The river runs about 20 yards from the back door. About two weeks ago there was 4" of ice on the river, and we were playing ice hockey when my son noticed what appeared to be a redd under the ice. I do an inventory of redds in early December just because I love to watch fish, but I did not register this particular one. Today I went fishing behind the house, to no avail, but I noticed some activity by the bank nearest the house. I just went outside to poke around, and on the redd my osn located, there is a big, beautiful brown putting all intruders through the ringer. Seems a little late, but I think it bodes well for the new year.