I had a good year so far....
Well i learned to budget my time better in spite of all my necessary non-flyfishing projects that involve traveling between two states. It goes like this: First, go flyfishing, forget the rest. If i have luck and/or if it gets too hot or cold, try to remember what one or maybe even two of the necessary non-flyfishing projects are and drive in that direction...try not to look at the river or the lake on the way by. Secondly, work on the projects (once i get around to them) preferably when it's dark, which wastes no daylight that could otherwise involve flyfishing. Third and lastly, consider my priorities (see 'First, go flyfishing') and remember that i can always work on projects but i can't always flyfish since it does get dark, too hot or too cold. Then go flyfishing.
Ok, all seriousness aside, i caught and released multitudes of smallies this season, quite a few minor steelies, a number of trout, the occasional bluegill, crappie, a very few decent lmb's but a number of juveniles plus the bonus steelie this year that's pictured in the 'Fishing Reports' segment.
Yesterday i fished in 14f weather but in the sun so it wasn't bad. Iced guides, yes and no fish...not even a bump nor a show, but was i bummed? No, no flyfishing friends, not me ! I woke today to see 11f on the outside therm and that pretty much is keeping me in for now...yeah, a project is under consideration....sheetrock. I do notice the sun is out and that at a few mins to 11am it's pushing 22 out there so maybe....
Cheers,
MontanaMoose