It has caused me to explore more local fishing, and I have to admit that as primarily a smallie angler, I never really appreciated how many small trout stream opportunities there actually are in what I thought was my trout-poor county. This corresponds nicely with a new small stream rod that I just finished in June, so I can take better advantage of these opportunities.

Also, I don't get out as often, but I am more likely to go when I can fish longer. The little "quickie" trips are over for now.

Lastly, I am working on rigging up a bicycle with rod and gear holders for the hop to my nearest river.

Overall, no real change in the quality of fishing time.