April Fool

[heysambennett]

I should have thought ahead and brought some gloves. I've been down in Dixie for ten days and I forgot how Midwest Spring goes.

I talked two dinks out of their hiding holes down in St. Chuck yesterday evening. Both came right off the break as soon as the Rapala stopped swimming hard. Short trip, maybe 45 minutes, I fished the backside of a few choice boulders. Classic "swing it out and let the current do the work" fishing. Surprised at the flow. Last time I fished the current was ripping. Seemed to me the fish have been able to scatter a bit and get some leg room. That's good news for a few of my favorite spots.

[Ken G]

The river's been trying to come down. Made a few quick steep drops over the weekend and now seems to be stuck at 1310 in Montgomery.

No rain in the forecast for the next 10 days, but back to normal temps. At least you'll be able to wade anywhere you want.

Fingerless gloves at that sunset time stretch have come in hand. I always thought my dad was making it up when he complained about cold air and arthritis. I hate when he's right.