig. If you have some book or poetry suggestions, I'd sure like to hear them.
Also, Chris and I recorded on a portable mic this last episode, due to time constraints. Was the sound too fuzzy? Just curious.
joe
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